Katharine Graham

Katharine Graham

Author: The History Chicks | AIRWAVE December 13, 2024 Duration: 2:13:21
Katharine Graham was the head of the Washington Post empire during a turbulent time in American history. After a personal tragedy catapulted her into the public eye (and the eye of the hurricane), she took on the doubters and became the most powerful woman in media history. She was an icon of resilience and determination, as well as embodying the belief that a cantankerous, vibrant, and free press is crucial to the very principles of democracy. Field Trip with us! We would love for you to join us in Philadelphia, PA June, 18-22, 2025! For information and to register, head on over to Like Minds Travel. We hope to see you there! This episode is brought to you, in part, by: Lume Deodorant: Use code CHICKS for 15% off Factor Meals: Use this link and code hc50 for 50% off your first box plus free shipping Quince: Give the gift of luxury without a luxury price at Quince.com/chicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour. Join us on an award-winning journey through herstory! The History Chicks celebrates the lives of remarkable women from ancient times to the modern day, exploring women’s history in engaging episodes full of deep research, pop culture references, and the occasional tumble down a rabbit hole.
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Duration: 1:25:13
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Alice Paul, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00:08
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Duration: 1:33:30
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Duration: 2:22:30
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Duration: 2:03:45
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Miep Gies Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:15
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Duration: 1:07:00
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