Caitlin and Caz Moran; Kim Gordon; Feminism and Economics
Caitlin and Caz Moran discuss the new TV sitcom they have written together, and Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon on her memories of music and life with the band. Presented by Jane Garvey.
Caitlin and Caz Moran on Raised by Wolves, the new TV sitcom they've written together and the real-life stories behind their fictionalised account of growing up on a Wolverhampton council estate. Sonic Youth singer Kim Gordon looks back at her years with the band in a personal memoir about her life, taking her from suburban California to cultural icon. Why it's time to take a look at economics from a feminist perspective with Swedish writer Katrine Marcal. As the General Election nears, we hear from Scotland on how the parties are addressing issues that concern voters.
Presenter: Jane Garvey
Producer: Anne Peacoc.
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Caitlin and Caz Moran
Duration: 11:35
Kim Gordon
Duration: 16:48
Feminism and Economics
Duration: 07:57
Scotland and the General Election
Duration: 05:49
Caitlin & Caroline Moran
Caitlin and Caroline Moran tell Jane about Raised by Wolves - the new sitcom they’ve written together. It’s a fictionalised modern-day version of their own teenage years growing up on a Wolverhampton council estate; one sister a gobby extrovert, the other a bookish introvert. Back then they were home-schooled, so rarely left the house, and drove each other bonkers. Has anything changed?Kim Gordon
Kim Gordon is best known for being in the American alternative rock band . Formed in 1981 with Thurston Moore, after 30 years the band played their final concert in 2011. The split signalled a personal and professional separation which Kim explores in her memoir ‘Girl in a Band’ - a deeply personal exploration of her life, which took her from suburban California to cultural icon.
Who Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner?
Adam Smith is considered to be the father of modern economics, with his theory based on self-interest and ‘economic man’, shaping our lives. Everything, including our own bodies, has a value and it comes down to supply and demand. Who Cooked Adam Smith’s Dinner? is the provocative title of a new book by Swedish writer Katrine Marcal in which she argues that what’s needed is a feminist economic overhaul. The answer to the title question, of course, is his mum.
Scotland and the General Election
With the General Election just weeks away we continue to look at how women around the UK feel about how parties are addressing their main concerns. And with only 28% of candidates being female, women are heavily under-represented among the UK general election candidates selected in Scotland. What difference does that make in engaging Scottish women with Westminster? Jane Garvey talks to Sarah Smith, news reporter for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Scotland.
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Role Contributor Presenter Jane Garvey Interviewed Guest Caitlin Moran Interviewed Guest Caz Moran Interviewed Guest Kim Gordon Interviewed Guest Katrine Marcal Producer Anne Peacock Broadcast
- Mon 16 Mar 2015 10:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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