The Conversation Episodes Episode guide
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Women making art from clay
Ceramicists Hitomi Hosono and Zemer Peled on the therapeutic quality of working with clay
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Women digging for answers from the ancient past
How gender biases have warped our understanding of history
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The women who protect nature
Kris Tompkins and Dolors Armenteras on their fight to preserve South America’s ecosystems.
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Women writing true crime
Why are we so interested in women as victims and killers?
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Intimacy on screen
Two women challenging the way actors and directors approach intimate scenes on camera
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Selling Sunset: How I find homes for the rich and famous
Infinity pools and marble bathrooms – what does it take to sell homes to the super-rich?
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Choosing to be childfree
Two women discuss why opting not to have children is still seen as a radical decision.
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Record-breaking runners
Allyson Felix and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on gold medals, pregnancy and discrimination
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The secrets of sewers
Two women passionate about wastewater management on how sewers can save our lives
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How to be happy
Tips from Denmark and South Korea on how to improve our feelings of happiness
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Cheerleading: So much more than shaking pompoms
Two women discuss the physical prowess and dedication needed in the world of cheerleading
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The joy of reindeer
Anne Louise Gaup and Dr. Jackie Hrabok-Leppäjärvi on why they follow reindeer for a living
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Love at first knit
Two knitting enthusiasts unravel the social and cultural history of the craft.
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The Conversation: ´óÏó´«Ã½ 100 Women
Has the Covid-19 pandemic triggered change that could be seen as positive in the future?
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Young and widowed
What happens when your spouse dies unexpectedly young?
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Why are you calling me ‘inspirational’?
Journalist Amy Zayed and climber Lea Volpe discuss the language around disability.
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Women laughing at life
Two comedians using the highs and lows of their personal lives as material for stand-up
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Planet friendly fashion founders
What’s important when we buy clothes? We talk to two women who want to change attitudes
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Redesigning the world with Covid-19
What’s the best way to design ‘pandemic-resilient’ cities?
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#MeToo: The lawyers
How has the #MeToo movement impacted women representing alleged victims?
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Singing my way to stardom
How appearing on televised singing competitions was a path to success.
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Speaking up about racial injustice
Women in Lebanon and the Netherlands talk about their anti-racism campaigns
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Feminism, sex and relationships
How does feminism influence women’s love lives?
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Women fighting abuse under lockdown
Why Covid-19 led to increased domestic violence and how support services are adapting
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Writing a feminist anthem
How do you write a song that becomes a rallying cry for women around the world?
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Albinism: Dispelling the myths
Women with albinism talk about discrimination and advocating for those with the condition
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Nurses on the frontline
What's it like to care for the sickest Covid19 patients?
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The vagina myths
Why is the vagina so often misunderstood and mistreated?
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Endurance cyclists
Two women using reserves of physical and mental strength riding ultra-distance bike races
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How to be a good man
What is toxic masculinity and how can it be challenged?