Feminism & Politics

Feminism & Politics

Cynthia’s eye on headlines often results in an episode or interview that builds on our understanding of television’s power. From the Watergate scandal and reproductive rights to sexual harassment, Cynthia layers TV and feminism onto topics rooted in American history and culture.

Epstein Vibes: Unpacking 90s Sitcoms and Cultural Shifts

Minnesota's TV Legacy: Women, News & Cultural Power

How TV Taught Us About Sexual Harassment

June and Pepper: Early 70s LGBTQ+ Allyship

Annie Potts on Heart Channels And Helping Others

Women Leaders of WGA and SAG-AFTRA

1982 Barmaids, Carla and Diane

Jackie O, Michelle O, and a Backstairs Diary

Margaret Cho: All-American Girl’s Lasting Impact

Mrs. America & 3-Dimensional Storytelling

L.A. Law's Pilot and 80s Feminism

I Still Believe Anita Hill: The Impact of 1991 Senate Hearings

Witches are Back! Classic Charmed and 2018 Feminism

Sports Night: More Relevant than Ever

How "That Girl" Tackled Sexual Harassment in the 1960s

Daria's Impact on Feminism

Women Who Reported Watergate and Broke Barriers

Miss Sherri, Thalidomide & a Healthcare Tragedy

Ann Curry, Jane Pauley & the Politics of Morning TV

China Beach Tackles the Topic

TV, Women & Politics with Susan Silver

Murphy Brown Gives Birth (May 1992)

Women Who Influenced Early MTV

FLOTUS on TV: Roosevelt & Ford