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The Essay Women of Substance Episodes

  1. Mon 13 Oct 2025 21:45
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    Frida Kahlo

    What does the art of Frida Kahlo reveal about her addictions? (R)

  2. Tue 14 Oct 2025 21:45
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    Billie Holiday

    Billie Holiday sang about alcohol and broken hearts and went to prison for drug use. (R)

  3. Wed 15 Oct 2025 21:45
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    Anna Kavan

    Legally prescribed heroin by a psychiatrist, Anna Kavan鈥檚 writing reveals her addiction. (R)

  4. Thu 16 Oct 2025 21:45
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    Andrea Dunbar

    At 18 Andrea Dunbar was the youngest playwright ever at the Royal Court Theatre, London. (R)

  5. Fri 17 Oct 2025 21:45
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    Nan Goldin

    Nan Goldin beat heroin and Oxycontin. Her biggest fight was against the drug manufacturers (R)