The Conversation Podcast
Two women from different parts of the world, united by a common passion, experience or expertise, share the stories of their lives.
Episodes to download
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Women laughing at life
Mon 9 Nov 2020
Two comedians using the highs and lows of their personal lives as material for stand-up
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Planet friendly fashion founders
Mon 2 Nov 2020
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
Mon 26 Oct 2020
What’s the best way to design ‘pandemic-resilient’ cities?
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#MeToo: The lawyers
Mon 19 Oct 2020
How has the #MeToo movement impacted women representing alleged victims?
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Bonus podcast: Goodbye To All This
Sat 17 Oct 2020
Kim Chakanetsa introduces a new ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service podcast, Goodbye To All This.
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Singing my way to stardom
Mon 12 Oct 2020
How appearing on televised singing competitions was a path to success.
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Speaking up about racial injustice
Mon 5 Oct 2020
Women in Lebanon and the Netherlands talk about their anti-racism campaigns
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Women fighting abuse under lockdown
Mon 21 Sep 2020
Why Covid-19 led to increased domestic violence and how support services are adapting
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Writing a feminist anthem
Mon 14 Sep 2020
How do you write a song that becomes a rallying cry for women around the world?
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Albinism: Dispelling the myths
Mon 7 Sep 2020
Women with albinism talk about discrimination and advocating for those with the condition
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Endurance cyclists
Mon 6 Apr 2020
Two women using reserves of physical and mental strength riding ultra-distance bike races
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Women changing jazz
Mon 23 Mar 2020
Two jazz musicians on how they're challenging sexism and championing women in jazz
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Young women striking for climate change
Mon 16 Mar 2020
Why is it young women who are leading climate protests globally?
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Women who need to talk about sex
Mon 9 Mar 2020
Two women who want to encourage people to be open about their sex lives.
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Ocean champions
Mon 2 Mar 2020
Our seas generate most of the oxygen we breathe - how can we save them?
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Is bad data killing women?
Mon 24 Feb 2020
We look at the impact of a gender data gap and a ‘one-size-fits-men’ approach to design.
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Women celebrating literature
Mon 23 Dec 2019
The Jaipur and Ake festivals attract thousands of readers, what’s so special about them?
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Women creating computer games
Mon 16 Dec 2019
Rhianna Pratchett and Ieva BeneckÄ— on working in the games industry
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