Forgotten Women in Science - Dorothy Horstmann and the Polio Epidemic + Arts and Advocacy for Global Change with Anika Somaia

In this double header episode, we get to hear about two changemakers!. 

First, Mariquita talks with author Lynn Cullen about her new book, The Woman with the Cure. The Woman with the Cure is a historical fiction novel that examines the life and contributions of Dr. Dorothy Horstmann whose work directly led to the end of the polio epidemic and whose contributions are still felt today.

Then stick around for the second part of the episode as Ashley interviews Anika Somaia, Co-Director at Empower Her* Voice. Listen in as Anika speaks on how she would like to see men in feminist movements and female voices in literature. During the segment they also discuss the contested relationship between feminism and femininity.

More books by Lynn Cullen:

The Woman with the Cure 

The Sisters of Summit Avenue

Twain’s End

Mrs. Poe

Support our hosts & guests:

Lynn Cullen:  Instagram  // Website

Mariquita: Instagram 

Empower Her* Voice: Twitter //  Instagram // Website

Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website

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This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.

Original music by @iam.onyxrose

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