HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - The Mountains My Mother Had To Climb With Guest Pulitzer Prize Winning New York Times Journalist And Author Kate Zernike

My guest has a story to share that has many parallels between her mother, her career as a journalist, scientists and working women world wide.

People say, "time change," but in this particular conversation, it's hard to believe that after decades of women making major strides in the work force, suddenly you take a look and realize, maybe we're not as progressive as on would have hoped.

My guest, Kate Zernike, is a 2002 Pulitzer Prize winning National Correspondent for the New York Times. She is the author of "Boiling Mad: Inside Tea Party America" from 2010. Her most recent book, "The Exceptions-Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science."  My guest originally broke this story in 1999 as a reporter for The Boston Globe.

Science is not new to Kate. Her father and grandfather were Physicists and her grandfather won the Nobel Prize in Physics for the invention of the 'Phase Contrast Microscope."

At a young age, Kate recalls her mother's interest in applying to law school. Advice her mom received was less than encouraging, and yet today, it's been suggested that perhaps kate is 'finishing up what her mother started.' 

Advice that was bestowed upon Kate while walking with her father on the beach one day reinforced how much her dad supported everything that Kate's mom was trying to accomplish in breaking down barriers for women.  It was a significant conversation that Kate still holds close to her heart.

"We're still not taking women seriously...... so that's what brought me back to this story," says Kate confidently.

It's so wonderful to have Kate with us to fill in all rest of the details.

NY TIMES LINK: Review by Bonnie Garmus

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/books/review/the-exceptions-kate-zernike.html

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"Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers and the roles they play in our lives. And my guests answer the question, 'are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother'? You'll be amazed at what the responses are.

"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal relationships with their mother.

Some of my guests include Baritone Singer Christopheren Nomura, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Tim Wacker, Activist Kim Miller, Freighter Sea Captain Terry Viscount, Film Production Manager Peg Robinson, Professor of Writing Montclair State University Dr. Bridget Brown, Tammy Steckler, attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter Mark Heingartner, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Maryellen Valyo Cole and Roger Evens, Property Manager in New Jersey and so many more talented and insightful women and men.

I've worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. I've interviewed so many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.

A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created my logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".

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