The Great Resignation: Why Are Women Not Going Back to Work Post-Pandemic?

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Last Call for The Femsplainers: It's Our Final Episode!

After nearly four years and more than 150 podcasts, we've decided to shut down the bar. Original c-splainer Christina Hoff Sommers joins Danielle for reminiscences of favorite episodes and guests, how their views and politics have evolved, and what they'll do next. Cheers, everyo ...  Show more

The Mistakes We Make Ruling on Human Nature: A Judge Speaks Out

From bitter custody battles to killer teens to the psychotic homeless, retired California Supreme Court Judge LaDoris Cordell has seen it all. She shares many of her more alarming stories and tells Danielle how our justice system can do better. 

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