161 - A.K. 47 - Bonus Episode - 2026 International Women’s Day from the streets of Berlin

Kristen Ghodsee reports from the streets of Berlin during the 2026 official 8 March demonstration and the march from Oranienplatz to the Rotes Rathaus. Some links to articles about the history of International Women’s Day:NPR Morning Edition: “Women in some countries will mark International Women’s Day with protests”New York Times, “Have you wished your mother a Happy International Women’s Day yet?”New York Times, “Women’s Unpaid Labor is worth $10,900,000,000,000”The Socialist History of International Women’s Day on YouTube.Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening. This podcast has no Patreon-type account and receives no funding. There are no ads and there is no monetization. If you'd like to support the work being done here, please spread the word with your networks.Kristen R. Ghodsee is the award-winning author of twelve critically acclaimed books published in over 20 languages, and a University of Pennsylvania Professor of Russian and East European Studies. Check out Kristen Ghodsee's recent books: Everyday UtopiaRed ValkyriesWhy Women Have Better Sex Under SocialismSecond World, Second SexSubscribe to Kristen Ghodsee’s free, episodic newsletter at: https://kristenghodsee.substack.comLearn more about Kristen Ghodsee's work: www.kristenghodsee.com or request to follow her on Instagram @prof_kristen