The Past is Prologue: A Conversation with Clara Bingham

In this powerful episode of The Untrained Podcast, we're joined by Clara Bingham, award-winning journalist and author of The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America. Together, we delve into one of the most transformative decades in history—1963 to 1973—a period that reshaped women's possibilities in education, sports, and the workplace.Clara shares compelling stories from her interviews with over 120 women, giving voice to the pioneers who fought for gender equality. From Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, to Billie Jean King’s iconic "Battle of the Sexes," and the legislative efforts of leaders like Bella Abzug and Shirley Chisholm, this episode honors the trailblazers who paved the way for generations to come.What You’ll Learn:The major milestones in the women’s liberation movement between 1963–1973.Personal stories of courage and activism that led to historic changes.The ongoing relevance of these battles in today's fight for equality.