EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 15 MIN
Women Who Kick Glass - S1 E6 Matilda Jocelyn Gage
from Women Who Kick Glass · host Ann Potenza
Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today.Did you know that the woman who inspired The Wizard of Oz was also a fearless feminist? Matilda Joslyn Gage, whose son-in-law wrote the book, was a radical voice for women’s rights and an outspoken critic of the church’s control over women’s lives.Today, as debates over bodily autonomy and religious influence on politics rage on, Gage’s legacy couldn’t be more timely. What would she say about the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the fight to keep religion out of the law?Tune into the story of Matilda Jocelyn Gage on this week's episode of "Women Who Kick Glass" and get inspired!Host/Writer: Ann Potenza.Writer: Lu Valentino.Announcer: Josh Smith.2025 Women Who Kick Glass - All Rights Reserved.
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Welcome to "Women Who Kick Glass" with Ann Potenza, a weekly podcast that brings to life the powerful stories of the fearless women who shaped the world and continue to inspire today. Did you know that the woman who inspired The Wizard of Oz was also a fearless feminist? Matilda Joslyn Gage, whose son-in-law wrote the book, was a radical voice for women’s rights and an outspoken critic of the church’s control over women’s lives. Today, as debates over bodily autonomy and religious influ...
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Women Who Kick Glass - S1 E6 Matilda Jocelyn Gage
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