Women Making History

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The Quarter Queen: A Mother-Daughter Voodoo Story

Southeast USA

Oct 14, 2026

The Quarter Queen: A Mother-Daughter Voodoo Story

Author Kayla Hardy on Marie Laveau, Ree, and Power in 1840s New Orleans

100 Men Hall: Music, History & Community in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Southeast USA

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Oct 6, 2026

100 Men Hall: Music, History & Community in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Rachel Dangermond on Preserving a Chitlin' Circuit Landmark Along Amtrak's Mardi Gras Train Route

Cassatt Reconsidered: Mary G. Morton on the Artist Behind the Label

Women Making History

Sep 19, 2026

Cassatt Reconsidered: Mary G. Morton on the Artist Behind the Label

A conversation with Mary G. Morton, curator and head of French paintings at the National Gallery of Art, in the centennial year of Mary Cassatt's death

Sasha Waters on Mary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World

Nature & Environment

Aug 24, 2026

Sasha Waters on Mary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World

A conversation with director and producer Sasha Waters on the life, poetry, and legacy of Mary Oliver

Reclaiming History: The Epic Saga of Enheduanna, the World’s First Named Author with Ellen Rachlin

Women Making History

Aug 12, 2026

Reclaiming History: The Epic Saga of Enheduanna, the World’s First Named Author with Ellen Rachlin

Behind the historical fantasy that unearths a powerful ancient high priestess from the sands of Mesopotamia.

Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel with Author Laurel Corona

Women Making History

Jul 30, 2026

Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel with Author Laurel Corona

An epic journey following the first woman to drive around the world—blending historical fiction, adventure, and forgotten women’s history.

Getting to Know Author Dr. BJ Magnani: Toxicology, Thrillers & Poison Gardens

Women Making History

Jul 16, 2026

Getting to Know Author Dr. BJ Magnani: Toxicology, Thrillers & Poison Gardens

From real-life forensic science to crafting deadly suspense—plus a sneak peek at her new podcast with Matt Cost!

Channeling Marilyn: A Conversation on Grief, High School Angst, and the Ghost of Marilyn Monroe

Women Making History

Jul 8, 2026

Channeling Marilyn: A Conversation on Grief, High School Angst, and the Ghost of Marilyn Monroe

Author Mima Tipper joins Big Blend Radio to discuss the inspiration behind her new paranormal YA novel, body positivity, and the real-life grief that shaped the story.

Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

Women Making History

Jun 23, 2026

Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love

Like Snow Before Sun — Author Marianne Rabalais Sulser on Cajun & Acadian Heritage

Southeast USA

Jun 10, 2026

Like Snow Before Sun — Author Marianne Rabalais Sulser on Cajun & Acadian Heritage

A debut historical novel rooted in family history, indigenous connections, and a chapter of North American history most people have never heard.

Elaine Masters: Travel Writer Success Insider

Nature & Environment

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May 30, 2026

Elaine Masters: Travel Writer Success Insider

Following Wonder Through Travel, Nature & Life

Southwest USA

Mar 21, 2026

Spotlight on Artist Lois Duffy

How She Helped Shape the Creative Identity of Silver City, New Mexico

Women Making History

The Quarter Queen: A Mother-Daughter Voodoo Story

100 Men Hall: Music, History & Community in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cassatt Reconsidered: Mary G. Morton on the Artist Behind the Label

Sasha Waters on Mary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World

Reclaiming History: The Epic Saga of Enheduanna, the World’s First Named Author with Ellen Rachlin

Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel with Author Laurel Corona

Getting to Know Author Dr. BJ Magnani: Toxicology, Thrillers & Poison Gardens

Channeling Marilyn: A Conversation on Grief, High School Angst, and the Ghost of Marilyn Monroe

Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

Like Snow Before Sun — Author Marianne Rabalais Sulser on Cajun & Acadian Heritage

Elaine Masters: Travel Writer Success Insider

Spotlight on Artist Lois Duffy

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