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51 Percent In America, women make up more than half the population. Worldwide, women are expected to outnumber men within the next fifty years - and every issue we face is one that affects us all. Whether it's the environment, health, our children, politics or the arts, there's a women's perspective, and 51% is a show dedicated to that viewpoint.
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51 Percent

51 Percent

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In America, women make up more than half the population. Worldwide, women are expected to outnumber men within the next fifty years - and every issue we face is one that affects us all. Whether it's the environment, health, our children, politics or the arts, there's a women's perspective, and 51% is a show dedicated to that viewpoint.

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#1784: Art and Infertility| 51%

The World Health Organization says roughly 1 in 6 people grapples with infertility. On this week's 51%, we speak with the editors of Infertilities: A Curation, to broaden our perception and understanding of what is commonly called a "women's issue." With a collection of personal stories, poetry, and visual art, editors Elizabeth Horn, Maria Novotny, and Robin Silbergleid shed light on how the issue impacts people of all backgrounds as they try to create families of all kinds. Horn also discusses how she uses art to process her own grief stemming from infertility. Guests: Elizabeth Horn, Maria Novotny, Robin Silbergleid; co-founders of The ART of Infertility and editors of Infertilities: A Curation 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Our producer and host is Jesse King. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

#1784: Art and Infertility| 51%

#1783: Woman vs. Wild | 51%

On this week's 51%, we speak with science journalist and Brave the Wild River author Melissa Sevigny about the two women who risked their lives to botanize the Grand Canyon in the 1930s. Our associate producer, Jody Cowan, also reports back on an interesting art project showcased at the 2nd annual Soil Fest in New York, and we hear from mountaineer Jenn Drummond, who recently became the first woman to scale all seven second summits. Guests: Melissa Sevigny, science journalist with KNAU Arizona Public Radio, and author of Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon; Jenn Drummond, mountaineer 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Our producer and host is Jesse King. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

#1783: Woman vs. Wild | 51%

#1782: Jane Spinak on "The End of Family Court" | 51%

On this week's 51%, we bring you an interview with lawyer Jane Spinak on her book The End of Family Court. A professor emerita of Columbia Law School who most recently directed the Adolescent Representation Clinic, helping young adults aging out of foster care, Spinak makes the radical case that the U.S. family court system is too broken to fix, and that abolishing it might bring better justice to families and children. Guests: Jane Spinak, author of The End of Family Court 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is our producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

#1782: Jane Spinak on "The End of Family Court" | 51%

#1781: The Road to Recovery | 51%

On this week's 51%, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, and hear from women who have battled drug addiction and walked the complicated road to recovery. We also learn about some of the resources available to those suffering from substance abuse, and attend a support group session for formerly incarcerated women in western Massachusetts. Guests: Laura Combs, executive director of New Choices Recovery Center; Amethyst You can learn more about the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region and its programs here. You can learn more about 2nd Street 2nd Chances here. 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is our producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

#1781: The Road to Recovery | 51%

#1780: Dr. Gail Gazelle on How to Be a "Mindful MD" | 51%

On this week's 51%, our Associate Producer, Jody Cowan, speaks with physician and author Dr. Gail Gazelle about how healthcare workers can use mindfulness to combat burnout – and steady their own life in the wake of a stressed healthcare system. Dr. Gazelle's new book is Mindful MD: 6 Ways Mindfulness Restores Your Autonomy and Cures Healthcare Burnout. We also hear from researchers at the University at Albany's Center for Health Workforce Studies about how service-obligated programs can help providers bridge the healthcare worker shortage across New York state. Guests: Jean Moore, director of the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany; Robert Martiniano, senior program manager at CHWS; Dr. Gail Gazelle, physician coach and author of Mindful MD: 6 Ways Mindfulness Restores Your Autonomy and Cures Healthcare Burnout 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is the show's producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" from the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

#1780: Dr. Gail Gazelle on How to Be a "Mindful MD" | 51%

#1779: Leslie Lehr on "A Boob's Life" | 51%

On this week's 51%, we recognize National Breastfeeding Month, and stop by a webinar discussing the different types of genetic testing used to evaluate breast cancer risk and treatment options. We also speak with Leslie Lehr, author of A Boob's Life, about America's obsession with breasts — and what that often means for women and girls. Guest: Leslie Lehr, author of A Boob's Life: How America's Obsession Shaped Me...and You You can find a full list of Connecticut's WIC programs and locations here. You can learn more about To Life! and its programs here. 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Our producer and host is Jesse King, our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

#1779: Leslie Lehr on "A Boob's Life" | 51%

#1778: Ange Matthews on Happy Investing | 51%

On this week's 51%, we speak with investment strategist and coach Ange Matthews, founder of the crash-course "Happy Investor Method," to learn how women can work toward financial independence while supporting the causes and companies they're passionate about. A self-taught, first-generation investor who started when she was making just $40,000 a year, Matthews says she's now a seven-figure investor – and she's dead-set on helping other women explore Wall Street as well. We also learn about the life and legacy of the late philanthropist Joan K. Davidson, and how her work helped shape both New York City and New York's Hudson Valley. Guest: Ange Matthews, investor and founder of the Happy Investor Method 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is the show's producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" from the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

#1778: Ange Matthews on Happy Investing | 51%

#1777: Artists and Activism | 51%

On this week's 51%, we hear from actress Terrease Aiken about how Hollywood's stalled SAG-AFTRA strike is impacting journeyman actors, and we learn about a new independent short film starring ballerina Misty Copeland. We also speak with University at Albany professor Janell Hobson about her new "hip-hop syllabus" for Ms. magazine, highlighting how women have shaped the culture in light of its 50th anniversary. Our Dr. Sharon Ufberg also speaks with Kaitlin McGaw, co-founder of the Grammy-winning children's hip-hop group, Alphabet Rockers, about how music can help create a sense of belonging. Guests: Terrease Aiken, actress and harpist; Leyla Fayyaz, co-founder of Life in Motion Productions and producer of Flower; Janell Hobson, professor of women's, gender, and sexuality studies at the University at Albany; Kaitlin McGaw, co-founder of Alphabet Rockers You can find Janell Hobson's series, "Turning 50: Looking Back at the Women in Hip Hop" for Ms. Magazine here. 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is the show's producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" from the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

#1777: Artists and Activism | 51%

#1776: Divorce Attorney Renee Bauer on Keeping Love Alive | 51%

On this week's 51%, we speak with attorney Renee Bauer about why she wants to change the narrative around rejection and divorce – and how preparing for the worst can actually contribute to a long-lasting marriage. We also hear from relationship expert Beth Darling about her guide to The Five Kinds of Intimacy, and how couples can better connect on every level. Guests: Renee Bauer, divorce attorney and author of She Who Wins; Beth Darling, intimacy coach and author of The Five Kinds of Intimacy 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is the show's producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" from the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

#1776: Divorce Attorney Renee Bauer on Keeping Love Alive | 51%

#1775: Dr. Rosanne Leipzig on "Honest Aging" | 51%

As the overall U.S. population increases in age, understanding aging is more important than ever. On this week's 51%, we speak with Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, a distinguished geriatrics specialist and author of Honest Aging: An Insider's Guide to the Second Half of Life. We also sit down with Dr. Emily Clionsky, internist and author behind Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain, to explore the cutting-edge science on dementia prevention and learn how to apply it in your own life. Guests: Dr. Rosanne M. Leipzig, professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and author of Honest Aging: An Insider's Guide to the Second Half of Life; Dr. Emily Clionsky, internist with Clionsky Neuro Systems and co-author of Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is the show's producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" from the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

#1775: Dr. Rosanne Leipzig on "Honest Aging" | 51%

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