Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem
Summary
This Fresh Air episode honors the late Gloria Steinem, featuring archival interviews with Terry Gross from 1987, 1992, and 2015. Steinem discusses founding Ms. magazine, her childhood on the road, and her views on feminism, aging, and personal freedom. The broadcast also includes critic John Powers’ review of the film *Coyote vs. Acme* and a preview of an upcoming interview with Roseanne Cash.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Gloria Steinem's death and legacy
Founding Ms. Magazine and early feminist challenges
Ms. Magazine's utopian ideals and generational lessons
Steinem's illegal abortion and her mother's struggles
Childhood on the road and family dynamics
Realizing women's rights and navigating aging
Review of the film Coyote vs. Acme
Upcoming segments and show credits
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