Journalist and author Katherine Zoepf joins the podcast to discuss social change in Saudi Arabia, and the country's lifting of a ban that prevented women from getting behind the wheel. Zoepf has done in-depth reporting throughout the Middle East for the New Yorker and other publications, specifically focusing on the experiences of women.

We welcome Briana Mawby to Listen, Ladies. She is the 2017 Hillary Rodham Clinton Research Fellow at the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security. Briana's research focuses on Nepal in the aftermath of the 2015 earthquake, particularly the incredible contributions made by Nepali women as the country recovers, even while they face significant challenges. Plus, a callout for book club recommendations!

Hands Up Foundation Managing Director, Rose Lukas joins the podcast to talk about her organization's innovative approach to raising funds for victims of the crisis in Syria. Hint: you'll need a group of friends and some culinary inspiration! Plus, a call for ideas for another Listen, Ladies book club.

Mariam Jalabi is Director of the Syrian National Coalition's office at the United Nations. Jalabi joins the podcast to discuss the current landscape of the crisis in Syria, and the advocacy movement working to ensure that women play a crucial role in a peace process and transition. Prior to her role in civil society, Jalabi ran a fashion company with a mission to advance women's freedom of movement through clothing, particularly in the context of Middle Eastern culture. 

The new documentary, Served Like A Girl, is an eye-opening look at the incredible contributions and challenges experienced by female members of the military, including homelessness and inadequate family support services. Maryalice spoke with Major Jaspen Boothe who confronted these obstacles firsthand and took action to support others in her situation, and the film's director, Lysa Heslov. The documentary chronicles one component of Major Boothe's mission, the Ms Veteran America competition.

Maryalice and Julia spoke with Sarah Lane, a Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theater, about her accomplishments as a dancer, her struggles with confidence and self-esteem, and her fondness for ice cream. And, instead of the usual chatter, the ladies sat down with Kaitlyn Tiffany, Culture Reporter at the The Verge for a summer pop culture roundup of everything you should be listening to and watching this summer by ladies.

Julia & Maryalice talk to a top notch science journalist about the real-life pioneer that was the inspiration for Jodie Foster's character in the 1997 film, Contact. Sarah Scoles' biography of Jill Tarter covers the challenges she faced as she broke new ground in her field, much of which is still relevant today. Plus, Sarah tells us what to expect as we get closer to the much-anticipated solar eclipse!

Julia and Maryalice talk to Zoe LePage, the founder of Exhale to Inhale. What started as a college project and a hunch about the profound effects of yoga, has expanded to a growing organization committed to bringing yoga classes to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Also, a discussion about Amelia Earhart standing up to The New York Times, and an interactive chatter involving artwork on demand.

Maryalice and Julia talk to Nicole Dennis-Benn about her debut novel, Here Comes the Sun. The book follows the lives of a mother and her two daughters in Montego Bay, Jamaica and exposes challenges involving race, class, and the tourism industry. Plus some historical chatter featuring an unsung hero of the American Revolution!

Maryalice & Julia get the inside scoop on the new documentary, "Losing Sight of Shore," which follows six ambitious women in their record-setting journey across the Pacific Ocean. They speak to director Sarah Moshman and Natalia Cohen, one of the women who put her life on hold for the more than 8,000 mile test of mental and physical strength. We recommend catching the film on Netflix with the guilty-pleasure takeout of your choice! The ladies also discuss the woes of Uber, parental leave...

Julia and Maryalice chat with Lisa Bonos, editor of the Washington Post's Solo-ish column. There's something for everyone in this one: the politics of dating, when politics overlap with dating, and some genuine evidence for the cultural relevance of The Bachelorette. Plus, the ladies get pumped about summer movie season, which is kicking off with some serious girl power!

Maryalice and Julia get the low down on self defense strategies from Gabrielle Rubin. Rubin is an experienced martial artist with a black belt and tons of tips for how women everywhere can take on the world through mental awareness and physical technique. Plus, a cookie-related heist you won't want to miss!

The ladies have partnered with UN Women for an exciting episode about indigenous women and girls. Maryalice and Julia discussed colonialism, climate change, and women being their own forces for change with Beatrice Duncan and Tarcila Rivera Zea: two women fighting for the rights of indigenous peoples. Plus, the book club decision, why Americans are so smily, a middle-of-the-night produce heist!

Julia and Maryalice talk lady spies, "broom-wielding women", and make a big announcement! And an interview with Joan Wages, President of the National Museum of Women's History. Never been there? Tune in and find out why!

Maryalice and Julia talk to three women in male-dominated fields. Featuring 'The Bye Bye Man' director Stacy Title, founder and president of REAL Women in Trucking Desiree Wood, and mŏkbar chef and owner Esther Choi.

Starting the week of April 3rd, friends and fellow journalists Maryalice Aymong and Julia Moser present Listen, Ladies - a podcast by ladies, for ladies (and gentlemen). Production is in partnership with Women Across Frontiers. Subscribe now!