Folk singer Cara Dillon, Diane Abbott and racist abuse, Haiti
Mar 14, 2024
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Topics include underrepresentation of women in politics, racist remarks by a Conservative Party donor, gender-based violence in gang warfare, the importance of mathematics in society, slow math, women's experiences in academia, and Cara Dillon's musical journey.
Exploring women's well-being and best lives globally.
Impact of racist remarks on black women in Britain.
Rising violence against women in Haiti, including sexual violence and abuse.
Deep dives
Importance of Women's Well-being
The podcast highlights the celebration of women's well-being and the quest to find out where women are living their best lives by hearing from women around the world.
Impact of Political Discourse on Black Women
The episode discusses the repercussions of remarks labeled as racist made about MP Diane Abbott and how they have affected black women in Britain.
Violence Against Women in Haiti
The episode sheds light on the surge in violence in Haiti affecting women, with incidents of sexual violence, displacement, and abuse.
Personal Storytelling Through Music
Irish folk singer Cara Dillon shares personal stories through her music, from childhood in County Derry to the premature birth of her twins, infusing emotion and depth into her songs.
Female Representation in Conservative Politics
The discussion delves into female representation in the Conservative Party, examining challenges faced by women candidates, association practices, and financial demands hindering diverse candidate selection.
Folk singer Cara Dillon joins Emma Barnett to discuss her book and a new album – Coming Home – which explores themes of family, identity and home.
Host of the UK’s first ever maths summit, mathmetician Anne-Marie Imafidon talks about hosting the UK's first ever maths summit and the importance of the subject for business.
Seven out of 10 candidates who've been selected to stand for the Conservative Party at the next election are men, according to new data gleaned by the journalist Michael Crick. We speak to him and the Charlotte Carew Pole, the Director of Women2Win, which aims to get more women into politics.
Journalist Monique Clesca on the latest situation in Haiti, where powerful gangs have killed thousands and are using rape to "instil fear"
Presenter: Emma Barnett
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
Studio Engineer: Gayl Gordon
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