

Victoria Woodhull Part One
Oct 7, 2020
Discover the groundbreaking journey of Victoria Woodhull, a trailblazer in women's rights and the first woman to run for president. Explore her transformation from a struggling mother to a pioneering stockbroker who challenged societal norms in the Victorian era. Delve into her intriguing connection with spiritualism and insider trading alongside her sister, as they launched the first female-owned brokerage firm. Uncover the duo’s lavish gatherings that merged elite social circles with revolutionary ideas, including the first American translation of the Communist Manifesto.
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Complex Politics of Sex Work
- The podcast hosts connect historical and current struggles around reproductive justice and sex worker rights.
- They highlight the power of narrative simplicity versus complexity in politics.
Women Labeled as Prostitutes
- Victoria Woodhull was persecuted not only by men like Anthony Comstock but also by mainstream feminists.
- Public women were historically labeled as prostitutes to deny them public agency.
Child Preacher and Family Con Artist
- Victoria Woodhull grew up in an abusive family led by a con artist father who pimped his daughters.
- Her early life included being used as a child preacher and medium for family income.