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Donna Halper
Former radio DJ and professor of media studies at Emerson College; music lover credited with helping launch the band Rush and discusses her experience becoming an early female credit-card holder.
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Apr 22, 2025
• 31min
The House Always Wins (Part One)
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Donna Halper, a former radio DJ and media studies professor at Emerson College, shares her journey of becoming an early female credit-card holder. She discusses the historical barriers women faced regarding credit until the 1974 Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The conversation explores the rise of consumer debt, particularly after the 1980s, and why credit cards symbolize adulthood for many young people. Halper also recounts her bold move to obtain an Amex Gold Card, asserting her identity in a male-dominated field.
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