Laura Karpman

Emmy-winning American composer whose new opera Balls (about the 1973 Battle of the Sexes) is featured in the episode; speaks about composition, gender parity in music and the opera's themes.

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Nov 17, 2025 • 57min

Bouncing back after getting fired, Brain fog, Sheikh Hasina verdict

Davina Gupta, a seasoned BBC correspondent, dives into the turbulent political landscape surrounding former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her recent court verdict. Laura Brown, a former fashion editor and co-author, shares empowering insights on navigating job loss, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming the narrative around being fired. Emmy-winning composer Laura Karpman introduces her groundbreaking opera 'Balls,' which explores the gender dynamics of the 1973 Battle of the Sexes while advocating for gender parity in music composition.

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