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I Don't Know Her

I Don't Know Her

Avery V. Mead and Rita Vigil

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Avery and Rita are on a mission to share the stories your history books left out. Every episode they tackle the brave, complicated, courageous, and important stories of women you've probably never heard of, but you should have. Many of our episodes specifically highlight women of color and LGBTQ+ folks. Join us. Find your new heroes.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best I Don't Know Her episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to I Don't Know Her for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite I Don't Know Her episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

I Don't Know Her - ACTIVIST - Felicitas Méndez
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12/30/22 • 45 min

The hosts talk about their Christmas traditions then Rita tells the story of Felicitas Méndez, a Puerto Rican civil rights activist who scored a major legal victory in California schools, which played a part in ending de jure segregation in the United States.

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I Don't Know Her - INVENTOR & ATHLETE: Caresse Crosby & Wilma Rudolph
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02/01/19 • 76 min

This week features some fun stories about Lizzo, bras, running and more! Rita discusses Caresse Crosby, the bizarre woman who invented the bra. Amanda brings Olympic athlete Wilma Rudolph into the spotlight, the "fastest woman in the world."

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I Don't Know Her - MATHEMATICIAN: Amalie Emmy Noether
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01/15/21 • 55 min

Amanda makes an impassioned speech about why we need to do better at understanding how people become radicalized. Then Rita dives into the story of Amalie Emmy Noether, a German Jewish mathematician who continuously pushed against sexism and anti-Semitism in academia to eventually change the foundations of mathematical physics. Find out more about our show and support our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/idkher_podcast

Listen to the Bundyville podcast by Leah Sottile if you want to know more about white radicalization.

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I Don't Know Her - Anna May Wong & Masako Katsura
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04/02/21 • 81 min

After the killings of 6 women of Asian descent in Georgia, Amanda & Rita decide to revisit the stories of two Asian women you should know, but perhaps have forgotten. Anna May Wong was a brilliant, beautiful actress who was the first Chinese-American Hollywood movie star who became the first Asian American to ever be the lead of a television show. Then, Masako Katsura was a trailblazer in the world of billiards, competing among some of the most talented men in the industry and cementing her title of “The First Lady of Billiards.”

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I Don't Know Her - COMEDIAN - Fanny Brice

COMEDIAN - Fanny Brice

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04/16/21 • 92 min

The hosts talk about inappropriate questions. Then Amanda tells the tumultuous story of Fanny Brice, the original comedienne who paved the way for all female comics who came after, and whose life story was memorialized in one of the most iconic Broadway shows of all time--Funny Girl. Before Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett, there was Fanny Brice.

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I Don't Know Her - STRONGWOMAN - Charmion

STRONGWOMAN - Charmion

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03/25/22 • 73 min

AV & Rita address criticism from a listener at the top of the show. Then AV discusses the complexities of body politics through the story of Charmion, a strongwoman who defied social norms through her body and her art.

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I Don't Know Her - ADVOCATE - Tanya Zolotoroff Nash
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04/29/22 • 74 min

Rita & Avery have a tough conversation about a mistake Rita made that resulted in an accidental outing. Then Avery tells the story of Tanya Zolotoroff Nash, a Ukrainian immigrant who became an advocate for Deaf people and worked towards better Deaf accommodations in New York City for 35 years.

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I Don't Know Her - REPOST - Anna May Wong & Dieynaba Sidibe
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10/25/22 • 87 min

In honor of Anna May Wong being featured on the US quarter we are sharing her story again.

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I Don't Know Her - DOCTOR - Magnus Hirshfeld pt. 2
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03/31/23 • 54 min

At the top, the hosts talk about all of the big changes they experienced in 2022 and what they hope to accomplish in 2023. Then Avery tells part two of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld’s tale. Hirschfeld was the founder of the first gay rights organization as well as the world’s first sex institute. In part two, learn about what happened when the Nazis rose to power & about Hirschfeld’s partner Li Shui Tong.

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IDK Her is going international this episode! Hailing from Mexico, daredevil Berta Zerón de García is Rita's pick of the day. She was the first woman to pilot a jet airplane, compete in air races, and skydive! Amanda introduces us to Naziq al-Abid, a revolutionary nicknamed "the Joan of Arc of Syria," who fought for women's rights and for the independence of her people.

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FAQ

How many episodes does I Don't Know Her have?

I Don't Know Her currently has 136 episodes available.

What topics does I Don't Know Her cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Lgbtq, Feminism, Feminist, Comedy, Podcasts and Queer.

What is the most popular episode on I Don't Know Her?

The episode title 'SCULPTOR & AIDS RESEARCHER: Edmonia Lewis & Mathilde Krim' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on I Don't Know Her?

The average episode length on I Don't Know Her is 66 minutes.

How often are episodes of I Don't Know Her released?

Episodes of I Don't Know Her are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of I Don't Know Her?

The first episode of I Don't Know Her was released on Jan 2, 2019.

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