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It's the "f" word you don't hear as much anymore -- feminism. But issues that confronted women thirty years ago remain as pressing as ever, whether it's reproductive rights, equal pay or the challenges of balancing childcare and work. We assess how feminism is responding to those challenges, and how attitudes differ among generations of women.
Latifa Lyles, Vice President for Membership, National Organization for Women
Jessica Valenti, Executive Editor, Feministing.com; Author, "Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters"
Janet Halley, Royall Professor of Law, Harvard Law School; Author, "Split Decisions: How and Why to Take a Break from Feminism" (Princeton University Press)
Most organizations in government and business recognize the value of diversity in today's workforce, whether in terms of race, culture, language or life experience. And in an era of shifting demographics and non-state threats, America's intelligence community is seeking to expand outreach to underrepresented groups. Kojo speaks with the director of diversity programs at the Central Intelligence Agency.
Rickey L. Jasper, Special Assistant for Diversity Plans and Programs, Office of the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
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The Washington area offers remarkable hiking trails for the novice or ardent hiker. And you don't have to drive sixty miles to find them -- although hiking guru Paul Elliott did. Join Kojo as we explore the advantages of hiking in this region.
Paul Elliott, Author, "60 Hikes Within Sixty Miles: Washington D.C."; Hike Leader, Appalachian Mountain Club, Sierra Club
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