To the Point
The Politics of Feminism: It's Not All about Gender
Democrat Hillary Clinton would be the first woman president, but many self-styled "feminists" are not supporting her candidacy. Some advocates of women's rights back Bernie Sanders, while Republican Carly Fiorina insists that she and other conservatives are also "feminists." The idea has evolved from the suffragettes to Roe v.
By Warren Olney • • 34m ListenDemocrat Hillary Clinton would be the first woman president, but many self-styled "feminists" are not supporting her candidacy. Some advocates of women's rights back Bernie Sanders, while Republican Carly Fiorina insists that she and other conservatives are also "feminists." The idea has evolved from the suffragettes to Roe v. Wade to Betty Friedan to Beyoncé. Different opinions between and within generations could make a difference in this year's primary elections.
Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Paul von Zielbauer
Co-founder of Geezer magazine, former producer for To the Point and Which Way LA?; former reporter for the New York Times
Gideon Brower
Independent Producer
Charlotte Alter
national correspondent for TIME
Elizabeth Velez
Georgetown University
Mindy Finn
Empowered Women