WMC Live #445: Surprised by Reality. (Original Airdate 6/23/2024)

Robin takes on Trump's neofascism. Guest: Rachel Louise Snyder, author of No Visible Bruises, whose new research into domestic violence is stunning.

Robin on the hurricane crisis in the US, and climate change. Guest: Susan Hawthorne on her new book, Lesbian: Politics, Culture, Existence.

Robin dissects the Veep debate and reveals startling new statistics. Guest: Letty Cottin Pogrebin on her new book Shanda: A Memoir of Shame and Secrecy.

Robin explores the lives of Amber Thurman and Candi Miller, the first to die from Trump's overturned Court ruling on abortion. Guest: Emily Van Duyne, author of Loving Sylvia Plath, which finally tells the truth about Plath's life, work, and death.

Season Premiere! Robin opens the season with an all-to-herself episode that analyzes the past dramatic events of the summer, and then focuses on just who Kamala Devi Harris truly is.

A special commentary from Robin Morgan on Joe Biden’s election decision and Kamala Harris’ history-making emergence.

Season Finale! Robin’s final show until September is an exclusive interview with old friend Gloria Steinem, now age 90. An intimate talk over 50 years in the making—on life, death, fame, aging, family, persuasion, conflict, and much more.

Robin continues the saga of the bird's nest, and delves into Jeff Bezos and The Washington Post. Guest: Katherine Stewart on her book, "The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism."

Robin on Trump's 34 "Guilty" felony verdicts, two female presidents, and the Samuel Alitos (again). Guest: Daisy Khan on her important book 30 Rights of Muslim Women.

Robin takes on Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito in detail—his decisions, corruptions, leaks, and connections. Guest: Egyptian author and activist Mona Eltahawy.