Episode Appearances
Boring History for Sleep · Apr 13, 2026
The ENTIRE History of the United States of America — From Colonies to Global Power 🇺🇸 | Boring History for Sleep
“Wrote The Feminine Mystique and founded National Organization for Women”
Pre-Columbian Indigenous Civilizations and GovernanceEuropean Colonization and Disease Impact on Native PopulationsAmerican Revolution and Constitutional Design
View AnalysisCautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Mar 20, 2026
Presenting: Drug Story - On Xanax and Anxiety
“Wrote 'The Feminine Mystique' (1963), documenting rising anxiety and depression among American women post-WWII, contributing to anxiety disorder recognition”
Benzodiazepine Dependency and Withdrawal SyndromeXanax (Alprazolam) Abuse and CounterfeitingAnxiety Disorder Diagnosis and Classification
View AnalysisArticles of Interest · Feb 27, 2026
The Great American Designer
“Young journalist who wrote about McArdle defying Dior; later authored The Feminine Mystique”
Claire McArdle's design innovations and legacyAmerican fashion design history and ready-to-wear developmentWomen's autonomy and freedom in mid-20th century fashion
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