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ParaPower Mapping
No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson - An Interview with Gardiner Harris

ParaPower Mapping

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 108:08


An interview with investigative journalist Gardiner Harris regarding his newly released exposé No More Tears that unpacks Johnson & Johnson's white collar criminality, murderous corporate malfeasance, and myriad coverup conspiracies that have left millions dead.Support the show by subscribing to the PPM Patreon and gain access to a bonus, solo ep that explores Gardiner's father's fascinating career as a bureau chief at Time Inc. and protege of spooky, anticommunist publisher Henry Luce (a mini-primer on Luce's myriad ties to intelligence, Cuban paramilitaries, Gladio via his wife Clare Boothe Luce, and the JFK assassination):patreon.com/ParaPowerMapping***One day in 2004, Gardiner Harris, a pharmaceutical reporter for The New York Times, was early for a flight and sat down at an airport bar. He struck up a conversation with the woman on the barstool next to him, who happened to be a drug sales rep for Johnson & Johnson. Her horrific story about unethical sales practices and the devastating impact they'd had on her family fundamentally changed the nature of how Harris would cover the company—and the entire pharmaceutical industry. His subsequent investigations and ongoing research since that very first conversation led to this book—a blistering exposé of a trusted American institution and the largest healthcare conglomerate in the world.Harris takes us light-years away from the company's image as the child-friendly “baby company” as he uncovers reams of evidence showing decades of deceitful and dangerous corporate practices that have threatened the lives of millions. He covers multiple disasters: lies and cover-ups regarding the link of Johnson's Baby Powder to cancer, the surprising dangers of Tylenol, a criminal campaign to sell antipsychotics that have cost countless lives, a popular drug used to support cancer patients that actually increases the risk that cancer tumors will grow, and deceptive marketing that accelerated opioid addictions through their product Duragesic (fentanyl) that rival even those of the Sacklers and Purdue Pharma.Filled with shocking and infuriating but utterly necessary revelations, No More Tears is a landmark work of investigative journalism that lays bare the deeply rooted corruption behind the image of babies bathing with a smile.***Songs:| The Chemical Brothers - "The Pills Won't Help You Now" || Spiritualized - "Medication" |

The Simple Truth
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker (Cheryl C. D. Hughes) - 2/17/25

The Simple Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 47:40


2/17/25 - Cheryl C. D. Hughes holds a Ph.D. in historical theology from Durham University in England. Her books include Katharine Drexel: The Riches-to-Rags Story of an American Catholic Saint (2014) and Crossing Boundaries and Confounding Identity: Chinese Women in Literature, Art, and Film (2023). Venerable Fulton J. Sheen was one of the greatest spiritual leaders and entertainers in America's tumultuous twentieth century. His television shows, for which he eventually won an Emmy Award, reached millions of viewers, and in the 1950s and ‘60s, “Fulton Sheen” was a household name. But his greatest gift was in finding lost sheep. Through his thought, wit, and compassion, many thousands of people likely entered the Church, from all walks of life. Among them were jazz legend Ada “Bricktop” Smith, journalist Heywood Broun, Communist activist Louis Budenz, U.S. Congresswoman Clare Boothe Luce, spy Elizabeth Bentley, composer Fritz Kreisler, Communist Bella Dodd, and Hollywood starlet Virginia Mayo. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker lets readers inhabit the postwar America where Bishop Fulton Sheen thrived in order to reveal what made him such a magnetic figure in his own era. It peers into the complex lives of the celebrities and fallen stars who saw in the warm, brilliant bishop a sign of God's grace, and it offers a study in the inner dynamics of conversion. Get the book at https://ignatius.com/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen-afsp/

Book Vs Movie Podcast
The Opposite Sex (1956) & The Women (1939) June Allyson, Joan Collins, Clare Booth Luce

Book Vs Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 52:49


Book Vs. Movie: The Opposite SexThe 1936 Play V. the 1939 Film Vs. the 1956 Musical"The Opposite Sex" is a musical comedy film released in 1956. It is a remake of the 1939 film "The Women, " directed by David Miller, based on the play of the same name by Clare Boothe Luce. The story revolves around several women's romantic and social lives, with a particular focus on Kay Hilliard (played by June Allyson). Kay discovers her husband's infidelity and must deal with the consequences within her social circle. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of high society. Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations?In this ep, the Margos discuss:The original play and 1939 film The differences between the 1939 film and the musical adaptationThe cast of the 1956 film includes June Allyson (Kay Hilliard,) Joan Collins (Crystal Allen,) Dolores Gray (Sylvia Fowler,) Ann Sheridan (Amanda Penrose,) Ann Miller (Gloria Dell,) Leslie Neilsen (Steven Hilliard,) Jeff Richards (Buck Winston,)  Agnes Moorehead (Countess Lavaliere,) Charlotte Greenwood (Lucy,) Joan Blondell (Edith Potter,) Sam Levene (Mike Pearl,) and Dick Shawn as a singer. Clips used:Kitchen ChaosThe Opposite Sex (1956 trailer)“The Opposite Sex Slap”“A Perfect Love”Title SequenceMusic by Nicholas Brodsky, Sammy Cahn, Ralph Freed, George Stoll, and Robert Van Eps. Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog  https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine 

Book Vs Movie Podcast
The Opposite Sex (1956) & The Women (1939) June Allyson, Joan Collins, Clare Booth Luce

Book Vs Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 52:49


Book Vs. Movie: The Opposite SexThe 1936 Play V. the 1939 Film Vs. the 1956 Musical"The Opposite Sex" is a musical comedy film released in 1956. It is a remake of the 1939 film "The Women, " directed by David Miller, based on the play of the same name by Clare Boothe Luce. The story revolves around several women's romantic and social lives, with a particular focus on Kay Hilliard (played by June Allyson). Kay discovers her husband's infidelity and must deal with the consequences within her social circle. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of high society. Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations?In this ep, the Margos discuss:The original play and 1939 film The differences between the 1939 film and the musical adaptationThe cast of the 1956 film includes June Allyson (Kay Hilliard,) Joan Collins (Crystal Allen,) Dolores Gray (Sylvia Fowler,) Ann Sheridan (Amanda Penrose,) Ann Miller (Gloria Dell,) Leslie Neilsen (Steven Hilliard,) Jeff Richards (Buck Winston,)  Agnes Moorehead (Countess Lavaliere,) Charlotte Greenwood (Lucy,) Joan Blondell (Edith Potter,) Sam Levene (Mike Pearl,) and Dick Shawn as a singer. Clips used:Kitchen ChaosThe Opposite Sex (1956 trailer)“The Opposite Sex Slap”“A Perfect Love”Title SequenceMusic by Nicholas Brodsky, Sammy Cahn, Ralph Freed, George Stoll, and Robert Van Eps. Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog  https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine 

Periodisk
33 Arsen: En giftig sommer i Villa Taverna

Periodisk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 16:58


Tag med til Rom, hvor den nyslåede amerikanske ambassadør Clare Boothe Luce i 1953 prøver at balancere truslen fra kommunisterne - og finde ud af, hvorfor hun får det værre og værre… Mon det har noget med arsen at gøre? Grundstoffet har mange liv på samvittigheden: Små doser i kaffe, te eller mad kunne over tid opbygge en dødelig effekt, der til forveksling lignede kolera. Periodisk – en RAKKERPAK original produceret af Rakkerpak Productions.Historierne du hører bygger på journalistisk research og fakta. De kan indeholde fiktive elementer som for eksempel dialog.Hvis du kan lide min fortælling, så husk at gå ind og abonnér, give en anmeldelse og fortæl dine venner om Periodisk.Podcasten er blevet til med støtte fra Novo Nordisk Fonden. Hvis du vil vide mere kan du besøge vores website periodisk.dkAfsnittet er skrevet og tilrettelagt af Maya ZachariassenTor Arnbjørn og Dorte Palle er producereRene Slott står for lyddesign og mixSimon Bennebjerg er vært

Professor Buzzkill History Podcast
Religious Conversions in Modern America

Professor Buzzkill History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 41:50


In the mid-twentieth century, certain private religious choices became lightning rods for public outrage and debate. In talking about “public confessions,” Dr. Rebecca Davis reveals some of the controversial religious conversions that shaped modern America. She explains why the new faiths of notable figures, including Clare Boothe Luce and Muhammad Ali, riveted American public opinion. Unconventional religious choices charted new ways of declaring an "authentic" identity amid escalating Cold War fears of brainwashing and coercion. Episode 520.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5455565/advertisement

Instant Trivia
Episode 862 - historic historians - who was the prez when... - trail mix - films of the '50s - the desperate housewife who...

Instant Trivia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 7:58


Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 862, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: historic historians 1: 2nd century B.C. historian Ssu-Ma Ch'ien put together the first comprehensive history of this country. China. 2: Christian Lange edited "Diplomatarium Norvegicum", a valuable source on this, his native land. Norway. 3: William Prescott's 2 big tales of the Conquistadors were about "The Conquest of Peru" and "The Conquest of" this country. Mexico. 4: This venerable saint's eccesiastical history of England goes up to 731; he died in 735. the Venerable Bede. 5: 6th century Roman historian Flavius Cassiodorus did a history of this group that split into Visi- and Ostro- halves. the Goths. Round 2. Category: who was the prez when... 1: ...the Berlin airlift resupplied a Soviet-blocked West Berlin. Harry Truman. 2: ...the Beatles appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show". Lyndon Johnson. 3: ...Three Mile Island's nuclear reactor No. 2 went kerflooey. Jimmy Carter. 4: ...Neil and Buzz strolled across the Sea of Tranquility. Richard Nixon. 5: ...the War of 1812 was fought in the U.S.. James Madison. Round 3. Category: trail mix 1: Popular with cyclists, the 18.5-mile Mount Vernon trail follows this river's shoreline. the Potomac. 2: Pompeys Pillar, a famous rock formation in Montana, lies along the trail named for this pair. Lewis and Clark. 3: Popular with backpackers, the Mantario Trail is located mostly in this Canadian province that borders Ontario. Manitoba. 4: You can still see wheel ruts along this 2,000-mile-long route used by pioneers heading west to the Willamette Valley. the Oregon Trail. 5: The complex of roads known as this Communist leader's trail was a major supply route for North Vietnam. the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Round 4. Category: films of the '50s 1: In 1958 he starred as a middle-aged Andy Hardy in "Andy Hardy Comes Home". Mickey Rooney. 2: "Cattle Queen of Montana" in 1954, she went on to run a ranch on "The Big Valley". Barbara Stanwyck. 3: He played Brick to ELizabeth Taylor's Maggie in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof". Paul Newman. 4: Clare Boothe Luce protested the 1955 Venice showing of this Glenn Ford-Sidney Poitier high school film. Blackboard Jungle. 5: In this 1956 sci-fi classic, Leslie Nielsen found himself on Altair-4 with Anne Francis and Robby the Robot. Forbidden Planet. Round 5. Category: the desperate housewife who... 1: ...got an Oscar nomination in 2006. Felicity Huffman. 2: ...showered a little too much affection on Terrell Owens on "Monday Night Football". Nicollette Sheridan. 3: ...appeared on the cover of the April 2006 Vanity Fair. Teri Hatcher. 4: ...literally blew up "Melrose Place" as Dr. Kimberly Shaw. Marcia Cross. 5: ...has a B.S. in kinesiology and was No. 1 on Maxim Magazine's "Hot 100" list. Eva Longoria. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

Instant Trivia
Episode 759 - Fictional Seniors - Female Firsts - Marine Biology - Pennsylvanians - World Holidays And Observances

Instant Trivia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 7:41


Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 759, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Fictional Seniors 1: Bob Cratchit's boss. Ebenezer Scrooge. 2: This "Christmas Carol" curmudgeon is "secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster". (Ebenezer) Scrooge. 3: The devoted housekeeper Nelly Dean narrates much of the story of this Bronte title house. Wuthering Heights. 4: In this novel Hugh Conway finds out that the High Lama is about 250 years old. Lost Horizon. 5: This amateur sleuth who likes to knit lives in the small English village of St. Mary Mead. Miss Jane Marple. Round 2. Category: Female Firsts 1: She founded the Opera Company of Boston in 1957 and in 1976 became the first woman to conduct at the Met. Sarah Caldwell. 2: In 1678, Elena Cornaro, fluent in 7 languages, became the first woman to receive this advanced degree. doctorate (of philosophy). 3: Daisy Gordon, the niece of Juliette Gordon Low, became the first member of this organization when she joined in 1912. the Girl Scouts. 4: This author and wife of Time magazine's founder was the USA's first female ambassador to Italy. Clare Boothe Luce. 5: This UPI correspondent was the first woman to head the White House bureau of a major news service. Helen Thomas. Round 3. Category: Marine Biology 1: Around 1905 it was discovered that the American eel spawns in this "sea" in the north Atlantic. the Sargasso Sea. 2: A species of this 10-armed animal is the largest invertebrate, reaching a length of over 50 feet. squid. 3: The animals that form atolls. coral. 4: When bivalves get scared, they pull these shut until the danger has passed. their shells. 5: You might be "As happy as" this mollusk that has a heart but no brain. a clam. Round 4. Category: Pennsylvanians 1: "Little Women" was based on her own "poor but happy" family of mom, dad, 3 sisters and herself. Louisa May Alcott. 2: In 1869 Philadelphia's John Wanamaker founded one of the 1st of these in the U.S.. the department store. 3: An educator and writer of 19th century "Readers", he began teaching at age 13. (William) McGuffey. 4: His water colors are set almost entirely in the Brandywine Valley and Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. (Andrew) Wyeth. 5: Surnames of the philanthropists who founded 2 Pittsburgh institutes which merged into 1 univ. in 1967. Carnegie (and) Mellon. Round 5. Category: World Holidays And Observances 1: Argentina honors this dance on Dec. 11, the birthday of 2 of its important figures, Carlos Gardel and Julio de Caro. the tango. 2: Tahiti celebrates this on July 14; it's that French connection. Bastille Day. 3: "The Folklore of World Holidays" gives instructions on how to make a turnip lantern for this observance. Halloween. 4: At each of the 12 strokes of midnight starting a new year, a Spaniard will traditionally eat one of these. grape. 5: Monaco's national day is November 19, the date in 1949 of his formal accession to the throne. Prince Rainier. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

Facts about the 2008 remake of the 1939 film, which was in turn based on Clare Boothe Luce's comedy of manners that made it to Broadway.

Dear Reader, A Jane Eyre Podcast
Dear Reader, Season 2 Promo

Dear Reader, A Jane Eyre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 2:16


DEAR READER, SEASON 2! This season I will explore the 1936 play The Women by Clare Boothe Luce and its three cinematic adaptations from 1939, 1956, and 2008. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-reader-a-jane-eyre-podcast/id1585429797 Don't use iTunes? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/dear-reader-podcast Also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts Follow DEAR READER on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batgirltooracle Put down your comics, pick up your first editions, and subscribe to DEAR READER!

The Literary License Podcast
Season 6: Episode 274 - MAKE/REMAKE: The Women (1939)/The Opposite Sex (1956)

The Literary License Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 183:59


The Women (1939) ​ The Women is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor. The film is based on Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 play of the same name, and was adapted for the screen by Anita Loos and Jane Murfin, who had to make the film acceptable for the Production Code for it to be released.  The film stars Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine, Lucile Watson, Mary Boland, Florence Nash, and Virginia Grey. Marjorie Main and Phyllis Povah also appear, reprising their stage roles from the play. Ruth Hussey, Virginia Weidler, Butterfly McQueen, and Hedda Hopper also appear in smaller roles. Fontaine was the last surviving actress with a credited role in the film; she died in 2013. It is also important to note that even the animals and pets are all female.  The film continued the play's all-female tradition—the entire cast of more than 130 speaking roles was female. Set in the glamorous Manhattan apartments of high society evoked by Cedric Gibbons, and in Reno, Nevada, where they obtain their divorces, it presents an acidic commentary on the pampered lives and power struggles of various rich, bored wives and other women they come into contact with.  Filmed in black and white, it includes a six-minute fashion parade filmed in Technicolor, featuring Adrian's most outré designs; often cut in modern screenings, it has been restored by Turner Classic Movies. On DVD, the original black-and-white fashion show, which is a different take, is available for the first time. ​ The Opposite Sex (1956)   The Opposite Sex is a 1956 American musical romantic comedy film shot in Metrocolor and CinemaScope.[3][4] The film was directed by David Miller and stars June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan, and Ann Miller, with Leslie Nielsen, Jeff Richards, Agnes Moorehead, Charlotte Greenwood, Joan Blondell, and Sam Levene. ​ The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy film The Women. Both films are based on Clare Boothe Luce's original 1936 play. ​ Unlike the 1936 play and the 1939 film adaptation, The Opposite Sex includes musical numbers and features male actors who portray the husbands and boyfriends, whose characters were only referred to in the previous film and stage versions.[6] This alters the structure and tone of the base storyline significantly.   Opening Credits; Introduction (.37); Background History (42.13);The Women (1939) Film Trailer (44.51); The Original (48.16); Let's Rate (1:43.07); Amazing Design (1:59.54); Introducing a Remake (2:01.07); The Opposite Sex (1956) Film Trailer (2:01.41); The Remake (2:05.22); How Many Stars (2:44.07); End Credits (2:58.26); Closing Credits (3:00.39)   Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – copyright 2021. All rights reserved   Closing Credits:  There's Always A Woman – by Kaye Ballard and Sally Mayes  Taken from the album Unsung Sondheim. Copyright 1993 Varese Sarabande ​ Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.  Used with Kind Permission   All songs available through Amazon Music.

Playful Musings
The Women; Guest: Paul Michael Garrison

Playful Musings

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 100:13


Guest Paul Michael Garrison joins me this week as we discuss The Women by Clare Boothe Luce.

New Books Network
Philip Nash, "Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 65:56


Philip Nash's book Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman (Routledge, 2022) is a concise and highly readable political biography that examines the life of one of the most accomplished American women of the 20th century. Wife and mother, author, editor, playwright, political activist, war journalist, Congresswoman, ambassador, pundit, and feminist—Luce did it all. Carefully placing Luce in a series of shifting historical contexts, this book offers the reader an insight into mid-century American political, cultural, gender, and foreign relations history. Eleven primary sources follow the text, including excerpts from Luce's diary, letters, speeches, and published works, as well as a TV talk-show appearance and a critic's diary entry describing an evening with her, helping readers to understand her fascinating life. Together, the narrative and documents afford readers a brief yet in-depth look at Luce with all her complications: glamorous intellectual, acid-tongued diplomat, and feminist conservative, she was a deeply flawed high-achiever who repeatedly challenged the entrenched sexism of her age to become a significant actor in the rise of the “American Century.” Addressing the neglect suffered by women in foreign relations history, this will be of interest to students and scholars of US foreign relations, 20th-century US history, and US women's history. Victoria Phillips is a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics in the Department of International History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
Philip Nash, "Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 65:56


Philip Nash's book Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman (Routledge, 2022) is a concise and highly readable political biography that examines the life of one of the most accomplished American women of the 20th century. Wife and mother, author, editor, playwright, political activist, war journalist, Congresswoman, ambassador, pundit, and feminist—Luce did it all. Carefully placing Luce in a series of shifting historical contexts, this book offers the reader an insight into mid-century American political, cultural, gender, and foreign relations history. Eleven primary sources follow the text, including excerpts from Luce's diary, letters, speeches, and published works, as well as a TV talk-show appearance and a critic's diary entry describing an evening with her, helping readers to understand her fascinating life. Together, the narrative and documents afford readers a brief yet in-depth look at Luce with all her complications: glamorous intellectual, acid-tongued diplomat, and feminist conservative, she was a deeply flawed high-achiever who repeatedly challenged the entrenched sexism of her age to become a significant actor in the rise of the “American Century.” Addressing the neglect suffered by women in foreign relations history, this will be of interest to students and scholars of US foreign relations, 20th-century US history, and US women's history. Victoria Phillips is a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics in the Department of International History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in Gender Studies
Philip Nash, "Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in Gender Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 65:56


Philip Nash's book Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman (Routledge, 2022) is a concise and highly readable political biography that examines the life of one of the most accomplished American women of the 20th century. Wife and mother, author, editor, playwright, political activist, war journalist, Congresswoman, ambassador, pundit, and feminist—Luce did it all. Carefully placing Luce in a series of shifting historical contexts, this book offers the reader an insight into mid-century American political, cultural, gender, and foreign relations history. Eleven primary sources follow the text, including excerpts from Luce's diary, letters, speeches, and published works, as well as a TV talk-show appearance and a critic's diary entry describing an evening with her, helping readers to understand her fascinating life. Together, the narrative and documents afford readers a brief yet in-depth look at Luce with all her complications: glamorous intellectual, acid-tongued diplomat, and feminist conservative, she was a deeply flawed high-achiever who repeatedly challenged the entrenched sexism of her age to become a significant actor in the rise of the “American Century.” Addressing the neglect suffered by women in foreign relations history, this will be of interest to students and scholars of US foreign relations, 20th-century US history, and US women's history. Victoria Phillips is a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics in the Department of International History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

New Books in Biography
Philip Nash, "Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in Biography

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 65:56


Philip Nash's book Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman (Routledge, 2022) is a concise and highly readable political biography that examines the life of one of the most accomplished American women of the 20th century. Wife and mother, author, editor, playwright, political activist, war journalist, Congresswoman, ambassador, pundit, and feminist—Luce did it all. Carefully placing Luce in a series of shifting historical contexts, this book offers the reader an insight into mid-century American political, cultural, gender, and foreign relations history. Eleven primary sources follow the text, including excerpts from Luce's diary, letters, speeches, and published works, as well as a TV talk-show appearance and a critic's diary entry describing an evening with her, helping readers to understand her fascinating life. Together, the narrative and documents afford readers a brief yet in-depth look at Luce with all her complications: glamorous intellectual, acid-tongued diplomat, and feminist conservative, she was a deeply flawed high-achiever who repeatedly challenged the entrenched sexism of her age to become a significant actor in the rise of the “American Century.” Addressing the neglect suffered by women in foreign relations history, this will be of interest to students and scholars of US foreign relations, 20th-century US history, and US women's history. Victoria Phillips is a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics in the Department of International History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

New Books in American Studies
Philip Nash, "Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 65:56


Philip Nash's book Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman (Routledge, 2022) is a concise and highly readable political biography that examines the life of one of the most accomplished American women of the 20th century. Wife and mother, author, editor, playwright, political activist, war journalist, Congresswoman, ambassador, pundit, and feminist—Luce did it all. Carefully placing Luce in a series of shifting historical contexts, this book offers the reader an insight into mid-century American political, cultural, gender, and foreign relations history. Eleven primary sources follow the text, including excerpts from Luce's diary, letters, speeches, and published works, as well as a TV talk-show appearance and a critic's diary entry describing an evening with her, helping readers to understand her fascinating life. Together, the narrative and documents afford readers a brief yet in-depth look at Luce with all her complications: glamorous intellectual, acid-tongued diplomat, and feminist conservative, she was a deeply flawed high-achiever who repeatedly challenged the entrenched sexism of her age to become a significant actor in the rise of the “American Century.” Addressing the neglect suffered by women in foreign relations history, this will be of interest to students and scholars of US foreign relations, 20th-century US history, and US women's history. Victoria Phillips is a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics in the Department of International History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

New Books in Women's History
Philip Nash, "Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in Women's History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 65:56


Philip Nash's book Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman (Routledge, 2022) is a concise and highly readable political biography that examines the life of one of the most accomplished American women of the 20th century. Wife and mother, author, editor, playwright, political activist, war journalist, Congresswoman, ambassador, pundit, and feminist—Luce did it all. Carefully placing Luce in a series of shifting historical contexts, this book offers the reader an insight into mid-century American political, cultural, gender, and foreign relations history. Eleven primary sources follow the text, including excerpts from Luce's diary, letters, speeches, and published works, as well as a TV talk-show appearance and a critic's diary entry describing an evening with her, helping readers to understand her fascinating life. Together, the narrative and documents afford readers a brief yet in-depth look at Luce with all her complications: glamorous intellectual, acid-tongued diplomat, and feminist conservative, she was a deeply flawed high-achiever who repeatedly challenged the entrenched sexism of her age to become a significant actor in the rise of the “American Century.” Addressing the neglect suffered by women in foreign relations history, this will be of interest to students and scholars of US foreign relations, 20th-century US history, and US women's history. Victoria Phillips is a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics in the Department of International History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in American Politics
Philip Nash, "Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in American Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 65:56


Philip Nash's book Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman (Routledge, 2022) is a concise and highly readable political biography that examines the life of one of the most accomplished American women of the 20th century. Wife and mother, author, editor, playwright, political activist, war journalist, Congresswoman, ambassador, pundit, and feminist—Luce did it all. Carefully placing Luce in a series of shifting historical contexts, this book offers the reader an insight into mid-century American political, cultural, gender, and foreign relations history. Eleven primary sources follow the text, including excerpts from Luce's diary, letters, speeches, and published works, as well as a TV talk-show appearance and a critic's diary entry describing an evening with her, helping readers to understand her fascinating life. Together, the narrative and documents afford readers a brief yet in-depth look at Luce with all her complications: glamorous intellectual, acid-tongued diplomat, and feminist conservative, she was a deeply flawed high-achiever who repeatedly challenged the entrenched sexism of her age to become a significant actor in the rise of the “American Century.” Addressing the neglect suffered by women in foreign relations history, this will be of interest to students and scholars of US foreign relations, 20th-century US history, and US women's history. Victoria Phillips is a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics in the Department of International History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Diplomatic History
Philip Nash, "Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in Diplomatic History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 65:56


Philip Nash's book Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman (Routledge, 2022) is a concise and highly readable political biography that examines the life of one of the most accomplished American women of the 20th century. Wife and mother, author, editor, playwright, political activist, war journalist, Congresswoman, ambassador, pundit, and feminist—Luce did it all. Carefully placing Luce in a series of shifting historical contexts, this book offers the reader an insight into mid-century American political, cultural, gender, and foreign relations history. Eleven primary sources follow the text, including excerpts from Luce's diary, letters, speeches, and published works, as well as a TV talk-show appearance and a critic's diary entry describing an evening with her, helping readers to understand her fascinating life. Together, the narrative and documents afford readers a brief yet in-depth look at Luce with all her complications: glamorous intellectual, acid-tongued diplomat, and feminist conservative, she was a deeply flawed high-achiever who repeatedly challenged the entrenched sexism of her age to become a significant actor in the rise of the “American Century.” Addressing the neglect suffered by women in foreign relations history, this will be of interest to students and scholars of US foreign relations, 20th-century US history, and US women's history. Victoria Phillips is a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics in the Department of International History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Avid Reader Show
Episode 678: Alec NevalaLee - nventor of the Future: The Visionary Life of Buckminster Fuller

The Avid Reader Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 56:06


During his lifetime, Buckminster Fuller was hailed as one of the greatest geniuses of the twentieth century. As the architectural designer and futurist best known for the geodesic dome, he enthralled a vast popular audience, inspired devotion from both the counterculture and the establishment, and was praised as a modern Leonardo da Vinci. To his admirers, he exemplified what one man could accomplish by approaching urgent design problems using a radically unconventional set of strategies, which he based on a mystical conception of the universe's geometry. His views on sustainability, as embodied in the image of Spaceship Earth, convinced him that it was possible to provide for all humanity through the efficient use of planetary resources. From Epcot Center to the molecule named in his honor as the buckyball, Fuller's legacy endures to this day, and his belief in the transformative potential of technology profoundly influenced the founders of Silicon Valley.Inventor of the Future is the first authoritative biography to cover all aspects of Fuller's career. Drawing on meticulous research, dozens of interviews, and thousands of unpublished documents, Nevala-Lee has produced a riveting portrait that transcends the myth of Fuller as an otherworldly generalist. It reconstructs the true origins of his most famous inventions, including the Dymaxion Car, the Wichita House, and the dome itself; his fraught relationships with his students and collaborators; his interactions with Frank Lloyd Wright, Isamu Noguchi, Clare Boothe Luce, John Cage, Steve Jobs, and many others; and his tumultuous private life, in which his determination to succeed on his own terms came at an immense personal cost. In an era of accelerating change, Fuller's example remains enormously relevant, and his lessons for designers, activists, and innovators are as powerful and essential as ever. Buy the book from Wellington Square Bookshop - ​https://wellingtonsquarebooks.indiecommerce.com/book/9780062947222

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
China vs. USA: Modesty Is a Virtue (#8)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 30:26


Competing with China in the 21st century requires more than just a sound foreign policy. It requires strengthening America from within. One area where much work is needed in the United States is education, including the education of our young women. This is an area to which the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women […]

Professor Buzzkill History Podcast
Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman, Part 2

Professor Buzzkill History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 54:09


Your favorite Buzzkill history professor, Dr. Philip Nash, gives us a fascinating glimpse into the life of Claire Boothe Luce, an American Renaissance woman if ever there was one. In part two of this two-parter, we discuss her career as a diplomat, and her fascinating personal life. Listen and learn! Episode 462.

China vs. USA
E8. Modesty Is a Virtue

China vs. USA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 30:26


Competing with China in the 21st century requires more than just a sound foreign policy. It requires strengthening America from within. One area where much work is needed in the United States is education, including the education of our young women. This is an area to which the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women have made tremendous contributions. We talk to Michelle Easton... Source

China vs. USA
Modesty Is a Virtue

China vs. USA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 30:26


Competing with China in the 21st century requires more than just a sound foreign policy. It requires strengthening America from within. One area where much work is needed in the United States is education, including the education of our young women. This is an area to which the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women have made tremendous contributions. We talk to Michelle Easton... Source

Professor Buzzkill History Podcast
Clare Boothe Luce: American Renaissance Woman, Part 1

Professor Buzzkill History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 50:32


Your favorite Buzzkill history professor, Dr. Philip Nash, gives us a fascinating glimpse into the life of Claire Boothe Luce, an American Renaissance woman if ever there was one. In part one of this two-parter, we discuss her early life and career as a journalist and writer, and her fascinating personal life. Listen and learn! Episode 460.

Diary of a Serial Hostess  Podcast (private feed for victoriadelamaza@icloud.com)

Coco Chanel had a famous quote stating, “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." She also said that “The best things in life are free, the second-best really expensive”. This goes hand in hand with the saying “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” And, even though, this quote was penned by Clare Boothe Luce and not Leonardo da Vinci as it is widely known, what I do know is that really good “simple” is really hard to do. (Yes, you can quote me on this!) Simplicity does not equate to low quality or inferiority. Nor does luxury always represent the most expensive. It is the knowledge of what should be that differentiates good taste and… not so much. We all know the sayings: “Less is more”, and “Keep it Simple” and the point is that yes, simple luxury is re-thinking what makes us happy, and loving the luxury of simple things is not only healthy but also the way to a happier life. In the world of entertaining at home, a luxurious meal is not necessarily an expensive one. A simple dish of the most delicious pasta may be simple but, homemade, well cooked, just rightly dressed, and beautifully served is luxury onto its self. Absolutely. And it is definitely a luxury for me. As are ripe summer tomatoes, juicy figs, and that perfect crisp apple. The luxury of the meal is in the care that has been taken to prepare it, fewer better ingredients are always more luxurious than a lot of something mediocre. When I first lived in Palm Beach, gosh a million years ago, really fancy friends would bring the food for their weekends in their private planes. Local grocery shopping was very limited at the time, and so, their luxury was having New York groceries. Could they have survived the weekend without microgreens? Possibly. Did they want to? No. To me, simple luxury is an ironed white linen napkin. It is getting into a well-made bed, it is an impromptu afternoon with friends. Luxury is time spent with my sisters, and being able to take walks in this beautiful city that I live in. Luxury is a simple meal of fresh garden vegetables under a shady pergola and any dish that involves eggs and potatoes. The pleasure of looking at polished silver and picking flowers from my garden. And yes, an air conditioner and a tv in the bedroom. We all have our lists, right? Simple luxury at home is a well-curated and edited room that is comfortable and pleasant to be in; jarring edges spoil the sense of serenity and wellbeing. When I think about luxury, the word that comes to mind is authenticity. What is real and authentic is also… simple. It is not about more, it is really about less but better.(You can quote me on this too!)Many years ago, when a corner at home didn't look quite right, my immediate reaction was to add more pillows. Masses of pillows would normally cover any defect. What I have learned now is that pillows may hide the issue but the ugly sofa is still ugly. The same goes for life, I learned that one has to get to the essence of the problem, not just cover it with fluff. Why is this anecdote in this story you ask? Well, because, editing and curating and removing and restoring are all part of finding the simple luxuries both at home and in our personal lives. At the table, think about white linens, white porcelain plates, fine crystal, horn cutlery, and silver candlesticks with long ivory tapered candles. Simple? Yes. Luxurious? Absolutely. Expensive? Most likely. Curating and editing the spaces we live in is an exercise in restrain. I love well-lived houses with layers and patina. Objects and decor of travel mementos and favorite pieces that bring good memories and the feeling of home. Our homes, tables, and food represent who we are, that creativity that we produce every day is the image of our heart and soul. Simplicity is not about soul-less rooms or unadorned tables, it is about removing excess and clutter; it is about the luxury of less. (You can quote me on this too!) It is about finding the true essence of what makes a simple house a home, simple food a feast, and any day a pleasure. Luxury is personal, individual, and subjective. What is a luxury to me, maybe the norm for you, what is simple for me, can be a luxury for you. Once basics are covered, luxury becomes aspirational and extraordinary, not because of expense but because of uniqueness. So, enjoy the basics, those simple things that are often taken for granted. Warm bread from the oven, a walk on the beach, or an afternoon nap… Sincerely, The Serial Hostess Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber.Check Out: Birds of a Feather Let Me Tell You! When You Are Not InvitedThank You! Thank you, dear readers, for subscribing to Diary of a Serial Hostess. I am glad to say that this newsletter will keep developing and growing with more subjects, recipes, and high society scoop! I have never been great at monetizing my intellectual property and want to share my musings with as many people interested in reading. And so, I encourage you to support my work, and yes, as much as I love to produce these newsletters, they are “work”. And I do believe we all need to be compensated for what we do. It takes time and effort. Time to produce and write the newsletters, trips to the supermarket, days in the kitchen developing recipes, hours behind the camera and flowers, lots of flowers. Luckily, Substack offers many ways to support us writers… you can subscribe, give a subscription, donate a subscription, and even become a founding member. It will also help me immensely if you share with friends and on social media, like, and comment. Thank you, again for being part of Diary of a Serial Hostess. Sincerely,Victoria The Perfect Soft-Boiled EggTalking about the luxury of simple things… Addicted as I am to eggs, I love them every which way except with a runny white. Fried, scrambled, boiled, poached and with nearly anything, eggs add richness, softness, and flavor to practically everything from soups to… desserts. To make soft yolks and hard whites:Allow the egg to come to room temperature and lose the chill from the fridge (about 30 minutes)Bring a pan of water to a full boil. Add the egg using a spoon (so you don't crack the egg, but most importantly so you don't burn your fingers) and cook for exactly 4 minutes. Yes, use a timer. Remove using the same spoon and either serve right away or chill until ready to use. Coming Up: The Categories of Friends. About those Apps: Tapas, Mezes, and Canapés. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Diary of a Serial Hostess  Podcast (private feed for victoriadelamaza@icloud.com)

Coco Chanel had a famous quote stating, “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." She also said that “The best things in life are free, the second-best really expensive”. This goes hand in hand with the saying “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” And, even though, this quote was penned by Clare Boothe Luce and not Leonardo da Vinci as it is widely known, what I do know is that really good “simple” is really hard to do. (Yes, you can quote me on this!) Simplicity does not equate to low quality or inferiority. Nor does luxury always represent the most expensive. It is the knowledge of what should be that differentiates good taste and… not so much. We all know the sayings: “Less is more”, and “Keep it Simple” and the point is that yes, simple luxury is re-thinking what makes us happy, and loving the luxury of simple things is not only healthy but also the way to a happier life. In the world of entertaining at home, a luxurious meal is not necessarily an expensive one. A simple dish of the most delicious pasta may be simple but, homemade, well cooked, just rightly dressed, and beautifully served is luxury onto its self. Absolutely. And it is definitely a luxury for me. As are ripe summer tomatoes, juicy figs, and that perfect crisp apple. The luxury of the meal is in the care that has been taken to prepare it, fewer better ingredients are always more luxurious than a lot of something mediocre. When I first lived in Palm Beach, gosh a million years ago, really fancy friends would bring the food for their weekends in their private planes. Local grocery shopping was very limited at the time, and so, their luxury was having New York groceries. Could they have survived the weekend without microgreens? Possibly. Did they want to? No. To me, simple luxury is an ironed white linen napkin. It is getting into a well-made bed, it is an impromptu afternoon with friends. Luxury is time spent with my sisters, and being able to take walks in this beautiful city that I live in. Luxury is a simple meal of fresh garden vegetables under a shady pergola and any dish that involves eggs and potatoes. The pleasure of looking at polished silver and picking flowers from my garden. And yes, an air conditioner and a tv in the bedroom. We all have our lists, right? Simple luxury at home is a well-curated and edited room that is comfortable and pleasant to be in; jarring edges spoil the sense of serenity and wellbeing. When I think about luxury, the word that comes to mind is authenticity. What is real and authentic is also… simple. It is not about more, it is really about less but better.(You can quote me on this too!)Many years ago, when a corner at home didn't look quite right, my immediate reaction was to add more pillows. Masses of pillows would normally cover any defect. What I have learned now is that pillows may hide the issue but the ugly sofa is still ugly. The same goes for life, I learned that one has to get to the essence of the problem, not just cover it with fluff. Why is this anecdote in this story you ask? Well, because, editing and curating and removing and restoring are all part of finding the simple luxuries both at home and in our personal lives. At the table, think about white linens, white porcelain plates, fine crystal, horn cutlery, and silver candlesticks with long ivory tapered candles. Simple? Yes. Luxurious? Absolutely. Expensive? Most likely. Curating and editing the spaces we live in is an exercise in restrain. I love well-lived houses with layers and patina. Objects and decor of travel mementos and favorite pieces that bring good memories and the feeling of home. Our homes, tables, and food represent who we are, that creativity that we produce every day is the image of our heart and soul. Simplicity is not about soul-less rooms or unadorned tables, it is about removing excess and clutter; it is about the luxury of less. (You can quote me on this too!) It is about finding the true essence of what makes a simple house a home, simple food a feast, and any day a pleasure. Luxury is personal, individual, and subjective. What is a luxury to me, maybe the norm for you, what is simple for me, can be a luxury for you. Once basics are covered, luxury becomes aspirational and extraordinary, not because of expense but because of uniqueness. So, enjoy the basics, those simple things that are often taken for granted. Warm bread from the oven, a walk on the beach, or an afternoon nap… Sincerely, The Serial Hostess Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber.Check Out: Birds of a Feather Let Me Tell You! When You Are Not InvitedThank You! Thank you, dear readers, for subscribing to Diary of a Serial Hostess. I am glad to say that this newsletter will keep developing and growing with more subjects, recipes, and high society scoop! I have never been great at monetizing my intellectual property and want to share my musings with as many people interested in reading. And so, I encourage you to support my work, and yes, as much as I love to produce these newsletters, they are “work”. And I do believe we all need to be compensated for what we do. It takes time and effort. Time to produce and write the newsletters, trips to the supermarket, days in the kitchen developing recipes, hours behind the camera and flowers, lots of flowers. Luckily, Substack offers many ways to support us writers… you can subscribe, give a subscription, donate a subscription, and even become a founding member. It will also help me immensely if you share with friends and on social media, like, and comment. Thank you, again for being part of Diary of a Serial Hostess. Sincerely,Victoria The Perfect Soft-Boiled EggTalking about the luxury of simple things… Addicted as I am to eggs, I love them every which way except with a runny white. Fried, scrambled, boiled, poached and with nearly anything, eggs add richness, softness, and flavor to practically everything from soups to… desserts. To make soft yolks and hard whites:Allow the egg to come to room temperature and lose the chill from the fridge (about 30 minutes)Bring a pan of water to a full boil. Add the egg using a spoon (so you don't crack the egg, but most importantly so you don't burn your fingers) and cook for exactly 4 minutes. Yes, use a timer. Remove using the same spoon and either serve right away or chill until ready to use. Coming Up: The Categories of Friends. About those Apps: Tapas, Mezes, and Canapés. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson
More Facts from the Movie "The Women"

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 2:07


The Women is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor. The film is based on Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 play of the same name

Diary of a Serial Hostess  Podcast (private feed for victoriadelamaza@icloud.com)

Coco Chanel had a famous quote stating, “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." She also said that “The best things in life are free, the second-best really expensive”. This goes hand in hand with the saying “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” And, even though, this quote was penned by Clare Boothe Luce and not Leonardo da Vinci as it is widely known, what I do know is that really good “simple” is really hard to do. (Yes, you can quote me on this!) Simplicity does not equate to low quality or inferiority. Nor does luxury always represent the most expensive. It is the knowledge of what should be that differentiates good taste and… not so much. We all know the sayings: “Less is more”, and “Keep it Simple” and the point is that yes, simple luxury is re-thinking what makes us happy, and loving the luxury of simple things is not only healthy but also the way to a happier life. In the world of entertaining at home, a luxurious meal is not necessarily an expensive one. A simple dish of the most delicious pasta may be simple but, homemade, well cooked, just rightly dressed, and beautifully served is luxury onto its self. Absolutely. And it is definitely a luxury for me. As are ripe summer tomatoes, juicy figs, and that perfect crisp apple. The luxury of the meal is in the care that has been taken to prepare it, fewer better ingredients are always more luxurious than a lot of something mediocre. When I first lived in Palm Beach, gosh a million years ago, really fancy friends would bring the food for their weekends in their private planes. Local grocery shopping was very limited at the time, and so, their luxury was having New York groceries. Could they have survived the weekend without microgreens? Possibly. Did they want to? No. To me, simple luxury is an ironed white linen napkin. It is getting into a well-made bed, it is an impromptu afternoon with friends. Luxury is time spent with my sisters, and being able to take walks in this beautiful city that I live in. Luxury is a simple meal of fresh garden vegetables under a shady pergola and any dish that involves eggs and potatoes. The pleasure of looking at polished silver and picking flowers from my garden. And yes, an air conditioner and a tv in the bedroom. We all have our lists, right? Simple luxury at home is a well-curated and edited room that is comfortable and pleasant to be in; jarring edges spoil the sense of serenity and wellbeing. When I think about luxury, the word that comes to mind is authenticity. What is real and authentic is also… simple. It is not about more, it is really about less but better.(You can quote me on this too!)Many years ago, when a corner at home didn't look quite right, my immediate reaction was to add more pillows. Masses of pillows would normally cover any defect. What I have learned now is that pillows may hide the issue but the ugly sofa is still ugly. The same goes for life, I learned that one has to get to the essence of the problem, not just cover it with fluff. Why is this anecdote in this story you ask? Well, because, editing and curating and removing and restoring are all part of finding the simple luxuries both at home and in our personal lives. At the table, think about white linens, white porcelain plates, fine crystal, horn cutlery, and silver candlesticks with long ivory tapered candles. Simple? Yes. Luxurious? Absolutely. Expensive? Most likely. Curating and editing the spaces we live in is an exercise in restrain. I love well-lived houses with layers and patina. Objects and decor of travel mementos and favorite pieces that bring good memories and the feeling of home. Our homes, tables, and food represent who we are, that creativity that we produce every day is the image of our heart and soul. Simplicity is not about soul-less rooms or unadorned tables, it is about removing excess and clutter; it is about the luxury of less. (You can quote me on this too!) It is about finding the true essence of what makes a simple house a home, simple food a feast, and any day a pleasure. Luxury is personal, individual, and subjective. What is a luxury to me, maybe the norm for you, what is simple for me, can be a luxury for you. Once basics are covered, luxury becomes aspirational and extraordinary, not because of expense but because of uniqueness. So, enjoy the basics, those simple things that are often taken for granted. Warm bread from the oven, a walk on the beach, or an afternoon nap… Sincerely, The Serial Hostess Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber.Check Out: Birds of a Feather Let Me Tell You! When You Are Not InvitedThank You! Thank you, dear readers, for subscribing to Diary of a Serial Hostess. I am glad to say that this newsletter will keep developing and growing with more subjects, recipes, and high society scoop! I have never been great at monetizing my intellectual property and want to share my musings with as many people interested in reading. And so, I encourage you to support my work, and yes, as much as I love to produce these newsletters, they are “work”. And I do believe we all need to be compensated for what we do. It takes time and effort. Time to produce and write the newsletters, trips to the supermarket, days in the kitchen developing recipes, hours behind the camera and flowers, lots of flowers. Luckily, Substack offers many ways to support us writers… you can subscribe, give a subscription, donate a subscription, and even become a founding member. It will also help me immensely if you share with friends and on social media, like, and comment. Thank you, again for being part of Diary of a Serial Hostess. Sincerely,Victoria The Perfect Soft-Boiled EggTalking about the luxury of simple things… Addicted as I am to eggs, I love them every which way except with a runny white. Fried, scrambled, boiled, poached and with nearly anything, eggs add richness, softness, and flavor to practically everything from soups to… desserts. To make soft yolks and hard whites:Allow the egg to come to room temperature and lose the chill from the fridge (about 30 minutes)Bring a pan of water to a full boil. Add the egg using a spoon (so you don't crack the egg, but most importantly so you don't burn your fingers) and cook for exactly 4 minutes. Yes, use a timer. Remove using the same spoon and either serve right away or chill until ready to use. Coming Up: The Categories of Friends. About those Apps: Tapas, Mezes, and Canapés. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson
Pryce Robertson Trivia Tracks 06-13-2022

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 2:16


The Women is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor. The film is based on Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 play of the same name.

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson
1939 Film The Women

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 2:26


The Women is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor. The film is based on Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 play of the same name.

Fordham Footsteps
Christine Schwall-Pecci, FCRH '09

Fordham Footsteps

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 34:02


Christine Schwall-Pecci, Ph.D., FCRH '09, majored in biology, minored in chemistry and sociology, and received a Clare Boothe Luce fellowship to pursue research. Listen to this episode to hear how Christine navigated the core curriculum, the STEM world, an economic recession, and ultimately landed her job at a medical communications agency (all while maintaining connections to Fordham).

All Of It
New Musical 'Flying Over Sunset'

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 28:23


A new musical follows the stories of three real historical figures--- author Aldous Huxley, actor Cary Grant, and politician Clare Boothe Luce--- as they experiment with LSD. Writer and director James Lapine joins us to discuss his new show "Flying Over Sunset," along with Tom Kitt, who composed the music for the show, and Michael Korie, who wrote the lyrics. "Flying Over Sunset" is playing at Lincoln Center Theater through January 16.

New Books in American Politics
Rebecca L. Davis, "Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics" (UNC Press, 2021)

New Books in American Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 39:59


Personal reinvention is a core part of the human condition. Yet in the mid-twentieth century, certain private religious choices became lightning rods for public outrage and debate. Rebecca L. Davis's book Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics (UNC Press, 2021) reveals the controversial religious conversions that shaped modern America. Rebecca L. Davis explains why the new faiths of notable figures including Clare Boothe Luce, Whittaker Chambers, Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali, Chuck Colson, and others riveted the American public. Unconventional religious choices charted new ways of declaring an authentic identity amid escalating Cold War fears of brainwashing and coercion. Facing pressure to celebrate a specific vision of Americanism, these converts variously attracted and repelled members of the American public. Whether the act of changing religions was viewed as selfish, reckless, or even unpatriotic, it provoked controversies that ultimately transformed American politics. Public Confessions takes intimate history to its widest relevance, and in so doing, makes you see yourself in both the private and public stories it tells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UNC Press Presents Podcast
Rebecca L. Davis, "Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics" (UNC Press, 2021)

UNC Press Presents Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 39:59


Personal reinvention is a core part of the human condition. Yet in the mid-twentieth century, certain private religious choices became lightning rods for public outrage and debate. Rebecca L. Davis's book Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics (UNC Press, 2021) reveals the controversial religious conversions that shaped modern America. Rebecca L. Davis explains why the new faiths of notable figures including Clare Boothe Luce, Whittaker Chambers, Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali, Chuck Colson, and others riveted the American public. Unconventional religious choices charted new ways of declaring an authentic identity amid escalating Cold War fears of brainwashing and coercion. Facing pressure to celebrate a specific vision of Americanism, these converts variously attracted and repelled members of the American public. Whether the act of changing religions was viewed as selfish, reckless, or even unpatriotic, it provoked controversies that ultimately transformed American politics. Public Confessions takes intimate history to its widest relevance, and in so doing, makes you see yourself in both the private and public stories it tells.

New Books in American Studies
Rebecca L. Davis, "Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics" (UNC Press, 2021)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 39:59


Personal reinvention is a core part of the human condition. Yet in the mid-twentieth century, certain private religious choices became lightning rods for public outrage and debate. Rebecca L. Davis's book Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics (UNC Press, 2021) reveals the controversial religious conversions that shaped modern America. Rebecca L. Davis explains why the new faiths of notable figures including Clare Boothe Luce, Whittaker Chambers, Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali, Chuck Colson, and others riveted the American public. Unconventional religious choices charted new ways of declaring an authentic identity amid escalating Cold War fears of brainwashing and coercion. Facing pressure to celebrate a specific vision of Americanism, these converts variously attracted and repelled members of the American public. Whether the act of changing religions was viewed as selfish, reckless, or even unpatriotic, it provoked controversies that ultimately transformed American politics. Public Confessions takes intimate history to its widest relevance, and in so doing, makes you see yourself in both the private and public stories it tells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

New Books in Sociology
Rebecca L. Davis, "Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics" (UNC Press, 2021)

New Books in Sociology

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 39:59


Personal reinvention is a core part of the human condition. Yet in the mid-twentieth century, certain private religious choices became lightning rods for public outrage and debate. Rebecca L. Davis's book Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics (UNC Press, 2021) reveals the controversial religious conversions that shaped modern America. Rebecca L. Davis explains why the new faiths of notable figures including Clare Boothe Luce, Whittaker Chambers, Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali, Chuck Colson, and others riveted the American public. Unconventional religious choices charted new ways of declaring an authentic identity amid escalating Cold War fears of brainwashing and coercion. Facing pressure to celebrate a specific vision of Americanism, these converts variously attracted and repelled members of the American public. Whether the act of changing religions was viewed as selfish, reckless, or even unpatriotic, it provoked controversies that ultimately transformed American politics. Public Confessions takes intimate history to its widest relevance, and in so doing, makes you see yourself in both the private and public stories it tells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

New Books in Religion
Rebecca L. Davis, "Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics" (UNC Press, 2021)

New Books in Religion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 39:59


Personal reinvention is a core part of the human condition. Yet in the mid-twentieth century, certain private religious choices became lightning rods for public outrage and debate. Rebecca L. Davis's book Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics (UNC Press, 2021) reveals the controversial religious conversions that shaped modern America. Rebecca L. Davis explains why the new faiths of notable figures including Clare Boothe Luce, Whittaker Chambers, Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali, Chuck Colson, and others riveted the American public. Unconventional religious choices charted new ways of declaring an authentic identity amid escalating Cold War fears of brainwashing and coercion. Facing pressure to celebrate a specific vision of Americanism, these converts variously attracted and repelled members of the American public. Whether the act of changing religions was viewed as selfish, reckless, or even unpatriotic, it provoked controversies that ultimately transformed American politics. Public Confessions takes intimate history to its widest relevance, and in so doing, makes you see yourself in both the private and public stories it tells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

New Books Network
Rebecca L. Davis, "Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics" (UNC Press, 2021)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 39:59


Personal reinvention is a core part of the human condition. Yet in the mid-twentieth century, certain private religious choices became lightning rods for public outrage and debate. Rebecca L. Davis's book Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics (UNC Press, 2021) reveals the controversial religious conversions that shaped modern America. Rebecca L. Davis explains why the new faiths of notable figures including Clare Boothe Luce, Whittaker Chambers, Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali, Chuck Colson, and others riveted the American public. Unconventional religious choices charted new ways of declaring an authentic identity amid escalating Cold War fears of brainwashing and coercion. Facing pressure to celebrate a specific vision of Americanism, these converts variously attracted and repelled members of the American public. Whether the act of changing religions was viewed as selfish, reckless, or even unpatriotic, it provoked controversies that ultimately transformed American politics. Public Confessions takes intimate history to its widest relevance, and in so doing, makes you see yourself in both the private and public stories it tells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
Rebecca L. Davis, "Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics" (UNC Press, 2021)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 39:59


Personal reinvention is a core part of the human condition. Yet in the mid-twentieth century, certain private religious choices became lightning rods for public outrage and debate. Rebecca L. Davis's book Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed American Politics (UNC Press, 2021) reveals the controversial religious conversions that shaped modern America. Rebecca L. Davis explains why the new faiths of notable figures including Clare Boothe Luce, Whittaker Chambers, Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali, Chuck Colson, and others riveted the American public. Unconventional religious choices charted new ways of declaring an authentic identity amid escalating Cold War fears of brainwashing and coercion. Facing pressure to celebrate a specific vision of Americanism, these converts variously attracted and repelled members of the American public. Whether the act of changing religions was viewed as selfish, reckless, or even unpatriotic, it provoked controversies that ultimately transformed American politics. Public Confessions takes intimate history to its widest relevance, and in so doing, makes you see yourself in both the private and public stories it tells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Talk Classic To Me
The Women (1939)

Talk Classic To Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 83:57


Have you ever had the thought "I just wish there was a movie from the 1930's that was written by women, featured only women, displayed excellent physical comedy performed by women, but was entirely about men and was kind of misogynistic"? Then the film The Women (1939) is for you! Check out the duality of Clare Boothe Luce's hit that manages to be both feminist and sexist at the same time (just like the real life playwright herself) and revel in the spot-on comedic performances from Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, and Paulette Goddard. If it doesn't make you want to "sharpen your claws" and paint them "jungle red"...we're all okay with that. Host, Sara Greenfield and her guests, Zoe Palko and Brianne Wilson chat about all this and more on this week's episode of Talk Classic To Me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sara-greenfield/support

Right Now with Stephen Kent
E20: E20: Michelle Easton talks boys vs. girls, the trans movement, & how to parent like a conservative

Right Now with Stephen Kent

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 36:06


If you're a parent looking to raise your daughter with strong conservative values, you may want to listen to Michelle Easton. The president of the Clare Booth Luce Policy Institute, former Education Department appointee by both President Reagan and President Bush, and author of "How to Raise a Conservative Daughter," Easton is the guest this week on "Right Now with Stephen Kent." In their wide-ranging conversation, Easton and Kent discuss whether men and women are truly equal, the transgender movement, why we should embrace daughters who are "tomboys," and how parents can instill strong conservative values in their children.Subscribe to Rightly and check out additional info about their conversation below. ---- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00 Episode Start 00:05 Reflections on the Fourth of July 02:23 Being a girl dad 03:04 Welcome Michelle Easton 04:01 “How to Raise a Conservative Daughter”- a guide for challenging times 05:37 Characteristics of a conservative daughter 08:41 Femininity and tomboys 10:58 Michelle: Men and women are not equal 14:16 Finding your worth 18:15 Conservatism v social media culture 19:35 Boys and girls together – sometimes that’s ok 22:40 These traits are not universal 24:30 Hey kids, let’s talk about socialism 26:50 Thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s backyard 28:05 Introduction to Clare Boothe Luce 31:00 Positive news courtesy Matthew McConaughey and Ron Swanson ---- Reading List ---- "How to Raise a Conservative Daughter" by Michelle Easton https://www.regnery.com/9781684512263/how-to-raise-a-conservative-daughter/

SassMouthDames
Ep 86: Jacqueline Susann and Valley of the Dolls (1967)

SassMouthDames

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 64:58


Jacqueline Susann's life was more dramatic than any of the novels she wrote. She made her Broadway debut in Clare Boothe Luce's landmark The Women, worked in theatre, as a showgirl, in radio and television for more than twenty years. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Jackie wrote for her life, and finally achieved wealth and fame. She wrote each day from 10 to 5 for 18 months. Jackie's media and marketing savvy was instrumental in the success of Valley of the Dolls. Jackie's first love, comedian Joe E. Lewis always told her never go to Hollywood unless they send for you. When they sent for Jackie, she went in style for her Hitchcock moment, a cameo in the screen version of her novel. The production may have been chaos, but the women in the cast agreed on one thing--they all hated director Mark Robson.

Triumvir Clio's School of Classical Civilization
Greek Tragedy XXI: Euripides's Andromache, or If Euripides and Clare Boothe Luce Wrote a Play Together

Triumvir Clio's School of Classical Civilization

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 20:50


If Euripides had helped Clare Boothe Luce to write The Women, Andromache might have been the result, only with more witty ripostes. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio's School of Classical Civilization. References “Andromache – Euripides – Ancient Greece – Classical Literature". Ancient Literature, https://www.ancient-literature.com/greece_euripides_andromache.html. Accessed 14 Sep 2020 Euripides. Electra and Other Plays. Translated by John Davie. Penguin Classics, 1998. Wasson, Donald L. "Andromache." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 07 Feb 2020. Web. 10 Sep 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethany-banner/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bethany-banner/support

American Catholic History
Clare Boothe Luce

American Catholic History

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 21:38


In her life, Clare Boothe Luce was a Congresswoman, ambassador, playwright, war correspondent, and advisor to presidents. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how this remarkable woman went from a dissolute socialite to a woman of deep Catholic faith brought about by a personal tragedy that caused her to re-encounter Christ. The post Clare Boothe Luce appeared first on SQPN.com.

New Books in Women's History
Philip Nash, "Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964" (UP of Kentucky, 2020)

New Books in Women's History

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 67:02


"It used to be," soon-to-be secretary of state Madeleine K. Albright said in 1996, "that the only way a woman could truly make her foreign policy views felt was by marrying a diplomat and then pouring tea on an offending ambassador's lap." This world of US diplomacy excluded women for a variety of misguided reasons: they would let their emotions interfere with the task of diplomacy, they were not up to the deadly risks that could arise overseas, and they would be unable to cultivate the social contacts vital to success in the field. The men of the State Department objected but had to admit women, including the first female ambassadors: Ruth Bryan Owen, Florence "Daisy" Harriman, Perle Mesta, Eugenie Anderson, Clare Boothe Luce, and Frances Willis. These were among the most influential women in US foreign relations in their era. In Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964 (University Press of Kentucky, 2020), Philip Nash examines the history of the "Big Six" and how they carved out their rightful place in history. After a chapter capturing the male world of American diplomacy in the early twentieth century, the book devotes one chapter to each of the female ambassadors and delves into a number of topics, including their backgrounds and appointments, the issues they faced while on the job, how they were received by host countries, the complications of protocol, and the press coverage they received, which was paradoxically favorable yet deeply sexist. In an epilogue that also provides an overview of the role of women in modern US diplomacy, Nash reveals how these trailblazers helped pave the way for more gender parity in US foreign relations. LaTreshia Hamilton is a lawyer, writer, and global affairs professional. Beth Windisch is a national security practitioner. You can tweet her @bethwindisch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Diplomatic History
Philip Nash, "Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964" (UP of Kentucky, 2020)

New Books in Diplomatic History

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 67:02


"It used to be," soon-to-be secretary of state Madeleine K. Albright said in 1996, "that the only way a woman could truly make her foreign policy views felt was by marrying a diplomat and then pouring tea on an offending ambassador's lap." This world of US diplomacy excluded women for a variety of misguided reasons: they would let their emotions interfere with the task of diplomacy, they were not up to the deadly risks that could arise overseas, and they would be unable to cultivate the social contacts vital to success in the field. The men of the State Department objected but had to admit women, including the first female ambassadors: Ruth Bryan Owen, Florence "Daisy" Harriman, Perle Mesta, Eugenie Anderson, Clare Boothe Luce, and Frances Willis. These were among the most influential women in US foreign relations in their era. In Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964 (University Press of Kentucky, 2020), Philip Nash examines the history of the "Big Six" and how they carved out their rightful place in history. After a chapter capturing the male world of American diplomacy in the early twentieth century, the book devotes one chapter to each of the female ambassadors and delves into a number of topics, including their backgrounds and appointments, the issues they faced while on the job, how they were received by host countries, the complications of protocol, and the press coverage they received, which was paradoxically favorable yet deeply sexist. In an epilogue that also provides an overview of the role of women in modern US diplomacy, Nash reveals how these trailblazers helped pave the way for more gender parity in US foreign relations. LaTreshia Hamilton is a lawyer, writer, and global affairs professional. Beth Windisch is a national security practitioner. You can tweet her @bethwindisch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in American Studies
Philip Nash, "Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964" (UP of Kentucky, 2020)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 67:02


"It used to be," soon-to-be secretary of state Madeleine K. Albright said in 1996, "that the only way a woman could truly make her foreign policy views felt was by marrying a diplomat and then pouring tea on an offending ambassador's lap." This world of US diplomacy excluded women for a variety of misguided reasons: they would let their emotions interfere with the task of diplomacy, they were not up to the deadly risks that could arise overseas, and they would be unable to cultivate the social contacts vital to success in the field. The men of the State Department objected but had to admit women, including the first female ambassadors: Ruth Bryan Owen, Florence "Daisy" Harriman, Perle Mesta, Eugenie Anderson, Clare Boothe Luce, and Frances Willis. These were among the most influential women in US foreign relations in their era. In Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964 (University Press of Kentucky, 2020), Philip Nash examines the history of the "Big Six" and how they carved out their rightful place in history. After a chapter capturing the male world of American diplomacy in the early twentieth century, the book devotes one chapter to each of the female ambassadors and delves into a number of topics, including their backgrounds and appointments, the issues they faced while on the job, how they were received by host countries, the complications of protocol, and the press coverage they received, which was paradoxically favorable yet deeply sexist. In an epilogue that also provides an overview of the role of women in modern US diplomacy, Nash reveals how these trailblazers helped pave the way for more gender parity in US foreign relations. Beth Windisch is a national security practitioner. You can tweet her @bethwindisch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
Philip Nash, "Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964" (UP of Kentucky, 2020)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 67:02


"It used to be," soon-to-be secretary of state Madeleine K. Albright said in 1996, "that the only way a woman could truly make her foreign policy views felt was by marrying a diplomat and then pouring tea on an offending ambassador's lap." This world of US diplomacy excluded women for a variety of misguided reasons: they would let their emotions interfere with the task of diplomacy, they were not up to the deadly risks that could arise overseas, and they would be unable to cultivate the social contacts vital to success in the field. The men of the State Department objected but had to admit women, including the first female ambassadors: Ruth Bryan Owen, Florence "Daisy" Harriman, Perle Mesta, Eugenie Anderson, Clare Boothe Luce, and Frances Willis. These were among the most influential women in US foreign relations in their era. In Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964 (University Press of Kentucky, 2020), Philip Nash examines the history of the "Big Six" and how they carved out their rightful place in history. After a chapter capturing the male world of American diplomacy in the early twentieth century, the book devotes one chapter to each of the female ambassadors and delves into a number of topics, including their backgrounds and appointments, the issues they faced while on the job, how they were received by host countries, the complications of protocol, and the press coverage they received, which was paradoxically favorable yet deeply sexist. In an epilogue that also provides an overview of the role of women in modern US diplomacy, Nash reveals how these trailblazers helped pave the way for more gender parity in US foreign relations. Beth Windisch is a national security practitioner. You can tweet her @bethwindisch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in History
Philip Nash, "Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964" (UP of Kentucky, 2020)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 67:02


"It used to be," soon-to-be secretary of state Madeleine K. Albright said in 1996, "that the only way a woman could truly make her foreign policy views felt was by marrying a diplomat and then pouring tea on an offending ambassador's lap." This world of US diplomacy excluded women for a variety of misguided reasons: they would let their emotions interfere with the task of diplomacy, they were not up to the deadly risks that could arise overseas, and they would be unable to cultivate the social contacts vital to success in the field. The men of the State Department objected but had to admit women, including the first female ambassadors: Ruth Bryan Owen, Florence "Daisy" Harriman, Perle Mesta, Eugenie Anderson, Clare Boothe Luce, and Frances Willis. These were among the most influential women in US foreign relations in their era. In Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964 (University Press of Kentucky, 2020), Philip Nash examines the history of the "Big Six" and how they carved out their rightful place in history. After a chapter capturing the male world of American diplomacy in the early twentieth century, the book devotes one chapter to each of the female ambassadors and delves into a number of topics, including their backgrounds and appointments, the issues they faced while on the job, how they were received by host countries, the complications of protocol, and the press coverage they received, which was paradoxically favorable yet deeply sexist. In an epilogue that also provides an overview of the role of women in modern US diplomacy, Nash reveals how these trailblazers helped pave the way for more gender parity in US foreign relations. Beth Windisch is a national security practitioner. You can tweet her @bethwindisch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in National Security
Philip Nash, "Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964" (UP of Kentucky, 2020)

New Books in National Security

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 67:02


"It used to be," soon-to-be secretary of state Madeleine K. Albright said in 1996, "that the only way a woman could truly make her foreign policy views felt was by marrying a diplomat and then pouring tea on an offending ambassador's lap." This world of US diplomacy excluded women for a variety of misguided reasons: they would let their emotions interfere with the task of diplomacy, they were not up to the deadly risks that could arise overseas, and they would be unable to cultivate the social contacts vital to success in the field. The men of the State Department objected but had to admit women, including the first female ambassadors: Ruth Bryan Owen, Florence "Daisy" Harriman, Perle Mesta, Eugenie Anderson, Clare Boothe Luce, and Frances Willis. These were among the most influential women in US foreign relations in their era. In Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964 (University Press of Kentucky, 2020), Philip Nash examines the history of the "Big Six" and how they carved out their rightful place in history. After a chapter capturing the male world of American diplomacy in the early twentieth century, the book devotes one chapter to each of the female ambassadors and delves into a number of topics, including their backgrounds and appointments, the issues they faced while on the job, how they were received by host countries, the complications of protocol, and the press coverage they received, which was paradoxically favorable yet deeply sexist. In an epilogue that also provides an overview of the role of women in modern US diplomacy, Nash reveals how these trailblazers helped pave the way for more gender parity in US foreign relations. LaTreshia Hamilton is a lawyer, writer, and global affairs professional. Beth Windisch is a national security practitioner. You can tweet her @bethwindisch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Gender Studies
Philip Nash, "Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964" (UP of Kentucky, 2020)

New Books in Gender Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 67:02


"It used to be," soon-to-be secretary of state Madeleine K. Albright said in 1996, "that the only way a woman could truly make her foreign policy views felt was by marrying a diplomat and then pouring tea on an offending ambassador's lap." This world of US diplomacy excluded women for a variety of misguided reasons: they would let their emotions interfere with the task of diplomacy, they were not up to the deadly risks that could arise overseas, and they would be unable to cultivate the social contacts vital to success in the field. The men of the State Department objected but had to admit women, including the first female ambassadors: Ruth Bryan Owen, Florence "Daisy" Harriman, Perle Mesta, Eugenie Anderson, Clare Boothe Luce, and Frances Willis. These were among the most influential women in US foreign relations in their era. In Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964 (University Press of Kentucky, 2020), Philip Nash examines the history of the "Big Six" and how they carved out their rightful place in history. After a chapter capturing the male world of American diplomacy in the early twentieth century, the book devotes one chapter to each of the female ambassadors and delves into a number of topics, including their backgrounds and appointments, the issues they faced while on the job, how they were received by host countries, the complications of protocol, and the press coverage they received, which was paradoxically favorable yet deeply sexist. In an epilogue that also provides an overview of the role of women in modern US diplomacy, Nash reveals how these trailblazers helped pave the way for more gender parity in US foreign relations. Beth Windisch is a national security practitioner. You can tweet her @bethwindisch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Political Science
Philip Nash, "Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964" (UP of Kentucky, 2020)

New Books in Political Science

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 67:02


"It used to be," soon-to-be secretary of state Madeleine K. Albright said in 1996, "that the only way a woman could truly make her foreign policy views felt was by marrying a diplomat and then pouring tea on an offending ambassador's lap." This world of US diplomacy excluded women for a variety of misguided reasons: they would let their emotions interfere with the task of diplomacy, they were not up to the deadly risks that could arise overseas, and they would be unable to cultivate the social contacts vital to success in the field. The men of the State Department objected but had to admit women, including the first female ambassadors: Ruth Bryan Owen, Florence "Daisy" Harriman, Perle Mesta, Eugenie Anderson, Clare Boothe Luce, and Frances Willis. These were among the most influential women in US foreign relations in their era. In Breaking Protocol: America's First Female Ambassadors, 1933-1964 (University Press of Kentucky, 2020), Philip Nash examines the history of the "Big Six" and how they carved out their rightful place in history. After a chapter capturing the male world of American diplomacy in the early twentieth century, the book devotes one chapter to each of the female ambassadors and delves into a number of topics, including their backgrounds and appointments, the issues they faced while on the job, how they were received by host countries, the complications of protocol, and the press coverage they received, which was paradoxically favorable yet deeply sexist. In an epilogue that also provides an overview of the role of women in modern US diplomacy, Nash reveals how these trailblazers helped pave the way for more gender parity in US foreign relations. Beth Windisch is a national security practitioner. You can tweet her @bethwindisch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

De conocimiento público
Las obras de la artista Frida Kahlo adquiridas por Clare Boothe Luce

De conocimiento público

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 20:19


En este episodio hablaremos sobre dos obras de la artista mexicana Frida Kahlo. Una de ellas es ‘autorretrato dedicado a Leon Trotsky' actualmente en el National Museum of Women in The Arts. Otra es ‘el suicidio de Dorothy Hale' que se encuentra en el Phoenix Art Museum. Ambas adquiridas por Clare Boothe Luce.

#LIVEatFIVE: a daily Broadway podcast
Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack of FLYING OVER SUNSET

#LIVEatFIVE: a daily Broadway podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 31:39


Carmen Cusack is here today for #LiveatFive: Home Edition! Carmen is set to star in Lincoln Center Theatre’s upcoming new musical FLYING OVER SUNSET as congresswoman Clare Boothe Luce explores the world of LSD. Carmen earned a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut leading the company of Steve Martin and Eddie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR. Follow her on social at @cusackcarmen and listen to hear her talk about "holding her own" and more with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan.

CBL Women
Illuminating the Life of Clare Boothe Luce: Michelle Easton

CBL Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 52:14


Michelle Easton presents the life of Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce in photos. Michelle is president of the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women, an organization that prepares and promotes conservative women leaders. Her remarks were recorded at the organization's 2019 Western Women's Summit held in Santa Barbara CA on April 5-6.

CBL Women
Illuminating the Life of Clare Boothe Luce: Michelle Easton

CBL Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 52:14


Michelle Easton presents the life of Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce in photos. Michelle is president of the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women, an organization that prepares and promotes conservative women leaders. Her remarks were recorded at the organization's 2019 Western Women's Summit held in Santa Barbara CA on April 5-6.

Providence College Podcast
Maggie Zied '19 – Cracking the PC Code

Providence College Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 17:33


In this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we chat with Maggie Zied '19, a computer science major and a Clare Boothe Luce scholar. As a Luce scholar, Zied enjoys a full scholarship for her senior year and gets support for an independent research project. Zied discusses her research in steganography and information hiding, as well as her family's PC legacy and her interest in yoga.

CBL Women
The Extraordinary Clare Boothe Luce

CBL Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 42:18


CBLPI founder and president Michelle Easton discusses the life and extraordinary accomplishments of Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce. The event was recorded on April 13, 2018, at the Conservative Women's Network luncheon, a monthly event co-sponsored by CBLPI and The Heritage Foundation.

CBL Women
The Extraordinary Clare Boothe Luce

CBL Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 42:18


CBLPI founder and president Michelle Easton discusses the life and extraordinary accomplishments of Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce. The event was recorded on April 13, 2018, at the Conservative Women's Network luncheon, a monthly event co-sponsored by CBLPI and The Heritage Foundation.

Listen to The Potential Cast podcast on iTunes and Stitcher - C O O L W A T E R S
People will summarise you life in one sentence - pick it now!

Listen to The Potential Cast podcast on iTunes and Stitcher - C O O L W A T E R S

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 8:00


Clare Boothe Luce called it your Life Sentence - it's the one sentence you would like people to say about you to summarise your life. Pick yours!

Movie Meltdown
The Night the Comet took out Philadelphia

Movie Meltdown

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2016 83:44


Movie Meltdown - Episode 355 This week we welcome two guest co-hosts, as the stars of Night of the Comet reunite to put together this special episode. Join us as we sit down with Kelli Maroney and Catherine Mary Stewart and discuss not only their classic movie, but also what it's been like to be adopted sisters all these years. Then we settle in for this week's Sofa Theater feature, the 1940 George Cukor film The Philadelphia Story. So come on all you teenage comet zombies, and listen as we mention... a dog with a fez, a time of great affluence and fun, Howard Hughes, scaled down riches, I still believe in the glamour of the business, a lyrical very beautiful take on a sci fi experience, grabbed her by the face, Rage for Fame: The Ascent of Clare Boothe Luce, so much class in our business, that failure niche, those eyelashes cracked me up, it was devastating that I couldn't - like, nobody cared, nobody cared that my life had changed forever, at least have an expression on your face, the greatest thing in the world is watching privileged people enjoy their privileged lives, Spencer Tracy, we're not even the same species, acting is an outlet, box office poison, Jane Fonda, that's what life's about is making connections, there are just some costumes that are impractical for large crowds, or if your outfit requires a wheel barrel and... that's impossible - give me an uzi. Spoiler Alert: Full spoilers for the 1940 movie The Philadelphia Story. So go watch it ahead of time for spoiler-free listening! "...when you went to a movie... you went to escape. You went... for an hour or two, to escape into the lives of these glamorous - almost unrealistic people." Thank you to Indy PopCon for letting be part of the show! For more info, go to: https://indypopcon.com/ Look for Kelli on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Kellimaroney and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ActressKelliMaroney/?fref=ts Look for Catherine on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/cmsall and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherinemarystewart/?fref=ts

Two On The Aisle
Reviews of Molly's Hammer, If/Then, American Idiot, others, Mar. 17, 2016

Two On The Aisle

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2016 28:59


Bob Wilcox and Gerry Kowarsky review (1) MOLLY'S HAMMER, by Tammy Ryan, at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, (2) IF/THEN, by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, at the Fox Theatre, (3) AMERICAN IDIOT, by Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, & Michael Mayer, at New Line Theatre, (4) THE MURDER ROOM, by Jack Sharkey, at the Kirkwood Theatre Guild, (5) IL TROVATORE, by Giuseppe Verdi, at Winter Opera Saint Louis, (6) THE WOMEN, by Clare Boothe Luce, at Clayton Community Theatre, and (7) THE UNDERPANTS, by Carl Sternheim, adapted by Steve Martin, at the Theatre Guild of Webster Groves.

CBL Women
Abortion and ProLife Politics: Elizabeth Graham

CBL Women

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2016 47:24


Clare Boothe Luce may be remembered as an equal rights feminist, argues Texas Right to Life Director Elizabeth Graham, yet her brand of feminism — which valued life as the foundation of equality of the sexes — stands in stark contrast to the modern-day feminist cause "that militantly demands the right to kill their children as a condition of their publicly-recognized equality with men." The abortion industry is the mantle of modern-day feminism, and the abortion death toll has risen to the tens of millions. Graham discusses the policy impact of the recently-released videos that exposed Planned Parenthood's selling of baby body parts. Graham's presentation was recorded at the Institute's Texas Women's Summit held in Fort Worth TX in October 2015.

CBL Women
Abortion and ProLife Politics: Elizabeth Graham

CBL Women

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2016 47:24


Clare Boothe Luce may be remembered as an equal rights feminist, argues Texas Right to Life Director Elizabeth Graham, yet her brand of feminism — which valued life as the foundation of equality of the sexes — stands in stark contrast to the modern-day feminist cause "that militantly demands the right to kill their children as a condition of their publicly-recognized equality with men." The abortion industry is the mantle of modern-day feminism, and the abortion death toll has risen to the tens of millions. Graham discusses the policy impact of the recently-released videos that exposed Planned Parenthood's selling of baby body parts. Graham's presentation was recorded at the Institute's Texas Women's Summit held in Fort Worth TX in October 2015.

CBL Women
What Would Clare Boothe Luce Say...

CBL Women

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2015 21:15


Clare Luce, granddaughter and namesake of Clare Boothe Luce, discusses what the brilliant 20th Century trail blazer might say to a room full of young college women with the world of opportunity before them. Her reflections were recorded at the Institute's Texas Women's Summit in Fort Worth on October 23, 2015.

CBL Women
What Would Clare Boothe Luce Say...

CBL Women

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2015 21:15


Clare Luce, granddaughter and namesake of Clare Boothe Luce, discusses what the brilliant 20th Century trail blazer might say to a room full of young college women with the world of opportunity before them. Her reflections were recorded at the Institute's Texas Women's Summit in Fort Worth on October 23, 2015.

CBL Women
Abortion and Pro-Life Politics: Elizabeth Graham

CBL Women

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2015 47:24


Clare Boothe Luce may be remembered as an equal rights feminist, argues Texas Right to Life Director Elizabeth Graham, yet her brand of feminism — which valued life as the foundation of equality of the sexes — stands in stark contrast to the modern-day feminist cause "that militantly demands the right to kill their children as a condition of their publicly-recognized equality with men." The abortion industry is the mantle of modern-day feminism, and the abortion death toll has risen to the tens of millions. Graham discusses the policy impact of the recently-released videos that exposed Planned Parenthood's selling of baby body parts. Graham's presentation was recorded at the Institute's Texas Women's Summit held in Fort Worth TX in October 2015.

CBL Women
Abortion and Pro-Life Politics: Elizabeth Graham

CBL Women

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2015 47:24


Clare Boothe Luce may be remembered as an equal rights feminist, argues Texas Right to Life Director Elizabeth Graham, yet her brand of feminism — which valued life as the foundation of equality of the sexes — stands in stark contrast to the modern-day feminist cause "that militantly demands the right to kill their children as a condition of their publicly-recognized equality with men." The abortion industry is the mantle of modern-day feminism, and the abortion death toll has risen to the tens of millions. Graham discusses the policy impact of the recently-released videos that exposed Planned Parenthood's selling of baby body parts. Graham's presentation was recorded at the Institute's Texas Women's Summit held in Fort Worth TX in October 2015.

National Book Festival 2011 Videos
Dorie McCullough Lawson: 2011 National Book Festival

National Book Festival 2011 Videos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2012 22:33


Dorie McCullough Lawson appears at the 2011 National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: Dorie McCullough Lawson is the author of the novel "Along Comes a Stranger." Her first book was "Posterity: Letters of Great Americans to Their Children," which was an anthology of the words and wisdom of 68 Americans, including Ansel Adams, Thomas Edison, Sam Houston, Mary Todd Lincoln, Groucho Marx, Clare Boothe Luce and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her newest work is for children is "Tex." For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5395.

Engineering Research
Cancer Therapy: Regina Salvat

Engineering Research

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2011 1:05


Clare Boothe Luce fellow and Ph.D. Innovation Program candidate Regina Salvat discusses her work in the biotechnology lab de-immunizing beta-lactamase enzymes used in cancer therapy.