A Woman’s Place
Join A Woman’s Place with Scott and Ashley for a deep dive into the state of women today – in Florida, the US, and around the world. Whether you’re looking to stay informed, find support, feel empowered, or just get the facts about how policy changes affect half the planet, A Woman’s Place is your friend. Tune in each episode as we break down the issues, clarify the facts, engage in thoughtful discussions, and provide insights that matter. Produced by Ashley Brown and E. Scott Osborne (www.escottosborne.com).
Episodes
The League of Women Voters sounds like it comes from another era, like maybe that time of Victorian dresses festooned with "VOTES FOR WOMEN" sashes. Well, it sorta does. And yet it's still here today, more meaningful than ever. Today we talk with Terri Kondos, the Manatee County League Voter Services Chair. Terri spent 38 years with the Department of Defense in intelligence and national security, but her current beat is voter right...
Are people having the families they want? Why or why not? And are women really to blame for low fertility rates? A new report surveyed 14,000 people in 14 countries to really understand what is happening and why fertility rates are dropping all over. The findings may surprise some policy makers who are struggling to identify incentives for families, but really shouldn't surprise any of us. Spoiler: people want MORE children! Take a...
85% of all American women change their names at the time of marriage. If passed, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act could disenfranchise these women because their current legal name does not match the name on their birth certificate. How could this be? Why would we want to do this? Note: the SAVE act has passed the US house and is moving to the Senate, so keep your eye on this one.
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A Tradition Going Strong:..."Have more babies!" is the Trump administration's current family initiative. Huh? If you’ve never heard of ‘pro-natalism,’ this is for you. Join us for a talk of fertility treatments, Elon Musk, car seats, Nobel Prize winner Claudia Goldin, childcare, why families do and do not want babies, and much more. This is one topic you’ll want to keep an eye on.
Resources: 1. Reasons adults give for not having children, Need to boost popul...
Childcare meets economics. This episode dives into how access to affordable, high-quality childcare shapes families, communities, and the economy at large.
Resources: Data Dashboard: An Overview of Child Care and Early Learning in the United States - Center for American Progress, Lakewood Ranch business leads way in new Florida support for employee childcare, Florida childcare tax credits help Sarasota businesses keep employees
We talk with Professor Law Emerita, Elizabeth Spahn, about the fascinating and surprising history of Christian views on the beginning of human life - and It's most certainly not what you think. We cover the start of life, from Aristotle to Dobbs in 37 easy-to-understand minutes - you'll never think about conception the same way again.
Resources: Arrested at gunpoint, charged as a felon: a midwife’s lot in anti-abortion Texas | Arwa...
Without equal resources, is equality even possible? In this episode, we look at the gender gaps in both pay and accumulated wealth: what the gaps mean, why these gaps are still with us, and what we can do.
Resources: Gender pay gap in U.S. has narrowed slightly over 2 decades, Reckoning With the Hidden Rules of Gender in the Tax Code: How Low Taxes on Corporations and the Wealthy Impact Women’s Economic Opportunity and Security - N...
Who does care work? Why? And why does it matter? Join us for a look at paid and unpaid care work - nursing home aides, day care, cleaning, and all that goes with it - and see why it's a serious women's issue.
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wordslut Untapped Protentional: Florida Report Through Women's Eyes Film Festival
Why do we want diversity anyway? Is there a business case for it? And why are folks opposed to it? This is our second go-around with DEI and in this episode we look at more human factors. What could be more important?
DEI has been around for a long time, but it exploded in the national news over the past two weeks. The federal government’s order to end all DEI policies and programs has immediate consequences - and potentially a very long tale. We take a look at what the hell DEI really is, where it comes from, and what to make of this new direction.
The world is changing fast, but is it benefiting everyone? A Woman’s Place examines how policies, politics, and cultural shifts impact women. From wage gaps to remote work, reproductive rights to crypto, we break down today’s biggest stories affecting the 51%. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, discuss why gender equality still needs attention and explore what’s shaping the future. How do we push forward to benefit everyone?
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