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Women Talking Democracy

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About the show

Women Talking Democracy is a video podcast series hosted by Charlotte Yates featuring interviews that explore womenʼs leadership and their role in building democracy. Each interview examines the role women play in building democracy while unpacking assumptions surrounding women and democratic leadership. Through examining the diversity of perspectives and approaches women bring to leadership, the video podcast aims to spark conversations about democracy and its future challenges.