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The woman who won’t age quietly: Meet Karen Arthur

Season 4 Episode 6 | 29m 52s

U.K. based Karen Arthur refuses to become invisible as she ages. On the contrary, she's brighter, bolder and more vibrant than ever. And she wants that confidence for other women who are aging — especially Black women. So, as host and founder of the podcast “Menopause Whilst Black” Karen is opening up a long-overdue conversation about the intersectionality of racism, aging and menopause.

Aired: 07/30/25
Sponsored in part by the Rutland Regional Medical Center and the Vermont Arts Council
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A conversation with Denitia Odigie as she shares why she's chosen the country genre.
Using his voice, platform, and power to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community with courage and clarity,
The great responsibility that comes with telling our ancestors’ stories truthfully — flaws and all.
What it means to command a space long dominated by white men.
The White House as an example of artworks and exhibitions deemed “objectionable” or “divisive.”
Margaret Cho is back on tour with her bold, unapologetic take on the state of society.
The Vermont Public CEO on public media funding cuts and the future.
A conversation with sexologist Tyomi Morgan in front of a live audience
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Joseph as a person and to dig into questions about his life, his views on mental health treatment.
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A conversation with Denitia Odigie as she shares why she's chosen the country genre.
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The great responsibility that comes with telling our ancestors’ stories truthfully — flaws and all.
Using his voice, platform, and power to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community with courage and clarity,
The White House as an example of artworks and exhibitions deemed “objectionable” or “divisive.”
Margaret Cho is back on tour with her bold, unapologetic take on the state of society.
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A conversation with sexologist Tyomi Morgan in front of a live audience
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