Joan Hamburg interviews author and journalist Clara Bingham about her latest book, 'The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America from 1963 to 1973.' Clara shares the motivations behind her book, sparked by the #MeToo movement in 2017, and the importance of revisiting the second wave feminist movement. Both Joan and Clara discuss memorable experiences and pivotal moments from the early feminist movement, the significant strides made, and challenges women still face today, including reproductive rights and workplace equality. The interview highlights the interviews Clara conducted with over 120 women, including prominent figures like Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem, and delves into the cultural and legislative impacts of the women’s liberation movement.

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