Feminist Money

Join us for Episode 12 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. The Feminist City: Is the Swedish city of Umeå a feminist utopia?
2. We Won’t Go Back Women’s March: Why are women rallying for feminist causes before the USA election?
3. Antigua and Barbuda Laws Challenged: Why are colonial laws still governing abortion access?
4. Feminist you should know: Merle Thornton of the Pub Protest.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Join us for Episode 11 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. End of Women’s Equality Party: Why is the Women’s Equality Party facing a final sunset?
2. American Presidential Election Incoming: Is America ready for its first woman President?
3. See the Person, not the Stereotype: What is the impact of ageism for women?  
4. Feminist you should know: Lilly Ledbetter of the Fair Pay Act.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Join us for Episode 10 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Philippines Seeks Divorce: Is it time for women in the Philippines to embrace consciously uncoupling?
2. Russia’s Cancelling Cat Ladies: Why does Russia fear women who don’t have children?
3. Pop Culture: How a Palestinian filmmaker is taking on gender inequality in the new film, Thank You for Banking with Us.
4. Feminist Money Win: Why more companies will be Accelerating Action on International Women’s Day.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Join us for Episode 9 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Navy Captain Gender Agenda: Why have headlines about an incident in New Zealand focused on the gender of a Navy captain?
2. Women in Afghanistan: What are the living conditions like for women in Afghanistan, three years after the Taliban takeover?
3. Witches Monument: The first memorial to witches, as the Netherlands recognises the women targeted in witch hunts.
4. International Women’s Day: The announcement of ‘March Forward’ as the official United Nations theme for International Women’s Day 2025.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Join us for Episode 8 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Mexico’s First Female President: Will Mexico’s first female President lead to better outcomes for women?
2. Kate Barr Can’t Win: Should you run for election with the certainty that you can’t win?
3. Job Share Politicians: Can you job share the role of a politician?
4. Feminist Money Win: A win for the retirement planning of parents.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Join us for Episode 7 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Feature: Latin America’s feminists and the strides forward being made in representation in the region.
2. Feminist Governor General: A new female Governor General for Australia with a history of valuing gender economic equity.
3. Gender Equity in Art: An artwork showing equity in action is under fire as the MONA Ladies Lounge faces potential closure.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Join us for Episode 6 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Feature: The failed referendum in the Republic of Ireland has kept antiquated references to women and their "duties within the home" in the Irish constitution.
2. Argentina healthcare access: Our international story looks at Argentina and its President’s push to wind back abortions, restricting women’s access to healthcare.
3. Mel B buys her home: After coming back to Leeds in 2019 with nothing in her bank account, Mel B has worked and lived frugally so that she has been able to buy her own home again.  

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Join us for Episode 5 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Women’s Retirement Win: The change in Australia to contribute to the retirement funds of new parents during periods of parental leave, closing gender retirement gaps.
2. Arts Funding: Our international story looks at a Lagos art gallery that could challenge the current wealth and gender gaps in the artwork by offering children the opportunity to exhibit and sell their artwork.
3. The Motherhood Penalty: After Lily Allen’s comments that “my children ruined my career”, we look at the impact of motherhood on women’s careers.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Join us for Episode 4 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Feature: We look at the rise of Swati Maliwal from an advocate for women and her decade-long tenure as the Chairperson for Delhi’s Commission for Women to becoming a national politician in India’s Parliament.
2. International: France becomes the first country in the world to explicitly state that people have a right to an abortion and to enshrine that right into the French constitution.
3. Pop Culture: Olivia Rodrigo commits funding from tour ticket proceeds to the National Network of Abortion Funds to eliminate barriers to access abortions and support reproductive choice.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

A review of the financial feminist news making headlines as of 4 March 2024. Each week in this series, you can expect news items making headlines for a financial and feminist breakdown.

This week’s episode provides a financial feminist news breakdown of stories, including: Pay gap shocks, Birth rate drops, Kylie Minogue rocks. Not sure how these stories relate to finances or feminism? Check out the podcast for our breakdown. 

You can find out more about our sources for each story below:

• 27 Feb 24 – The Guardian – Dozens of Australian businesses have gender pay gaps above 50%, landmark data reveals
• 27 Feb 24 – The Conversation – QANTAS pays women 37% less, Telstra and BHP 20%. Fifty years after equal pay laws, we still have a long way to go
• 27 Feb 24 – News.com.au – Matt Canavan wins the dumbest comment about the gender pay gap so far
• 27 Feb 24 – Workplace Gender Equality Agency – Publishing employer gender pay gaps FAQ
• 28 Feb 24 – Al Jazeera – Fears for future as South Korea’s fertility rate drops again
• 29 Feb 24 – BBC News – Why South Korean women aren't having babies
• 3 Mar 24 – SBS News – Kylie Minogue does a 'shoey' at the Brit Awards as she officially gains global icon status
• 3 Mar 24 – ABC News – Kylie Minogue named global icon at BRIT awards and Raye smashes single-year win record
• 22 Jun 23 – The Guardian – It’s a Padam-ic! Kylie’s sex-positive hit is brilliantly upending the mainstream
• 7 Sep 21 – Australian Human Rights Commission – Age Discrimination Commissioner at the National Summit on Women’s Safety and Security for Older Women

If you’re feeling inspired by the news stories you hear, please be aware that they’re our personal take on news stories rather than professional advice, so it might be worth checking in with a licensed financial professional. We’ve linked existing resources coordinated by different organisations, including the register of financial advisors, alongside some financial education and support services that could be useful to you, depending on your circumstances.