Award-winning scientist and author Ainissa Ramirez, Ph.D. joins Lisa Wexler to talk about "hidden figure" Gladys West, known as "the mother of GPS" who died at the age of 95 in January, 2026. Dr. Ramirez interviewed Gladys West and her family for a new book coming out this fall.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Award-winning scientist and author Ainissa Ramirez, Ph.D. joins Lisa Wexler to talk about "hidden figure" Gladys West, known as "the mother of GPS" who died at the age of 95 in January, 2026. Dr. Ramirez interviewed Gladys West and her family for a new book coming out this fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning scientist and author Ainissa Ramirez, Ph.D. joins Lisa Wexler to talk about "hidden figure" Gladys West, known as "the mother of GPS" who died at the age of 95 in January, 2026. Dr. Ramirez interviewed Gladys West and her family for a new book coming out this fall. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Mother Of GPS, Gladys West

Are you looking for information you can rely on? Gracie-Award Winner Lisa Wexler interviews newsmakers, celebrities (including her sister, RHONY Jill Zarin) and all kinds of extraordinary people doing the most extraordinary things. Based in CT, but still carrying that NY accent, Lisa is a suburban wife &amp; mom who is passionate about justice, our planet, animal welfare and innovation. Lisa is also the Probate Judge of Westport, CT, having been elected both as a Republican &amp; as a Democrat. Savvy, curious, and full of common sense, Lisa promises that you will learn something new in every podcast. If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you can get the whole show without any commercials, whenever you want. Plus you'll be invited to exclusive events to meet Lisa, have lunch and tour the studio. Please consider<a href="https://lisawexlershow.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> becoming a subscriber. </a> Lisa Wexler is the co-author of "Secrets of a Jewish Mother" with her sister Jill Zarin &amp; mom Gloria Kamen. She has won many broadcasting awards, including the prestigious Gracie Award and the National Women's Press Award. A more complete bio is at <a href="https://www.lisawexler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lisawexler.com.</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Are you looking for information you can rely on? Gracie-Award Winner Lisa Wexler interviews newsmakers, celebrities (including her sister, RHONY Jill Zarin) and all kinds of extraordinary people doing the most extraordinary things. Based in CT, but still carrying that NY accent, Lisa is a suburban wife & mom who is passionate about justice, our planet, animal welfare and innovation. Lisa is also the Probate Judge of Westport, CT, having been elected both as a Republican & as a Democrat. Savvy, curious, and full of common sense, Lisa promises that you will learn something new in every podcast. If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you can get the whole show without any commercials, whenever you want. Plus you'll be invited to exclusive events to meet Lisa, have lunch and tour the studio. Please consider becoming a subscriber. Lisa Wexler is the co-author of "Secrets of a Jewish Mother" with her sister Jill Zarin & mom Gloria Kamen. She has won many broadcasting awards, including the prestigious Gracie Award and the National Women's Press Award. A more complete bio is at lisawexler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you looking for information you can rely on? Gracie-Award Winner Lisa Wexler interviews newsmakers, celebrities (including her sister, RHONY Jill Zarin) and all kinds of extraordinary people doing the most extraordinary things. Based in CT, but still carrying that NY accent, Lisa is a suburban wife &amp; mom who is passionate about justice, our planet, animal welfare and innovation. Lisa is also the Probate Judge of Westport, CT, having been elected both as a Republican &amp; as a Democrat. Savvy, curious, and full of common sense, Lisa promises that you will learn something new in every podcast. If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you can get the whole show without any commercials, whenever you want. Plus you'll be invited to exclusive events to meet Lisa, have lunch and tour the studio. Please consider<a href="https://lisawexlershow.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> becoming a subscriber. </a> Lisa Wexler is the co-author of "Secrets of a Jewish Mother" with her sister Jill Zarin &amp; mom Gloria Kamen. She has won many broadcasting awards, including the prestigious Gracie Award and the National Women's Press Award. A more complete bio is at <a href="https://www.lisawexler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">lisawexler.com.</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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