Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Monday, September 23, 2019: Akemi Johnson, Rebecca Sonnenshine, Somali American Women in Minn. and Betty Reid Soskin




Today on KPFA Radio’s Women’s Magazine Sharon Sobotta interviews TV & Screenwriter and Producer Rebecca Sonnenshine as she tells us how having a seat at the writing table for network series and films, as a woman, is changing the way stories are told.

Next Sharon talks to Akemi Johnson who gives us a close up view of what is happening in the border towns of military bases in places like Okinawa, Japan with book released in June 2019
Betty Reid Soskin

Somali American women in Minnesota offer support for Representative Ilhan Omar, as she is continually bullied and mischaracterized by the president. Sharon interviews writer Jojo about her experience as a Somalian woman in America.

Betty Reid Soskin, America’s oldest park ranger turns 98 this week, just in time for the launch of the documentary featuring her life called, No Time To Waste. Look for screenings on October 5 in Mill Valley and other places in the near future.

Click here to listen to the show. 59:50 min

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