Women Leaders, Sexist Trolls in the Age of Trump

To the Point

Women Leaders, Sexist Trolls in the Age of Trump

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Published on May 17, 2016, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:52:45

Episode Description

If a city councilman voted against a new sports arena, would he be attacked because he's "a man?" We all know the answer. But, since five women council members voted that way in Seattle, they've been subjected to an onslaught of online attacks, leading to fear of violence -- because of their gender. Does that explain why so few women ever stand for election? 

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.