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“Through Her Eyes” is a weekly podcast hosted by human rights activist Zainab Salbi that explores contemporary issues from a female perspective. In our first season, we sit down with newsmakers such as Rep. Ilhan Omar, Olympic medalist Aly Raisman and author Patti Davis, Ronald Reagan’s daughter. Every Tuesday, check out yahoonews.com for our exclusive video episodes of this podcast.

Ilhan Omar talks feminism, politics, and family

Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks with "Through Her Eyes" about the backlash surrounding Israel. The representative also shares what she wants for women around the world and how her young daughter’s goals have changed since her historic election. <em>Recorded on</em> <em>Jan. 29, 2019.</em><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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Minister tackles white supremacy

Jacqui Lewis is a minister in New York City who’s not afraid to call out anti-Semitism and white supremacy, even when it’s happening in her own denomination. <em>Recorded on</em> <em>Feb. 5, 2019.</em><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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Jameela Jamil vs. the patriarchy

Jameela Jamil, actress and star of NBC’s “The Good Place,” won’t stop fighting for women until societal changes are made. Jamil is taking on anyone — from the Kardashians to Avon cosmetics — who promotes unrealistic body ideals. <em>Recorded on</em> <em>Feb. 13, 2019.</em><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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Aly Raisman: ‘I’m still coping’

Aly Raisman, Olympic medalist and sexual assault prevention advocate, is ready to call out any organization that helps cover up abuse. Raisman tells “Through Her Eyes” that she’s still dealing with her own recovery but won’t stop fighting for justice. <em>Recorded on</em> <em>Feb. 20, 2019.</em><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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Eco-warrior fights for clean water

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has been fighting for clean water for the past two decades, but toxic situations like those in Flint, Mich., still exist. Brockovich insists that climate change and the environment should “absolutely” be major issues in the 2020 presidential election. <em>Recorded on</em> <em>Feb. 27, 2019.</em><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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Queen Latifah talks equality

Queen Latifah, the rapper, producer and entrepreneur, admits that she never really considered herself a feminist. In this wide-ranging interview, Latifah talks race, equal pay, career, her thoughts on R. Kelly and mental health. <em>Recorded on</em> <em>March 12, 2019.</em><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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Is Trump endangering democracy?

According to Patti Davis, author and daughter of President Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump is endangering democracy as a whole. Davis tells “Through Her Eyes” that she believes her father would be “heartbroken” over the state of the country. <em>Recorded on</em> <em>March 19, 2019.</em><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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Carly Fiorina says Trump dismisses women

Former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina says that President Trump is dismissive toward women and views them as something to be used. Fiorina also asserts that the Mueller report doesn’t exonerate the president. <em>Recorded on May 14, 2019</em>.<br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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Ex-Planned Parenthood CEO: Roe v. Wade is ‘threatened’

Cecile Richards, the former Planned Parenthood president and CEO, warns that the threat to Roe v. Wade is “real.” Richards also says that the increasing rate of maternal mortality is a health care crisis. <em>Recorded on May 21, 2019.</em><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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Viola Davis on race in Hollywood

Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis has a message for white women, particularly regarding how they perceive their own privilege: “Get to know me.” Davis says that even though they’re on different journeys, “we’re in it together.” <em>Recorded on May 28, 2019.</em><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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