Giulia Tofana is known for inventing the deadly (and untraceable) poison known as Aqua Tofana, which was the most feared cause of death by men living in Renaissance Italy. She exclusively sold her poisons to women trapped in abusive or loveless marriages, freeing them from their servitude and/or existence as their husbands' property.

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A Broad is a woman who lives by her own rules. Broads You Should Know is the podcast about the Broads who helped shape our world!

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Broads You Should Know is produced by Sara Gorsky, with editing by Chloe Skye, and original music by Darren Callahan.

In our first episode post-election Sara talks about her mindset moving forward post-election. While many folks discuss what went wrong, voter sabotage, and many other "could be's", Sara encourages everyone to focus on what we can do in our everyday lives to stand up for what we believe in. Whether that's signing petitions and protesting, or changing where you shop, it's a mistake to think that you are helpless right now.

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A Broad is a woman who lives by her own rules. Broads You Should Know is the podcast about the Broads who helped shape our world!

BroadsYouShouldKnow.com

YT/IG/FB @BroadsYouShouldKnow & TW @BYSKpodcast

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3 Ways you can help support the podcast:

1. Write a review on Apple Podcasts
2. Share your favorite episode with a friend or on social
3. Send us an email with a broad suggestion, question, or comment at BroadsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com

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Broads You Should Know is hosted by Sara Gorsky.

IG: @SaraGorsky

Web master / site design: www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com

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Broads You Should Know is produced and edited by Sara Gorsky, with original music by Darren Callahan.

This week, we revisit Chloe Skye's episode on Norma McCorvey, or as you might know her: "Jane Roe" of the Roe v Wade case. We'll tell you right now - it's probably NOT the story you were expecting to hear.

After enduring a difficult childhood in Texas, Norma's young adulthood doesn't fair much better, and ultimately leads to her landmark court case Roe v Wade. But what happens after the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal & protected under US Federal law? Does Norma carry her pregnancy to term? Does she join the ranks of women's rights activists? Does she become a beacon of hope for American women seeking the help she couldn't get in Texas?

The answers are probably not what you think (and hope), that they are, making her a truly fascinating Broad You Should Know.

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A Broad is a woman who lives by her own rules. Broads You Should Know is the podcast about the Broads who helped shape our world!

3 Ways you can help support the podcast:

1. Write a review on Apple Podcasts
2. Share your favorite episode on social media / tell a friend about the show!
3. Send us an email with a broad suggestion, question, or comment at BroadsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com

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Broads You Should Know is hosted by Sara Gorsky.

IG: @SaraGorsky

Web master / site design: www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com

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Broads You Should Know is produced by Sara Gorsky & edited by Chloe Skye