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Nationwide women's strike to take place on the anniversary of Dobbs decision

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Women's strike organizers are calling for women to not spend money or go to work on the strike date.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, national and local organizers of the Women's strike, Rachel O'Leary Carmona and Tracy Jones, join host Charity Nebbe to encourage women not to go to work or spend any money on the second anniversary of the Dobbs decision. The Des Moines strike will take place at the Iowa Capitol Building on Monday, June 24. Davenport organizers are hosting a day of action in Vanderveer Park on Saturday, June 22.

Later in the author, Jessica Calarco, author of Holding it Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net joins the program. Calarco discusses the history of women in the workforce. Then, Mary Noonan, associate professor in the department of sociology and criminology at the University of Iowa, discusses the wage gap and women's current roles in the workforce.

Guests:

  • Rachel O'Leary Carmona, executive director, Women’s March Network
  • Tracy Jones, Iowa women’s strike organizer
  • Jessica Calarco, associate professor of sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, author, Holding it Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net
  • Mary Noonan, associate professor, department of sociology and criminology, University of Iowa
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.