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Two years after the 50th anniversary of the publication of Erica Jong’s iconic novel, Fear of Flying, and three years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade with the Supreme Court of the United States’ Dobbs decision, Molly Jong-Fast is telling the story of her mother, feminism, fame and what her generation is dealing with today politically and culturally.

Both anniversaries are connected as in 1973 was the launch of Jong’s book and also the year of the Roe V. Wade SCOTUS decision that legalized abortion, a right that held for 49 years.

In the era of “fake news,” the power of the media to shape our understanding of reality is undeniable. Sexist news coverage is nothing new for women, but in an election year, it’s crucial we remain vigilant and outspoken. In this episode, Gloria urges us to be conscious, careful, and critical about women’s representation in the media and gives us concrete tips for how to recognize and leverage our own power to change the narrative.

By Kristen Coe

June 7, 2025 marked 10 years since we lost our son Hunter to suicide.

Our family’s “party of six” became a “party of five”, and that sense of ruptured identity was immediate
and profoundly dislocating.  Looking back – filled with its “what ifs” – was painful; looking forward – into the occluded unknown – was nearly paralyzing.