What WPLN is Reading, Watching, Listening to, and Excited for in December 2023

READING | A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Flesche Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become America's First Indian Doctor by Joe Starita: In 1889 — 31 years before the U.S. recognized women's right to vote — Susan La Flesche Picotte earned her medical degree, making her the first Native American doctor. Learn more about this woman trailblazer.

WATCHING | The Crown, on Netflix: The Crown is an award-winning historical drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and is in its sixth and final season. This season comes the closest to present-day, covering the years from 1997 to 2005.

LISTENING TO | Hot Mics from Left to Right with special guest Lauren Leader, All In Together Co-Founder and CEO: Special guest Lauren Leader joins Hot Mics from Left to Right hosts Maria Cardona and Alice Stewart to discuss how the media coverage of presidential candidate Nikki Haley — the only woman in the 2024 presidential race — compares to that of her male opponents.

EXCITED FOR | Our 2024 National #WPLNSummit: There's nothing better than being surrounded by women leaders from across the country, talking about the issues that matter and sharing advice on how to lead. Early Bird pricing ends January 1, so register today and save!

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