Our Mothers Ourselves
Katie Hafner
Once a week, Katie Hafner -- longtime New York Times reporter and author of "Mother Daughter Me" -- interviews the offspring of one extraordinary mother. The concept is simple. And sometimes simple turns profound.
Recent Episodes
David Whyte's mother, the lyrical Mary O'Sullivan, whose love radiated like the sun itself.November 27, 2020
Alison Aucoin’s mother, Lynn Evans. The Facebook Post about one Covid death that stands for 262,673 – and counting.November 22, 2020
Rita Waterman, Soul Mother. A conversation with Ariel LeveNovember 15, 2020
Liz Mitchell – Manual Not Included. A Conversation with Biz Mitchell.November 07, 2020
"What Would Betta Do?" Betta Ehrenfeld – A Gracious Southern Lady with an opinion or two...or three...November 01, 2020
Costanza Pascolato – Fashion Icon. A Conversation with Consuelo Blocker (Uma conversa com Consuelo Blocker)October 24, 2020
Audre Lorde's The Cancer Journals, 40 years on. A conversation with Elizabeth Lorde-RollinsOctober 10, 2020
Julie Andrews – She Is Our Sunshine – An Interview with Emma Walton HamiltonOctober 04, 2020
Alice Waters of Chez Panisse – Cooking is an Act of Love. A Conversation with Fanny SingerSeptember 26, 2020
Celia Amster Bader – "The Bravest and Strongest Person I Have Known." - RBGSeptember 21, 2020
Erin Brockovich Redux -- Where *did* she get that gumption?September 13, 2020
Geraldine Ferraro, Part Two -- Trailblazer. A Conversation with Donna ZaccaroSeptember 06, 2020
Geraldine Ferraro, Part One – Trailblazer for Kamala Harris. An interview with Donna ZaccaroAugust 30, 2020
Rhoda Barney Jenkins -- What do you do when Elizabeth Cady Stanton happens to be your great-grandmother?August 23, 2020
Bella Abzug -- A Woman's Place is in The House. A Conversation with Liz Abzug.August 18, 2020
Kathleen Collins -- Lost Love Part 2. Critical edition.August 08, 2020
Kathleen Collins -- Lost Love. An Interview with Nina CollinsAugust 02, 2020
Gloria Blythe's Invisible Love for Her Children, and Her Less Invisible Passion for the Tar HeelsJuly 26, 2020
Lillian Yonally -- World War II WASP -- "Why choose a man over a plane?"July 12, 2020
Erin Brockovich has her mom, B.J. Pattee, to thank for her "stick-to-itive-ness." July 04, 2020
Michiko Miki Gorman: New York City and Boston Marathon winner. A Conversation with Danielle Mika NagelJune 28, 2020
Talmadge E. King Sr.: "If Your Father Builds a Wooden House..."June 20, 2020
Marsha Emanuel, mother of Ezekiel, Ari, and Rahm EmanuelJune 16, 2020
Athena Linos (Αθηνά Λινού) -- Paying It Forward (Twice Over)June 07, 2020
Helen Stark -- How Did She Pull That Off?May 31, 2020
Alison Aucoin’s mother, Lynn Evans. The Facebook Post about one Covid death that stands for 262,673 – and counting.November 22, 2020
Rita Waterman, Soul Mother. A conversation with Ariel LeveNovember 15, 2020
Liz Mitchell – Manual Not Included. A Conversation with Biz Mitchell.November 07, 2020
"What Would Betta Do?" Betta Ehrenfeld – A Gracious Southern Lady with an opinion or two...or three...November 01, 2020
Costanza Pascolato – Fashion Icon. A Conversation with Consuelo Blocker (Uma conversa com Consuelo Blocker)October 24, 2020
Audre Lorde's The Cancer Journals, 40 years on. A conversation with Elizabeth Lorde-RollinsOctober 10, 2020
Julie Andrews – She Is Our Sunshine – An Interview with Emma Walton HamiltonOctober 04, 2020
Alice Waters of Chez Panisse – Cooking is an Act of Love. A Conversation with Fanny SingerSeptember 26, 2020
Celia Amster Bader – "The Bravest and Strongest Person I Have Known." - RBGSeptember 21, 2020
Erin Brockovich Redux -- Where *did* she get that gumption?September 13, 2020
Geraldine Ferraro, Part Two -- Trailblazer. A Conversation with Donna ZaccaroSeptember 06, 2020
Geraldine Ferraro, Part One – Trailblazer for Kamala Harris. An interview with Donna ZaccaroAugust 30, 2020
Rhoda Barney Jenkins -- What do you do when Elizabeth Cady Stanton happens to be your great-grandmother?August 23, 2020
Bella Abzug -- A Woman's Place is in The House. A Conversation with Liz Abzug.August 18, 2020
Kathleen Collins -- Lost Love Part 2. Critical edition.August 08, 2020
Kathleen Collins -- Lost Love. An Interview with Nina CollinsAugust 02, 2020
Gloria Blythe's Invisible Love for Her Children, and Her Less Invisible Passion for the Tar HeelsJuly 26, 2020
Lillian Yonally -- World War II WASP -- "Why choose a man over a plane?"July 12, 2020
Erin Brockovich has her mom, B.J. Pattee, to thank for her "stick-to-itive-ness." July 04, 2020
Michiko Miki Gorman: New York City and Boston Marathon winner. A Conversation with Danielle Mika NagelJune 28, 2020
Talmadge E. King Sr.: "If Your Father Builds a Wooden House..."June 20, 2020
Marsha Emanuel, mother of Ezekiel, Ari, and Rahm EmanuelJune 16, 2020
Athena Linos (Αθηνά Λινού) -- Paying It Forward (Twice Over)June 07, 2020
Helen Stark -- How Did She Pull That Off?May 31, 2020