International Women's Day 2026

Uncuffed Presents

KALW’s Uncuffed is the country’s leading radio and podcast training program for people in prison. In weekly classes taught by professional journalists, participants at San Quentin, Solano State Prison, and the California Institution for Women (CIW) learn how to make audio stories from start to finish using professional audio equipment and software. All stories workshopped … Continued


International Women's Day 2026

The First Women Exonerated from U.S. Death Row

Hosted and produced by Linda Freund for KPFA Documentary filmmaker Linda Freund tells the story of Sabrina Butler-Smith, the first woman exonerated from death row in the United States. At 18, Sabrina was wrongfully convicted of killing her nine-month-old son after signing a coerced confession and standing trial before an all-white jury with inadequate legal … Continued


International Women's Day 2026

Navigating Perimenopause: Women, Hormones & Mental Health

Hormonal changes associated with perimenopause can begin earlier than many women expect—sometimes in their 30s—and can significantly affect mental health. Anxiety, irritability, low mood, headaches, and brain fog are common symptoms, yet often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. In this episode of State of Mind, host Debra Sloss is joined by psychotherapist and hormone expert Helen Bennett, BACP, … Continued