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Jane McManus on ‘The Fast Track’

Jane McManus on ‘The Fast Track’

On this week’s 51%, we speak with sports journalist Jane McManus about the history and business of women’s sports, as detailed in her new book The Fast Track. From pay gaps to broadcasting hurdles, McManus says a number of forces have held women’s sports back since...

The Book Show | Allegra Goodman – Isola

Bestselling novelist Allegra Goodman’s latest, “Isola,” is inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine. It is an epic saga about a French noblewoman deserted on an island where her survival depends on the power of...

Mighty mice and food allergies

Mighty mice and food allergies

Scientists may have discovered the genetic key that allowed humans to develop complex language. And new research looks deeper into what causes allergic reactions and intolerances to common foods like nuts, milk, and eggs.