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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · September 3, 2026 · 58m

Listen Once More: Julia Gets Wise with Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem, Judith Bowles, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

In this re-aired tribute episode, Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with the late Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist and activist. They discuss Steinem's journey, her philosophy on aging without shame, and the power of older women uniting. Julia's mother, Judy Bowles, also shares her early acting ambitions and the societal pressures that made her hesitant to work outside the home.

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Highlights

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Aging Without Shame
Gloria Steinem shares her perspective on aging proudly, rejecting societal shame.
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The Army of Gray-Haired Women
Gloria envisions a powerful collective of older women reshaping society.
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A Tribute to a Revolutionary
The episode serves as a memorial to Gloria Steinem, celebrating her lifelong fight for women's equality.
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Editorial

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Judy's Early Ambitions and Societal Pressures
Julia's mother Judy recounts her early acting ambitions and the reservations she felt about working outside the home.
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Misc

✧Gloria Steinem passed away at age 92, prompting this re-air as a memorial to her life and work.
✧Gloria used the phrase 'army of gray-haired women' to describe the potential of older women to effect change.
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