Do you know "a woman like that?"

On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation with Elaine Madsen about her award winning documentary film, I Know A Woman Like That. We will be also speaking with the celebrated author Maxine Hong Kingston and Barbara Hillary, the first known African-American woman to reach the North Pole, at the age of 75 in 2007.

The documentary features women passionately engaged in spirited endeavors at a time when the world expects them to be in their rocking chairs. Is there an older woman in your life who counters stereotypes about growing old? Join us live at 11 or send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. What can we do to honor "older people?" It's Your Call, with me, Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Maxine Hong Kingston, an eminent Chinese American author and Professor Emeritus at the University of California.

Elaine Madsen, an Emmy Award winning writer producer, director, playwright, poet and documentary maker.

Barbara Hillary, the first known African-American woman to reach the North Pole, at the age of 75 in 2007.

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Has Obama Repaired our International Image?

How is it different to be an American abroad now that President Obama is in the White House? On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation about the experiences Americans have when traveling overseas. The Bush Administration's policies severely tarnished the U.S. image globally. That has changed with President Obama in office and the House has passed a bill to launch a campaign promoting travel to the U.S. Join us live at 11 or send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. What travel experiences stand out for you? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Mike Barish, a freelance writer specializing in travel

Robert Reid, Lonely Planet's U.S. Travel Editor and spokesperson

John Vlahides, travel writer, co-founder of 71Miles.com, & TV host of National Geographic Adventure

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