Podcasts History Womanica Women of Sound: Mary Dee with a special appearance from Rep. Kathy Manning

Women of Sound: Mary Dee with a special appearance from Rep. Kathy Manning

Published: March 8, 2024, 8 a.m.

This International Women\u2019s Day we have a special episode of Womanica in partnership with iHeart Radio\u2019s initiative, Pass the Mic. Tune in to hear host Jenny Kaplan speak to her mom, U.S. Representative Kathy Manning, about why women's voices matter. Then, we\u2019ll get into today\u2019s Womanican: Mary \u201cDee\u201d Dudley (1912-1964). She was the first Black woman disc jockey in the US. Through her fan-favorite show Movin\u2019 Around, she pioneered a new form of radio that seamlessly blended news, music, and culture, creating the blueprint for radio personalities today