Segment 1: Second accusation of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee increases some people's doubts about confirmation.
As Christine Blasey Ford prepares to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about her claim of sexual assault by U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, another woman has come forward accusing President Trump's candidate of the same thing. While those on Capitol Hill wrestle with how to proceed, we looked at the ethical questions involved and asked listeners if they thought the allegations should halt the confirmation process.
- Brenda Bethman, director of the UMKC Women's Center
- Kyle Velte, associate professor of law at the University of Kansas
Segment 2, beginning at 27:42: The women who challenged male aviators in the golden age of flying.
The time between the World Wars saw an increased interest in flight, partly due to the popularity, and danger, of airplane racing. While this was considered a solely male domain, a small group of women challenged that thinking. Today, we learned about five of these female pilots and how they helped to pave the way for women in aviation.
- Keith O'Brien, author of "Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History"
Keith O'Brien will discuss 'Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History,' 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Linda Hall Library, 5109 Cherry St., Kansas City, Missouri 64110. The event is free but registration is required.
