Yoko Ono, "the So-Called Woman Who Broke Up the Beatles": Part 2

About this episode

This episode explores Yoko Ono's impactful art career and activism while challenging the myths surrounding her role in The Beatles' breakup.

Yoko Ono has long been cast in the shadow of John Lennon—or worse, blamed for breaking up The Beatles. But the truth is far more powerful. In this episode, we dive into Yoko’s groundbreaking solo art career, her fearless activism, and the decades of backlash she endured as a woman, an outsider, and a visionary. From participatory art and peace towers to the biscuit incident and Get Back reappraisals, we unravel the myths and celebrate the legacy of a cultural icon who turned pain into purpose...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jamie Poljanac, Erin Poljanac, Matt H

Topics covered

• Yoko Ono
• The Beatles
• art career
• activism
• cultural legacy
• myth-busting

Keywords

• Yoko Ono
• The Beatles
• art
• activism
• cultural icon
• myths
• legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Get Back

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