Bella Abzug: The Legacy That Still Won’t Sit Down

About this episode

This episode explores the legacy of Bella Abzug through her daughter Liz Abzug, highlighting women's rights and leadership.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re stepping into the world of one of the boldest, most uncompromising voices in American history — Bella Abzug .She challenged Congress, rewrote the rules for women’s rights, and made it clear that equality wasn’t something to politely request. It was something to demand. And we’re exploring her legacy through the person who knew her best: her daughter, Liz Abzug . Liz has spent decades carrying her mother’s torch — from fighting to bring the new American Masters documentary Bella! This Woman’s Place Is in the House to audiences nationwide (now streaming on PBS through April15), to founding the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute , where young women learn to lead with courage, clarity, and conviction. This episode is a tribute, a history lesson, and a call to action — all in one powerful conversation.

People in this episode

Guest: Liz Abzug

Topics covered

• Women’s History
• Bella Abzug
• Women’s Rights
• Leadership

Keywords

• equality
• American history
• documentary
• Bella Abzug Leadership Institute

Mentioned in this episode

Products: American Masters documentary Bella! This Woman’s Place Is in the House

Books & works: Bella, This Woman’s Place Is in the House

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