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Jun 1, 2018

Women bandits, language bias and … yep, those tariffs

We dive into the history and psychology of female robbers, the ones in the real world and also the ones on the big screen in “Ocean’s 8.” Also, how new tariffs affect the U.S. credibility, biased language in job listings and solar power in Puerto Rico.

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The feminism behind "Ocean’s 8"
by Paulina Velasco and Danielle Chiriguayo
Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros.
"This is really just a story about women who are excellent at their jobs — they just happen to be criminals," said Olivia Milch, co-writer and producer for "Ocean's 8."
FIFA gets countries to bend laws all the time. Why nothing on LGBT laws in Russia?
by Eliza Mills
Harry How/Getty Images
FIFA and Russia lay down the law, but corporate sponsors have influence too.
5 things you should know about women who heist
by Eliza Mills
Evans/Three Lions/Getty Images
Surprise … it's not much like "Ocean's 8."

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Women bandits, language bias and … yep, those tariffs

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Segments From This Episode

The feminism behind "Ocean’s 8"

FIFA gets countries to bend laws all the time. Why nothing on LGBT laws in Russia?

5 things you should know about women who heist