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Pink Tax: Why Women’s Products Cost More

Did you know that women’s clothing and personal care products are often priced higher than men's? It’s been that way for years and there’s even a name for it. Pink Tax. Now with Trump implementing widespread tariffs, how will this impact women’s goods and jobs?   This week on Now You Know, we talk to Prachi Agarwal, a research fellow at the International Economic Development Group at ODI Global. She focuses on trade policy and women in trade, explaining how tariffs work and why they disproportionately impact women. In this episode: * Prachi Agarwal, (X [https://x.com/_Prachi_Agarwal]), Research Fellow | ODI Global  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, Fahrinisa Campana, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.  Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement. Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.  Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter [https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts], Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts], Threads [https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts] and YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTxNCl3jdgd7ZAcZkBrQdRH0&si=ASC-iSWKpqZVpnmn]

The Hidden Struggles of Women’s Health

Women face big decisions and even bigger challenges when it comes to their health, so we’re sharing some stories that don’t get talked about enough. We begin with one woman’s decision to freeze her eggs holding space for the future she hopes to build on her own terms. Then, we hear from a woman living with endometriosis – an all-too-common condition that's often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. We speak to an expert to help you or someone you know navigate this disease. Finally, we speak to a thyroid cancer survivor who fought for years to have her symptoms be taken seriously – and a doctor who offers empowering, practical guidance for anyone having the same experience.  This week on Now You Know, we’re taking you on a journey through some of our most powerful health stories – stories that speak to the challenges and resilience of women today.  In this episode: * Zayna Al Hamarneh, (X [https://x.com/zaynahamarneh?lang=en] / IG [https://www.instagram.com/zaynahamarneh/?hl=en]), CEO & Co-Founder of Mode Markering & PR * Anita Nneka Jones, (X [http://x.com/AnitaNnekaJones] / IG [http://www.instagram.com/anitannekajones/]), TV Presenter  * Jandra Mueller, (X [https://x.com/jandra_mueller] / IG [https://www.instagram.com/pelvichealthsd/]), Pelvic floor physical therapist  * Ayah Jaghoub, (IG [https://www.instagram.com/ayah.jagh/]), Makeup artist, thyroid cancer patient * Dr. Tania Jaber, Endocrinology Consultant | Hamad Medical Corporation  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.  Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement. Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.  Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter [https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts], Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts], Threads [https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts] and YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTxNCl3jdgd7ZAcZkBrQdRH0&si=ASC-iSWKpqZVpnmn]

The fight for divorce rights in the Philippines

Divorce remains illegal for most people in the Philippines – making it the only country besides Vatican City where it’s banned. With no legal pathway out, activists say women are often forced to stay in abusive or unwanted marriages.  In this episode of Now You Know we speak with Cindy Diaz. The mother of three has been separated from her abusive husband for over a decade and is fighting to make divorce legal. We also hear from legal expert Clara Padilla, who weighs in on whether that’s possible.  In this episode: * Cindy Diaz, Philippine Divorce Activist * Clara Padilla, Lawyer  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, Fahrinisa Campana, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.  Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement. Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.  Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter [https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts], Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts], Threads [https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts] and YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTxNCl3jdgd7ZAcZkBrQdRH0&si=ASC-iSWKpqZVpnmn]

When ICE knocks, migrant groups answer in solidarity

Across the US, migrant communities are living in fear as ICE raids surge with immigration policies tightening under the Trump administration. In response, migrant-led groups are mobilising to provide support to empower the most vulnerable to know their rights.  In this episode of Now You Know, we chat with Nelcy Garcia De Leon from Proyecto Faro, a migrant-led support group. She shares what it takes to show up for people in crisis. In this episode: * Nelcy Garcia De Leon, Board Chair | Proyecto Faro Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.  Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement. Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.  Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter [https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts], Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts], Threads [https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts] and YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTxNCl3jdgd7ZAcZkBrQdRH0&si=ASC-iSWKpqZVpnmn]