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Eleanor Smeal describes herself as a women's rights advocate, but she's known as one of the leaders of the modern feminist movement. Smeal is a three-time president of the National Organization of Women and she's the founder of the Feminist Majority Foundation. Chrissy Keuper speaks with Smeal, who was in Knoxville to address what she says is her latest concern: getting more women into public office... 
Extra: Chrissy Keuper speaks with Eleanor Smeal about her work with women in Afghanistan in the late 1990s, when the Taliban ruled the country...
In 1974, the historic Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville was in danger of demolition because of neglect. On April 1st of that year, a group called Knoxville Heritage was formed and they raised enough money to save the Bijou. The group later changed its name to Knox Heritage... and the group still dedicates its efforts to preserving historic and culturally significant properties in our area. On June's Dialogue, Chrissy Keuper speaks with Kim Trent, Executive Director of Knox Heritage...