This episode of Feminist Money examines new gender retirement gap research, explaining why women retire with less money than men and how workplace structures, pension systems, and pay inequality combine to disadvantage women over their lifetimes. Plus, thanks to the University of Edinburgh, find out what the financial industry can actually do to address it.

We then turn to Iranian women’s economic reality, exploring how political repression, ongoing protests, and economic instability affect women’s ability to work, earn, and maintain financial independence in Iran today.

In our entertainment segment, we spotlight menopause comedy with Bridget Christie’s The Change, discussing why menopause representation in television matters for women’s careers and cultural visibility.

We close with Katherine Ryan’s viral takedown of Brooklyn Beckham, unpacking the backlash to nepo baby culture, thanks to the feminist comedian calling out the reality of nepo babies who use their inherited name and fame to dominate headlines.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.