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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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Aging
Wisdom
Lemonada Media
Wiser Than Me
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Music
Bonnie Raitt
Grief
Motherhood
Judith Louis-Dreyfus
Older Women
Stories
Women's Empowerment
Patti Labelle
Cooking
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Comedy
Friendship
Civil Rights Movement
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 4 of her award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me™. Each week, she has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. Julia sits at the feet of some extraordinary teachers this season, and of course her 91-year-old mom, Judith. Tune in to laugh, cry, and ... more

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We are saddened by the news of Dolores Huerta’s passing at the age of 96. She was a defining leader and organizer in the labor rights movement who became a kind of Mexican-American folk hero. She championed immigrants and spent her life fighting for ... more

On Wiser Than Me, Julia seeks out the wisdom of women who have lived longer than she has. Today, we’re bringing you something a little different: Julia’s appearance on the podcast Friends Keep Secrets, where the roles are reversed. Its hosts, Benny B... more

We are saddened by the news of Gloria Steinem’s passing at the age of 92. Gloria was a force and the defining leader of the women’s movement. Steinem’s commitment knew no bounds, as she spent her life fighting for women's equality, autonomy and a sea... more

This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 73-year-old style and music legend Cyndi Lauper. The pair talk premonitions, pop hits, and why she thinks she owes Steven Spielberg a decades-overdue apology note. From singing in the shower as a kid t... more

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Dolores Huerta
Labor activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers
United Farm Workers
Episode: Listen Once More: Julia Gets Wise with Dolores Huerta
Gloria Steinem
Feminist activist, writer, and organizer
Founder/leader in multiple feminist organizations including Ms. Magazine, National Women's Political Caucus
Episode: Listen Once More: Julia Gets Wise with Gloria Steinem
Cyndi Lauper
Musician and activist
Singer, Activist, Actress
Episode: Julia Gets Wise with Cyndi Lauper
Joan Baez
Singer, activist
Episode: Julia Gets Wise with Joan Baez
Janet Mills
Governor of Maine
Office of the Governor of Maine
Episode: Julia Gets Wise with Governor Janet Mills
Pamela Suzette Grier
Iconic actor and activist, star of Coffy and Jackie Brown
Actor, Author
Episode: Julia Gets Wise with Pam Grier
Jean Smart
Award-winning actor known for Designing Women, Frasier, Hacks, and more
Episode: Julia Gets Wise with Jean Smart
Pam Grier
Guest, widely recognized actress
Actor
Episode: New Episodes Coming Soon!
Judith Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus's mother
Individual
Episode: New Episodes Coming Soon!

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18.9k ratings
  • These are lovely, warm interviews.

    Podchaser
    4
    Sarah B
    2 months ago
  • Learning So Much from these Truly Wise Women

    Listening to these various wise women is so energizing! They remind me that with age comes true wisdom. Aging isn’t to be feared; it is to be welcomed and celebrated. Thank you, Julia and guests! Please interview Tara Brach in your upcoming Season 5! We can all learn from this very wise woman. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djutz206
    United States2 months ago
  • Incredible

    I’m loving this podcast, what an amazing idea! Please, keep it coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K-_9025
    Canada4 months ago
  • Disappointed

    I was a huge fan to start but the Catherine O’Hara interview left a bad taste in my mouth. I thought Julia would be more respectful of different religions. I was aghast at her joke about the Pope, to a Catholic. It was not funny. It was in bad taste. Catherine deserved better and she is a class act Julia could learn from.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gw843
    Canada4 months ago
  • We really don't live in the same world

    There’s so much I love about this podcast, and I want to continue to listen, but it’s just so obvious you really despise people like me (conservatives). It’s just so strange to me that you really think that Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel were the “first to go down” and hit the hardest regarding the freedom of speech! How are they suffering? They are praised and applauded by all of the “celebrity elite”! Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck and killed because someone disagreed with what he said. I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SaintlyHome
    United States4 months ago

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Shows depth and warmth; guests feel like mentors.
Listeners love the authentic host-guest chemistry.
Some listeners want fewer Amazon-exclusive episodes but still praise overall quality.
The mix of culture, wisdom, and humor resonates widely.

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#42
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#43
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#91
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#250
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#35
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#38
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Listen Once More: Julia Gets Wise with Dolores Huerta
Q: How do you square your Catholicism with your shift on abortion, and feminism and social political activism?
Huerta says Gloria Steinem helped her understand abortion as a choice, while Eleanor Smeal helped her frame reproductive autonomy as a right. She argues that Catholic identity does not require accepting every position of the Church and that women should decide whether to have children.
Listen Once More: Julia Gets Wise with Dolores Huerta
Q: Can you tell us the origin story of that phrase?
Huerta explains that she coined “Sí Se Puede” while organizing in Arizona to overturn a law restricting farmworker strikes and boycotts. When people told her those actions were impossible there, she replied, “Sí Se Puede,” and the rally adopted the phrase.
Presenting: Julia on Friends Keep Secrets
Q: How do you keep it going for so long?
Julia says children bring a major shift because their needs move ahead of the parents' own, while adding that parenthood can ultimately make life happier despite the adjustment.
Presenting: Julia on Friends Keep Secrets
Q: How do you make it all work with, you know, you're successful, you're forward-facing. Both me and my wife are forward-facing people. How do you keep your children, A, grounded, B, how do you ensure that their life is as normal as possible while growing up?
Julia recommends following a moral compass, modeling those values, and setting limits on children's screen use. She says parents should consider keeping phones away when the family is together at home.
Listen Once More: Julia Gets Wise with Gloria Steinem
Q: What has age given you that you value most?
Age has freed me from rigid expectations, allowing a focus on persuasion, writing, and continuing to move boundaries through activism and thoughtful leadership.

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A candid, warmth-filled interview series centered on wisdom, resilience, and aging with iconic older women across arts, activism, politics, sports, and culture. Conversations blend personal history, professional peaks, and life philosophy, often pairing humor with hard-won insight about aging, motherhood, and empowerment. Notable throughlines include resilience in the face of industry challenges, advocacy for social change, mentorship across generations, and a celebration of women's experiences beyond youth. The show's unique angle is foregrounding elder women as teachers, with a consistently generous, intimate host dynamic and a strong emphasis on kindness, humor, and practical wisdom that translates to a wide audience of curious listeners... more

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1. Dolores Huerta
2. Gloria Steinem
3. Cyndi Lauper
4. Joan Baez
5. Janet Mills
6. Pamela Suzette Grier
7. Jean Smart
8. Pam Grier

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