{"podcast":{"title":"Breaking Math Podcast","slug":"breaking-math-podcast-325661","podcast_index_feed_id":325661,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/breaking-math/feed.xml","website_url":"https://breakingmath.io","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/breaking-math/20260128_120149_db52c06c727767171b7ad28e5f6a32af.png","author":"Autumn Phaneuf & Noah Giansiracusa","episode_count":192,"summary":"Breaking Math is a deep-dive science, technology, engineering, AI, and mathematics podcast that explores the world through the lens of logic, patterns, and critical thinking. Hosted by Autumn Phaneuf , an expert in industrial engineering, operations research, and applied mathematics, and Noah Giansiracusa , a mathematician and leading voice in algorithmic literacy and technology ethics, the show is dedicated to uncovering the mathematical structures behind science, technology, and the systems shaping our future. What began as a conversation about math as a pure and elegant discipline has evolved into a platform for bold, interdisciplinary dialogue. Each episode of Breaking Math takes listeners on an intellectual journey—into the strange beauty of chaos theory, the ethical dilemmas of AI and algorithms, the hidden math of biology and evolution, or the physics governing black holes and the cosmos. Along the way, Autumn and Noah speak with working scientists, researchers, and thinkers across fields: computer scientists, physicists, chemists, engineers, economists, philosophers, and more. But this isn’t just a podcast about equations. It’s a show about how mathematics shapes the way w…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-math-podcast-325661"},"episode":{"title":"Priscilla Wakefield: Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy","slug":"priscilla-wakefield-empowering-women-through-financial-literacy","published_at":"2026-03-06T01:51:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-math-podcast-325661/priscilla-wakefield-empowering-women-through-financial-literacy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-math-podcast-325661","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/breaking-math/2604994","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/369257/2604994/breaking-math/2026_03_06_01_50_25_eb84e9d8-62ce-493d-9e5e-2c4637a4dbea.mp3","summary":"This Women in History Mini-Series with Dr. Victoria Bateman explores the life and contributions of Priscilla Wakefield, a revolutionary figure in financial literacy and women's empowerment during the Industrial Revolution. Wakefield's work in establishing savings banks and community insurance schemes for women highlights her belief in the practical application of mathematics for everyday life. The discussion also addresses the challenges women faced in finance during her time and her lasting impact on feminist economics. Takeaways Priscilla Wakefield taught ordinary people how to use numbers. She established England's first savings bank for women and children. Wakefield's work was pivotal during the British Industrial Revolution. She recognized the need for financial education among women. Her community insurance scheme empowered women financially. Wakefield's approach to mathematics was practical and accessible. She published influential works on women's rights and economics. Her philosophy emphasized the importance of financial literacy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Priscilla Wakefield 01:19 Priscilla Wakefield: A Revolutionary Mathematician 04:28 The Financial Landscape of Georgian Britain 06:34 Groundbreaking Contributions to Banking and Finance 07:41 Fun Facts and Legacy of Priscilla Wakefield Follow Breaking Math on Substack ( https://breakingmath.substack.com/ ) Twitter ( https://x.com/breakingmathpod ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/breakingmathmedia/ ) Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/breakingmath.bsky.social ) Website ( https://www.breakingmath.io/ ) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMathPod ) Follow Victoria on Website ( http://www.vnbateman.com/ ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/women.wealth.power/ ) Twitter ( https://x.com/vnbatem…","meta_description":"This Women in History Mini-Series with Dr. Victoria Bateman explores the life and contributions of Priscilla Wakefield, a revolutionary figure in financia…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":584,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/breaking-math-podcast-325661/episodes/priscilla-wakefield-empowering-women-through-financial-literacy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-math-podcast-325661/priscilla-wakefield-empowering-women-through-financial-literacy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}