‘Liberation’ | The BSB Podcast
Everyone has a story to tell, which is just one of the many reasons we should talk with family and friends, so that stories can live on. Memories hold so much power, as that is how people live on forever. While people may pass away, the impact they have on our lives and on the world in general never does. Liberation is a play that honors this, as the main character looks back on an integral moment in her mother’s life, in an attempt to resolve her grief and perhaps better understand her mother’s choices. This Broadway show from playwright Bess Wohl and director Whitney White is a love letter to Second-Wave feminism as well as the women who shaped that movement, and frankly our lives. Liberation is rich in detail, so we’re still dissecting it, which makes it the perfect show to chat about on our most recent episode of The BSB Podcast!
In this BSB Podcast episode, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko share their thoughts on what made Liberation such a special play. Beginning with a breakdown of the story, these two deep-dive into each character and how their motivations either enhance the narrative or undermine the show’s emotional impact. While exploring a personal story in a larger world, what does Liberation attempt to say about both? Is it possible to find answers from someone who has since passed through those who knew her?
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Liberation Review: Sisterhood, With Notes
Podcast credits and show notes for this podcast
- RJ Miller-Zelinko
- Brian Kitson
Recorded on 01/28/2026
Liberation Review: Sisterhood, With Notes
