In the very first episode of The Diplomat's Cabinet podcast (née as The Gender Diplomat), host Maria Luísa Moreira explores the phenomenon of the "glass cliff" with special guest Marissa Conway, a feminist activist and expert in foreign policy. As Kamala Harris steps into the U.S. presidential race under unique and challenging circumstances, we discuss whether her candidacy represents a historic opportunity or a precarious setup for failure. Listen to unpack the gendered and racial expectations placed on Harris, explore the implications of systemic bias, and consider how American voters might respond to a potential first female, biracial president.

Further brain food on the glass cliff phenomenon:

Financial Times: Why are women still being cast off the glass cliff?

LSE: What Kamala Harris’ intersectional identity could mean for how voters evaluate her in the 2024 election

TEDx Sophie Williams: Why women and people of colour fall off the glass cliff

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