Ani DiFranco: podcast appearances and interviews

Ani DiFranco, born September 23, 1970, is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter known for her prolific musical career and her involvement in social and political causes. She has released more than 20 albums, primarily through her own record label, Righteous Babe. Her music blends elements of folk rock and alternative rock with influences from punk, funk, hip-hop, and jazz. DiFranco's work emphasizes independence and activism, supporting movements such as abortion rights and LGBTQ visibility through benefit concerts, appearances on benefit albums, and her foundation, the Righteous Babe Foundation. She considers folk singer Pete Seeger as one of her mentors. In addition to her musical output, DiFranco authored a memoir titled No Walls and the Recurring Dream, published in 2019, which appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list. She expanded her career into theater, making her Broadway debut as Persephone in Hadestown in 2024, a role she previously performed in the show's concept album.