The topic of 'Women's rights and empowerment' is central to the podcast episodes provided, as they explore various aspects of women's history, activism, and leadership.

The 'The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire' episode highlights the prominent role played by women, such as Rose Schneiderman and Frances Perkins, in the labor movement and the fight for worker rights, underscoring the intersection of women's rights and worker empowerment.

The 'Amelia Earhart: American Aviation Pioneer' episode explores Earhart's defiance of gender norms, her advocacy for women's roles in aviation, and her impact as a symbol of women's empowerment.

The 'Episode 12: Patriarchy Impeached - Is this what justice looks like? The Catherine Claxton story' episode delves into Catherine's courageous fight for justice against sexual abuse and discrimination within a powerful international organization like the UN, which ties into broader themes of women's rights and empowerment.

The 'S2 Ep2: EP.02 - Elif Shafak' episode discusses the influence of Shafak's mother and grandmother on instilling a sense of sisterhood and the importance of women's empowerment in her life and work.