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Democratic Attorneys General across the country are gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy and insane four years under Trump 2.0. Amongst those AGs is Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell who joined us for a chat on what this prep looks like. She walked us through what AGs do, how they protect constituents, and what is top of mind for her office. We also chatted about the Reproductive Justice Unit she created within the AG’s office – a queen!

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 Four political podcasters, four mics, and loads of election takeaways on this episode featuring our friends from the American Fever Dream Podcast, V Spehar (@undethedesknews) and Sami Sage (@betches_news). Low key, high key this episode could’ve been over 24 hours long, but we wrapped it up into a digestible first look at what happened this election, and what we’ve gleaned so far. It’s the first of many post mortems and rants, and a jumping off point for the work we’ll all have ahead.

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It’s just ya gals gabbin’ about the election and all the things we’ve been seeing in the final countdown. We give you our latest thoughts, feels, and tidbits of advice as we get down to the nitty gritty last bit of this wild election season ride. We’ll see you on October 13th for the post-election debrief – fingers crossed for good news bears. In the meantime, GO VOTE!

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**Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted well before the hurricane hit NC** We’re in the final stretch of this election season, and this is our very last interview before it – we’re doing a solo eppy next week, so don’t fret!! But to cap it off, we had to go with an EPIC one with the amazing Julie von Haefen, who is a state rep in North Carolina. We run through the state’s lay of the land politically and the momentum being built across the state by young people. It’s a state to watch and so is this episode on our YouTube :)

North Carolina with State Rep. Julie von Haefen: https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/758

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There are many avenues to flipping the House blue and one of the avenues includes a Republican held seat in rural Colorado – the 3rd Congressional District. And while its inflammatory current representative has moved districts, it’s still a battle to flip with Democrat Adam Frisch making a second swing at it. This episode chats on what is needed to make the district vote blue, the issues impacting rural voters, and the epic father-son road trip 2.0 that’s happening with Adam and his son.

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How does the overturning of Roe impact those serving in our military and their families? We get into that question and answer with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill who has focused legislatively on trying to protect and enhance access to reproductive care for those serving our country. Core to this conversation is a revelation that not only is the GOP anti-healthcare, but they also are anti-transparency. Outside of repro, we also chat about the 2024 election and what may be ahead for the Congresswoman as she considers a run for NJ governor next year.

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We’re in the final stretch of election season and there’s a US Senate race you need to have on your radar – and it’s in a purple state, Maryland. The race is between County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and the state’s former Governor, Larry Hogan – and you guessed it, it’s a close on. So, we brought Angela on the show to chat about her campaign, what’s at stake, and what her vision is for that seat, which is where this episode comes into play. 

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Give me a V, give me an O, give me a T, give an E - what does that spell?! VOTE! Which is really the core message of this episode with none other than Congressman Maxwell Frost. Think of this as your pep talk or maybe even your meditation for the election, and then send this convo to a friend that needs a little more VOTE action in their life. It’s the final countdown, and this eppy will get you in the right spirit. 

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If you end up moving to Maryland after listening to this episode, we will not be surprised. The state’s Governor Wes Moore joined us to talk about where the state is going and what it’s doing – here’s the hint, it’s going up and it’s doing big things. Those big things include major economic growth and making communities safer, two pillars we dive into in this conversation. We also chat on MD’s must check out places and spaces, the Ravens, fantasy football, and so much more..

Maryland: Governor Wes Moore: https://governor.maryland.gov/Pages/home.aspx

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Skip the coffee for this episode because it’s radiating so much energy, you’ll be more electric after than a solar panel. In the first half we debrief the absolutely next level debate between Kamala Harris and former cheeto-in-chief. And in the second half we chat with a candidate whose seat is literally the reason the Dems have the majority in Michigan right now, State Rep. Jaime Churches. We get into what is on the line, what conversations are like with voters, and what opponents like hers are trying to throw at women candidates. Know a friend in Michigan? Send them this.

State Rep. Jaime Churches: https://www.jaimechurches.com/

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Ballot measures have become the talk of the town the last few years, and that’s not about to stop any time soon. Their MVP moment is continuing, and Oklahoma State Rep. Mickey Dollens' new book on how they work as a form of direct democracy gets into all of the deats – oh, and so does this convo with him. We also chat about Oklahoma politics, getting shit done, vending machines, and our favorite chips – V important in our opinion. 

The Citizen’s Guide to Political Change by Mickey Dollens: https://tinyurl.com/bdeh842x

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All things are looking peachy-keen in Georgia with the race for state house in district 47 with Debra Shigley on the ticket. With part of her district in the now infamous Fulton County, the race has become even more so one to watch, especially as the district itself evolves, which she tells us all about in this episode. She also gives the 411 on what a day in the life of a candidate looks like, what she’d like to see on the education policy front, and what issues voters have on their minds this election cycle.

Candidate for Georgia State House, Debra Shigley: https://www.debraforgeorgia.com/

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In November, we’ll all go to the polls (seriously this is your reminder to vote) to decide who will have access to the nuclear codes. Insane right? We thought so too, so we got the details on the lay of the land when it comes to nuclear weapons around the world and what it really means for a prez to have the codes. And we got those deats from our gals the Federation of American Scientists [FAS], Eliana Johns & Mackenzie Knight. If you’re not sure what’s on the line this year, this episode will make it clear as day.

• FAS social media handle (on Twitter and Instagram): @scientistsorg 
• Find updates from Mackenzie and Eliana on Twitter: @m_knight7 and @elianajjohns
• For an overview of world nuclear forces: https://fas.org/initiative/status-world-nuclear-forces/ 
• If you want to dive deeper into our work on specific countries, check out our Nuclear Notebooks published in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
• Follow our friends' work and find potential internship/job opportunities at: 
• Nuclear Threat Initiative
• Arms Control Association
• ReThink Media
• Union of Concerned Scientists
• Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

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The much requested return of Vermont State Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone on the pod is here with this eppy, which is a blast and a half. We chatted all-things political fashion, our fave spots to thrift, and so much more. In the midst of primary season and changing tides in Vermont politics, we also talked about the concept of passing the torch and building the bench. 

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This episode goes from the window to the Walz of political topics, touching on the B I G news out of camp Kamala with the VP drop to the weirdo sh*t happening at team RFK-who-even-cares-about-him. It also importantly features an interview with the amazing Rep. Christina Haswood of Kansas. Rep. Haswood provides the 411 on the current political enviro in Kansas, her district, and what’s going on in this casual little year of 2024.

Kansas. State Rep. Haswood: https://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/members/rep_haswood_christina_1/

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If you’re 21+ and interested in playing a fun drinking game, may we recommend a sip for every time we say “bobby gold bars” in this episode – also shoutout Senator Fetterman for coming up with that gem of a zinger for the current US Senator from NJ that’s on his way a la corruption. More importantly is the race for who is going to bring trust back to this US Senate seat come November, which on the Dem side has Congressman Andy Kim on the ballot. In this episode, we chatted with him about the race, being a young father in office, and how he wants to bring normalcy to the office.

Congressman Andy Kim for US Senate: https://www.andykim.com/

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OMFG is this feeling called hope? Excitement? Living, breathing excitement? Uh yea, this moment – ya know that moment where Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris [ICON] – who is now running to be the next president of the US of A – is electric. Happy tears all around. In this eppy, we debrief, we get amped, and we act like this is a pep rally because honestly it is. Get excited because we’re going for a Brat Summer and a Brat presidency! 

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 There’s a rather spicy US Senate race going on in Florida ICYMI and if you’ve been out of the loop on it, this is the episode to use to catch right on up. The reason? Our guest, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Florida, who is taking on Senator Rick Scott. She tells about his short-comings [there are a lot], what issues Floridians are contending with, and how she plans to use her experience as a former Congresswoman to help improve the lives of people in her home state. She also tells us about her favorite things about the state, including recs for visiting the Keys.

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: https://www.debbieforflorida.com/

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We all thought Maddie had moved on to Zach Bryan, but her heart is still with Jack Harlow, forever and always, as we find out on this episode with Congressman McGarvey, a fellow Kentuckian. Part match-making for Maddie and Jack Harlow, part conversation on how to help small businesses grow, and part conversation on bipartisanship - not to mention the quirks of Congress, we took this chat all over town – which you should do too, by sending it to a friend that’s curious about the Dem that KY Senate Dems famous on TikTok before heading to DC.

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BRB and TBT were back with re-release of an ever-timely interview with Kris Brown, President of Brady. This episode dives into common sense gun reform - covering what some of those reforms look like, what the arguments for and against are, and how we can move them ahead. 

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 How does being the youngest parent in Congress impact how one thinks about policy and its impacts? It’s a question we asked Congressman Auchincloss [D-MA] who has made one of his central policy focuses online safety. And to that, we chat about legislative change and cultural change that’s needed to improve the mental health of kids and adults alike, keep kids safe online, and encourage more touching grass time. Social media and big tech and how to rein them in are central to this episode's discussion as well. 

Rep. Auchincloss: https://auchincloss.house.gov/

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Will Rollins is running for Congress in SoCal with the goal of thoughtfully escorting the current Republican incumbent to the curb (of one of the buildings that said incumbent allegedly owns and has raised rent prices on for residents during a housing crisis). In this episode, we chat with him about this race, his prior run, and the critical nature of name recognition. We also zero in on the need to stop the clown show in Congress and a desperate need for more normal people to run for office. There’s a lot that can change with this seat, and we get into it all.

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All eyes are on the swing state of Nevada this episode because we brought on Nevada State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro to chat all about the state’s politics, its purple reputation, and an issue that’s top of mind for voters – abortion. We discuss ballot measures, the inter-party politics, and how the state’s independent streak plays a role. Also central to our convo are the behind the scenes moments of being a state Senate Majority leader, career tips, and life with two kids, a husband, and several pets, including a cat named Jeff.

NV State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Legislator/A/Senate/Current/6

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Ted Cruz could lose his job this year. Not exactly a devastating loss to say the least. But the focus should be on what would be gained if this happens, specifically if Texas Congressman Colin Allred wins the race [for US Senate]. From our conversation with the Congressman, it would mean more bipartisan solutions, more wins for veterans, more wins for healthcare access, and a Senator that doesn’t flee the state during a weather crisis. There’s a lot on the [yard] line for Texans [and this country] according to the multi-hyphenate Congressman [pro football player-voting rights lawyer-Texas native-Congressman to name a few of the many], this year, and his campaign is bringing that message across the state, and to this episode of the podcast. 

Colin Allred: https://colinallred.com/

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What’s the political landscape in Idaho? Is it really that conservative? Is there a reason the state seems to embrace right-wingers? And what do people think Dems are trying to take from them? These questions and more on the very red state are answered by Democratic Congressional candidate, Kaylee Peterson. She walks us through the state’s media deserts and how that impacts the landscapes, how isolation contributes to fear, and who/what comes into the stoke the flames. We also chat about her campaign, why she’s running, and the need to build party infrastructure in the state.

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What goes down in PA’s HD-137? Anna Thomas, candidate for state house in the district fills us in. From the magical small businesses to the need for more transportation for commuters this candidate puts a spotlight on it all. She also gives us the lay of the land with voters – what they’re looking for and what issues matter to them most of all.

Anna Thomas on Insta: annaforpenna

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All eyes have been on Montana since the Montana Boyz burst onto the scene, but they really should be on this candidate for governor of Montana – Ryan Busse. On this episode, we chat with Ryan about his campaign, what drove him to run for office, and of course, the best things Montana has to offer. If you’ve been curious about Montana [literally we cannot wait to go] or its politics [it’s the wild west, literally], this interview will clue you in.

Ryan Busse: https://busseformontana.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryan.busse

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We’re back and we’re having a [baja] blast on this episode with West Virginia Delegate Kayla Young! In our new format, we shoot the shit about what’s going on in WV politically from the upcoming primaries to Baby Dog, and Kristi Noem’s dog [RIP] to everything else and beyond. We catch up on Delegate Young’s epic Vegas wedding, TikToking as a representative, woes with Reels [duh], and what the vibes of the year are – which included getting a pulse on whether Republican voters will turn out or not in November. Lots of questions, lots of commentary.

Delegate Kayla Young: https://tinyurl.com/5fyyy2hh

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What in the world is happening with this potential TikTok ban? And honestly, what even is it? Is it a ban? We asked Gen-Z Congressman Maxwell Frost, who gave us the 411 on the what, the why, the who, and the when. And while we were at, we also talked about the 2024 elections – ya know, those big AF things happening THIS year. Specifically, we zeroed in on the youth vote and how those numbers are shaping up for the federal, and in another lens, what that looks like in Florida. A conversation of possibilities, our chat covers what the Congressman thinks is possible in Florida this cycle and what needs to happen in the years to come.

Congressman Maxwell Frost: https://frost.house.gov/

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Ya girls are back with a debrief episode on both our trips – DC and Austin. It’s politics, gossip, takeaways, and a crush on a hot secret service guy. It’s truly a grab bag with discoveries you might not have seen coming, or at least we didn’t. We also chat about an exciting podcast announcement regarding our upcoming format change WHICH IS GOING TO BE SO FUN, GET REAAAAADY. Is this the most unhinged episode description to date? Yes, yes, it is. Are we here for it? At least we are ;)

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There’s little cutie speech that the president gives called the State of the Union Address or as the wonks like to shorten it to, SOTU. Sounds kind of like a fun drink in our opinion, but it’s literally a look at from the president’s eyes the state or status of the nation at the juncture that they give said speech. This one is sure to be a banger, and to prepare and react we brought on USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald to bring us through the numbers. The cold hard numbers and facts on the status of ~tings~ from the economy to immigration. Our convo will give you a look into it all and so will the full report, which is included in the episode description.

USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald: https://tinyurl.com/nhavdws2

USAFacts SOTU by the numbers: https://usafacts.org/state-of-the-union/

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Have you heard about what’s been happening with school boards? If you haven’t, you’re about to, with our conversation with the Co-Founder of Run for Something’s Amanda Litman. She provides the 411 on how the far-right has long had their eyes on this educational and powerful prize, and where their efforts have led… ya know like to book bans that have the dictionary on the no-go list… Yea… so it’s been a ride the last few years for school boards to say the least, and even more so recently a la Moms For Liberty. So, what next? The next is recruiting and training candidates that want to run for school board in all 50 states, as well as building and sustaining power on these school boards. It’s a plan in the process and one you can not just learn about with this episode, but can get involved with.

Run For Something: https://runforsomething.net/

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The fentanyl crisis has impacted individuals and families in every corner of this country. But how did this crisis start? And where are its impacts the deepest? Many of those answers start in West Virginia. As told by our guest JoAnna Vance, a Program Coordinator at WV Economic Justice, the crisis has taken a huge toll and a huge amount of lives. It’s a crisis that she’s actively a part of turning around through her advocacy. It’s also a crisis rife with stigmas around solutions and treatment – another element to this huge conversation.And to that point, in this conversation, we look at some of the solutions proposed, from Narcan distribution to safe injection sites, and beyond to see how we can work together to end this epidemic that’s already robbed too many people of their lives.

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The topic on the tip of everyone’s tongues right now is immigration. From the border bill to the Trump theatrics to the meltdowns on team GOP, the issue is getting thrown around like a Superbowl football. But what is this messaging really doing? And how will it impact this year’s elections? In a classic look at words matter, this episode brings Beatriz Lopez, the Deputy Director of the Immigration Hub in to talk about the difference in messaging in the different camps on this vital policy vertical. 

Beatriz Lopez, Deputy Director of the Immigration Hub: http://tinyurl.com/694keyxm

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It’s 2024 and the GOP is coming for birth control. But the thing is this isn’t just a ‘whoops yolo’ by the ultra-conservative crew, it’s the definition of the political long game. It’s this very long game that we dissect with none other than longtime repro rights advocate, Mini Timmaraju, the President & CEO of Reproductive Freedom For All. We look at how this plan came to be, what’s different about the repro rights landscape now from when Mini first dove in, and how we can fight back now. We also look at how much is encompassed in the repro rights basket – and how important it is to go beyond just talking about abortion, but to talk about miscarriages, the criminalization of doctors, birth control and contraceptives, and more.

Reproductive Freedom For All: https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/

Mini Timmaraju: https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/about/leadership-board/mini-timmaraju/

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Did we take out our calculators for this episode? No, but we considered it because this interview focuses all on campaign finance and how to cultivate a career in this very needed piece of the successful campaign puzzle. We talk challenges, we talk strategy, and we talk about how we need more young people to explore this vital path with Sydney Levin-Epstein, Director of Development at Arena who is an ace at campaign finance, having come to Arena having worked  Senator Markey’s Deputy Finance Director on his 2020 campaign and throughout the fundraising space. Sydney helped us (and now you) get an understanding of the campaign finance career track, what it’s like to transition from an external career into it, and the training available via Arena. Know someone that’s good at crunching numbers? Is that you? Then bam, this episode is going to be your bread, butter, and forever and always. 

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Sydney Levin-Epstein: https://arena.run/team/sydney-levin-epstein

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 If you’re an OG, you know that we love to put the spotlight on various political careers, sharing the BTS on what they’re like. If you’re new here, that’s a little bit about some of our episodes, including this one with Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer. In this episode, Abby tells us about her career journey, first as a state rep, then a member of Congress at age 28, and the current role in the State Department. We get into what a Special Envoy does, how they’re appointed, and what a day in their life looks like. We also talk about the focus of her particular department, looking at youth issues around the globe – naturally, diplomacy and yes, Mary Kate and Ashley make their way into this convo.

Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer: https://www.state.gov/biographies/abby-finkenauer/

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What do legislators talk about behind closed doors? What happens when they get together? What ideas do they share? How do they collaborate? For leaders and legislators a part of The NewDEAL, they convene, they collaborate, and they bring ideas to the table that help their communities. They also, looking at this election year, are focused on protecting democracy. It’s central to conversations happening right now according to our guest, the amazing Debbie Cox Bultan, the CEO at The NewDEAL. In this episode she gives us the scoop on the behind the scenes, what was accomplished by leaders together in 2023, and what’s ahead this year – buckle up, buttercups!

The NewDEAL: https://newdealleaders.org/

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Bipartisanship is back and we’re so freakin’ glad about it. Working across the aisle is not an easy feat and yet it’s something that members of Future Caucus do regularly. The org brings together young legislators from across the aisle and provides a space for them to talk out issues, ideas, and work together to get shit done. In today’s polarized enviro, it’s uber impressive and something we needed to get the scoop on. Cue, our guests, VT Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, a Democrat and VT Rep. Casey Toof, A Republican. These two guests walk us through how they work together and what strategies they implement to do so. They also provide us with perspective on how important bipartisanship is and also having conversations with people you may not agree with. There’s much common ground to be found, and these two guests tell the tale of how to find it. 

VT Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone: https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/37395

VT Rep. Casey Toof: https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/30955

Future Caucus: https://futurecaucus.org/

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If you asked us if we were surprised that Senator Manchin decided to retire, we’d say 50/50. If you asked candidate for Senate, Zach Shrewsbury, he’d say nope, not at all. Zach has had a pulse on how Manchin plays politics for quite some time, interacting with him as an organizer. He’s also had a pulse on West Virginia politics and the needs of WV residents as a result. And those needs, those issues need to be communicated and represented in the Senate. Zach is running to be that representation and to remind all to not count rural voters out [or people for that matter]. This episode discusses his run for office, the campaign’s focus, and what’s been missing in WV politics. PS Tyler Childers, if you’re reading this, this is the campaign to get involved in ;) You didn’t hear it from us…or did you?

Meet Zach Shrewsbury: https://www.shrewsburyforsenate.com/

Zach on TikTok: http://tinyurl.com/39unbd7a

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Who is ‘Big Hospital?’ Going once…going twice…going three times… anyone?! Yea, it was an answer we did not have, so we brought in the expert dujour, Sophia Tripoli, the Senior Director of Health Policy at Families USA to give us the scoop. We also brought her on to talk about the role they play in hospital transparency, or the lack thereof, and overall the not so great consumer practices going on in this section of the healthcare industry. Naturally, we also had to dive into WTF is going on with hospital consolidation, price gouging, and suss things galore. So much going on, and yet solutions are afoot, which we get into too (check out the related action item in Gov Hub).

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2024 is literally right around the corner. How?! Couldn’t tell you, but here we are getting prepped for a critical election year. Ya know, just another election year where the future of democracy hangs in the balance. #casual. Anyways, back to the prep end of things, this episode is get ready for primary season through general election season 101. And most importantly, it’s made possible by the wonderful Rudy Garrett, who is the VP at Alliance for Youth Action. If you want to get amped for voting yourself or your friends to be, Rudy is the perfect person to get the momentum and enthusiasm going. In our convo, which is designed as a 2024 election prep guide, we get into what you need to know from same-day registration, to pre-reg, and voter plans. We also get into how to have convos with friends about voting – sharing tips n’ tricks for how to make it smooth yet effective. Save this eppy and share it with every friend in the groupchat. 

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The way we consume media, the way media is shared, and the speed at which it’s shared has evolved rapidly in recent years. What hasn’t caught up is media literacy, a critical understanding of how to decipher media. The consequences of this gap are dangerous – they change the course of world events with too many clicks of a share button on fake videos; they put people in danger and spur hate crimes with comment sections filled with false claims; they sow division with unverified claims, so much more. As we’ve seen in recent weeks, and well before it across different issues areas, an inability to intelligently digest and consume media is a dangerous problem that needs solving. One organization that’s working to keep facts fact and fake claims in their deservedly fake news category is PolitiFact. Through their deep fact checks and work they bring the truth to the forefront. Cue, Katie Sanders, PolitiFact’s Editor in Chief, who is naturally well-versed in the fight for facts, discussing with us the essential nature of fact checking and strategies for identifying info that does not meet the smell test. She shares with us strategies, tools, and what’s next on the horizon in the fight against misinformation.

PolitFact: https://www.politifact.com/

Report on AI use referenced: https://tinyurl.com/2s5ae3pm

Katie Sanders: https://www.politifact.com/staff/katie-sanders/

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Campaigns are like mini start-ups – they require a lot of minds to move and get off the ground effectively. Those minds fit a range of roles, from finance director to organizer to marketing manager, and beyond. But, how does one prepare to take on those roles? They look to Arena, which provides training for a wide array of campaign jobs. They also help to connect trainees with jobs across the industry via tools that we discuss at length with Lauren Baer, who is the managing partner at Arena. Having run for office herself, Lauren knows what’s needed to get staffers up to speed, and she shares with us those fundamental skills and how to acquire them. We also get into the importance of existing staff leveling up and how that powers progressive campaigns to success. 

Arena: https://www.arena.run/

Lauren Baer, Managing Partner at Arena: https://www.arena.run/team_member/lauren-baer

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What would passing a federal Transgender Bill of Rights look like? How would it work? What does the current federal landscape look like for legislation like this? These questions, along with a look at what LGBTQ+ protections are being considered at the federal level are answered in this week’s episode with special guest, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. In our discussion, we also put eyeballs on the Senate and their love for the filibuster – perhaps we’ll do a follow up on the filibuster altogether… Alas, this episode puts an important lens on the need for federal civil rights protections for the transgender community and beyond. 

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Every once in a while we like to drop a solo episode, which is really like a duo episode, because there’s two of us. Details, details, details. Anywhooooo, this week we chat about hitting 200 episodes of the pod, what we’re most excited for about the next 100 eppy’s, and some of the funniest moments yet. We then get into what’s ahead for 2024, our dream blunt rotations versus nightmare blunt rotations, and a zillion random takes and rabbit holes on the current political landscape in the U-S-A. A few news stories even make their way into the chit chat - oooh baby!

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We did it, Joe – we officially have hit 200 episodes of Girl and the Gov, The Podcast! Cue the balloons! The champagne! The confetti! And this episode is def big 2-0-0 energy because we’re talking about the fight for student debt cancellation with Melissa Byrne, the Founder of We, the 45 Million. We’re looking at the background like how many students in the US have student debt, we’re getting into the weeds with members of Congress who’ve had their PPP loans canceled, we’re looking to the future with plans being negotiated now, and so much more. It’s a beginners guide to a big, big issue. 

EDITOR'S NOTE/CORRECTION: In our discussion of antisemitism, we stated Sephardic, but meant to say Mizrahi and Sephardic.

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2023 is considered an off-year election year, which we think we need to rebrand because every election is important **adds to to-do list**. But without turning the description of this week's episode into a meeting about marketing and messaging, let us pivot to the core of this week's interview -- the interview with Ofirah Yheskel the Director of External Affairs at Democratic Governors Association [DGA], puts a spotlight on the year's governor races, including those in Mississippi and Kentucky. The interview also details how the DGA works with candidates and how they help Democratic governors once they’re elected, and beyond. Speaking of beyond, we also discuss what's to come in 2024 races like North Carolina's and New Hampshire's.

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What is the foster care system? And who is it set up to help? Does it work? And, what about the system needs to change? Colorado State Rep. Lindsey Daugherty, who prior to her elected role worked as a guardian ad litem, walks us through all of these questions and more. Our conversation serves as a virtual tour through what the system looks like, who it leaves behind, and what improvements need to be made to protect the kids it's intended to protect – at age 18 and beyond. We look at legislation, practices, and more for an in depth look at foster care in the US.

CO State Rep. Lindsey Daugherty: https://www.lindseyforcolorado.com/

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By the time we hit release on this episode, we can only imagine another Clarence Thomas corruption scandal will have broken. I mean, one seems to drop every other minute, so the odds are in our favor for that, just not for fair and just outcomes of cases heard by the Court. Anyways, onto fixing that issue and the many others in the ethics department that impact not just the court’s operations but Congress’s too. Those solutions, which include term limits, are a part of Congressman Ro Khanna’s five point plan, which we discuss at length in this interview. We also talk about the specifics – how many years could you be a SCOTUS with the MOSTUS? Is it possible for Congress to limit this? What about Congress itself – should they have term limits? In this economy?! We get into all, and of course get a pulse on what it’s like in the halls of the Hill right now.

California Congressman Ro Khanna: https://khanna.house.gov/

Rep. Khanna on Term Limits: https://tinyurl.com/2bkpbdzv

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If you’ve tuned into any of the interviews your beloved co-hosts [hi, that’s us] have done, you’ll know that when we’ve been asked what our favorite episode that we’ve done is, we say our interview with Kat Calvin. One of our first interviews ever was with Kat and she blew our minds by painting the picture of America’s ID crisis – how without an ID, you can’t get a job, housing, access shelters and medical care, receive your veterans benefits, and pretty much access any/all basic services. And then a picture of how many barriers from financial to physical to paperwork and so much more stand in the way of people being able to get an ID. In that moment, she opened our eyes [and hopefully y’alls too] on how IDs play a make or break role in someone’s life. Now, she’s back on the show, with a just published book and a federal bill [IDs For An Inclusive Democracy Act] she’s advocated for that would provide every American with a free federal ID. In this convo, we not only catch up on the groundbreaking advocacy she’s been doing, but explore the roots of this ID crisis. We also analyze together how we can solve HUGE problems by solving the ID problem, like homelessness and boost the economy. It’s a complicated yet simple web that Kat explains perfectly. For the full deep dive, order Kat’s book ASAP: American Identity In Crisis: Notes From an Accidental Activist.

Get the book! https://tinyurl.com/8tsb6jbf

The Action Items: https://www.idforid.org/

Project ID Action Fund: https://www.projectidaf.org/

Kat Calvin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/katcalvinla/

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According to our friends at Remake, garment workers experience the second-highest rates of wage theft of any group of workers, with some earning as little as $2.68 an hour. How, with a federal minimum wage, is that possible? Good ol’ loopholes and worker exploitation, with factories able to use the piece rate system. The system of pay doesn’t pay by the hour but instead per garment sewn. The soon to be reintroduced FABRIC Act [this week] would nix this loophole, creating an hourly wage requirement for garment workers, as well as a nationwide industry registry designed to keep bad actors in the space accountable. The act also looks to grow the industry in the US, and it's been fought for by the team at Remake – including our guest, Emily Stochl, who is the Director Education at the org. In this episode, she walks us through the loopholes that have allowed for the exploitation of workers and the changes that are needed to get this industry back on its feet in the US. She also gives us the 411 on getting this bill across the finish line – hint, hint: taking the action item in the eppy description on Apple & Spotify [hi!] is step one.

Action Item: Sign this petition and then call your [federal] reps to tell them to pass the FABRIC Act.

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When we first scheduled our interview with Hawai’i State Representative Kapela early this summer we planned on talking about how climate change is affecting Hawaii and what that looks like for the islands. We were also going to talk about bringing a state level Green New Deal to the table. Then, tragedy struck – one interlaced with climate, tourism, and more. And this turning point expanded the depth and urgency of our conversation with Rep. Kapela on climate change and what needs to be done. To best understand the lay of the land, we went down all of these avenues, and set the groundwork for what the political landscape looks like in Hawai’i. 

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If you’ve been curious about what it’s like to run a political campaign, this episode is going to be your holy grail. Save it, send it, listen to it time and time again because it’s a walk-through of how to get into campaign management with the former campaign manager for Colorado Governor Polis, Sarah Andrews. She gives us the full lens on what it was like, how she got there, and what anyone needs to know about going into that role. We also talk about her story on the campaign trail and what shape maternity leave takes on it. And of course, we chat about 2024 and what’s ahead via her current role at EMILY’s List where she serves as the Federal & Gubernatorial Campaigns Director.

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What is disability justice and how is it achieved? And, what’s the difference between disability justice and disability rights? Wait – and another Q, what about the ADA? What does that do? And what policies and legislation do we need to build upon the ADA legacy? These questions are just a few of the many asked and answered by our guest Mia Ives-Rublee who serves as the Director of the Disability Justice Initiative at Center for American Progress. In this episode, Mia, who is also the founder of the Women’s March Disability Caucus walks us through the groundwork of this issue area, setting up the infrastructure needed for further deep dives on disability justice and the work that needs to be done. And to that point, we get into what’s on the horizon currently and how people can get involved.

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You’re going to walk away with a new vocab word coined by the one and only Fraidy Reiss, Founder/Executive Director at Unchained At Last by the end of this episode. And you’re going to use it to describe vile behavior and vile people. We’d tell you what it is here, but that would ruin the fun wouldn’t it? But we will tell you how this vocab word came to be and that is through the incredible work Fraidy is doing to end forced marriage in the US. A survivor of a forced marriage herself, and the founder of an organization that helps those fleeing forced marriages, Fraidy knows the ins and outs of this issue, that to many may be surprised persists in 2023. To frame it with numbers, only nine and soon-to-be ten states have outlawed child marriage, a form of forced marriage – and that number is only as it is because of the work that Fraidy has led on. Why is this the case? She answers that. Should this be a national fight? She also answers that. What’s the difference between a forced and an arranged marriage? Also answered. And what do the people resistant to banning this say? Oh does she lay it down. Buckle your seat belt and get ready to go.

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This summer’s SCOTUS decision on affirmative action yielded an array of reactions across the sociopolitical spectrum. And, it also yielded many questions. Some focused more on what affirmative action is or perhaps at this stage, was. Other q’s were pointed at whether affirmative action worked and who it helped if it did. And more questions were aired on what will happen next and who this decision will leave behind. These questions naturally made it to this episode with Dr. Shaun Harper, who is the head of USC's Race and Equity Center. He gave us the good, the bad, and the ugly – but actually quite a lot of good on the topic. Oh, and some stats on legacy admission that’ll blow your mind. Prepare for a rollercoaster of need-to-know facts, a merch line you didn’t know you needed until now, and a glass half full vibe.

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It’s the summer of the strike, and this week’s episode features an interview with an expert that explains how we got here. Michelle Eisen, of Starbucks Workers United joined us for a convo on strikes and fighting corporate power at large, but also to talk about the Starbucks workers movement. From the chain of events that catalyzed it to the union busting they’re facing, and the tactics they’ve employed, we get into it all. We also chat about what consumers can do to help, and what employees interested in unionizing can do too.

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Rikers hasn’t just forged its reputation from the likes of Law & Order, but for the continual humanitarian crisis that’s ongoing across the island to this day. The crisis has led to a campaign for a federal receivership with a long term plan to close Rikers by 2027. But will that happen? And then what happens next? And also, how did this crisis begin? Oh, and where has NY’s current mayor, Mayor Eric Adams been on this? These questions and so much more are covered in this interview with DeRay Mckesson, who is the Executive Director of Campaign Zero. The org leads nationally on numerous prison, jail, and policing reform campaigns, which includes the campaign for a federal receiver. Now, if you’re like WTF is a receiver – is it football related? The answer is no, not sports related, but it is included in this episode. Tune in to get the answer and learn more about the many needed reforms.

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 If you’re a long time listener of the Girl and the Gov, The Podcast, you’ve without a doubt heard us reference our friend Zak. But who is he? What does he do? Well this episode is his big reveal [minus the people at our last NY event, sorwz for the spoiler]. He’s been working to connect young philanthropists with young future political leaders at his PAC, The Next 50. To date, over 80% of the PAC’s endorsed leaders have won their general elections - love to see it. The work done has also made the PAC #1 in investing in young dems, which we need more of in office. Now for the plot twist, Zak’s work in getting others elected has turned into him now running for office, specifically for George Santos’ seat. In our chit chat we talk about his decision to run, the man he hopes to beat, and the need for an elected official that represents the people, not makes a mockery of them. 

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Only 25% of US workers have access to paid family leave through an employer. To flip it, 75% of US workers don’t have access to paid family leave through an employer, meaning the majority of people do not have access. Important to add here is the word paid, which is a part of our conversation which defines the differences between terms like maternity leave versus paid leave. Said conversation is with Dawn Huckelbridge, the Director of Paid Leave For All, and tackles more than the defining terms, but gets into the benefits and impact of paid leave – and how a national paid leave policy would help people coast to coast. We go into why we need it, how it would work, how businesses and workers would both benefit, and where we’re at in the fight for passing this policy. We also talk about what paid leave looks like around the globe, sharing the differences between where we are and where we need to be on this policy.

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This week’s interview features a conversation with the one, the only, the amazing Executive Director of Latino Victory, Sindy Benavides. Our conversation looks at the work Latino Victory has done to increase Latino representation throughout elected offices across the country – from the strategies to the goals ahead in 2024. Naturally, the current status quo is discussed, and where the many areas for growth exist of enhancing representation, protecting representation, and enhancing voter engagement amongst this nuanced demographic. Speaking of nuance, we talk about the monolith myth and how pollsters get this varied and growing group oh so very wrong. For those listening that are considering a run for office, this episode is made for you – and that person in your life that you’ve asked several times to run for office, or to at least consider it. 

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AP News noted that this year’s legislative sesh in Nebraska was most akin to reality TV. And there’s quite a few reasons for that, including marathon filibusters and bad bills that progressive state senators pledged they would stand [quite literally] against. It’s that fight, which involved Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt at its core, that we needed to know more about – cue this episode which includes a sit-down interview with Megan. What’s also included and key for understanding future seshes [reality show seasons] is how the Nebraska legislature works in its unicameral design and its interestingly transparent one-issue bill design. It’s an explainer meets backgrounder meets eyeopener you won’t want to miss.

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This week’s interview is with West Virginia Delegate Kayla Young, and is the pod’s very first deep dive into WV politics. If you’ve been confused by Manchin the Menace, this eppy will help to clear it up. If you’re curious about how Jim Justice is not being served justice and is running for Senate while running his companies into the ground from the governor’s office, then yep – this episode is for you. If you’re curious about the child marriage debate that kicked up dust, debris, and debate this spring in the state and brought eyes to a practice that’s scarily legal in most states – you’re in luck. If learning how funding childcare can change the course of investment and the economy is up your alley – again, you’re going to want to hit play because Delegate Young walks us through it all.

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West Virginia Delegate Kayla Young on TikTok

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This week’s interview is with Devon Murphy-Anderson, the co-founder of Mi Vecino, an on-the-ground voter engagement and registration org in Florida that we’re in awe of. The conversation focuses on two immigration related laws passed into existence by DeSantis [if you want to see what we really refer to him as, follow us on Instagram], the horrendous intentions of the bills, and the heinous impacts. Recorded right after DeSantis had a De-saster presidential campaign announcement, the conversation, touches on what people need to know about Disney’s enemy #1. 

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Drum roll plz, we bring you a much requested ‘just us’ episode that really gets off to the races right away with a game of FMK politics edition. One of the rounds includes Mike Lindell the pillow guy, and the other round includes George Santos – yea, it’s brutal. You’ll have to tune in to hear who else ended up in the mix and you’ll have to DM us your own choices – the gals gotta know. We also play a round of worse liar, political worms with mustaches, and more shenanigans before giving you the 411 on some of this week’s top political stories to watch, which include:

• Election Watch: 
• GOP Senator Tim Scott Announces Presidential Run [AP]
• Dem Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware announces he won't run for another term [AP]
• Filibuster Broken, Nebraska governor signs heinous 12-week abortion ban & gender affirming care ban [ABC News]
• More Women sue Texas over the state’s dangerous abortion bans [AP]
• PA Dems make moves on gun control bills [AP]
• Update from Mississippi: Federal judge extends temporary halt on appointed judges [AP]

Episode with House Speaker Joanna McClinton

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This episode is focused on a number of gun violence prevention and reduction facets and is done in an explainer-style courtesy of our amazing guest, Kris Brown, President of Brady. Through the organization and beyond, Kris has been working to reduce gun violence – a topic that has a number of addressable avenues. It’s these avenues – from safe storage and its impact on suicide rates to background check loopholes and their dangers to unregulated gun shows and how those operations impact the gun industry, and more that are critical to the larger conversation in this country about guns. We cover regulatory issues through cultural approaches, including campaigns Brady has been working on. This is an explainer for you and friends and fam across party lines on the gun issues we’re facing in the country and how we can solve them.

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Without fail every major election year leads to a night in November where we’re all glued to a TV watching Steve Kornacki talk about what’s happening in Maricopa County. But what happens between those elections? What does the organizing look like on the ground? And, is the state red, blue, or purple? And how are activists getting folks not just out to vote but out taking action across the state? All of these questions and more are answered in this episode with Alejandra Gomez, Executive Director at LUCHA. The AZ focused organization that Alex leads is dedicated to making change happen in the state and bringing its members together to do so. They are the boots on the ground and the ears at the door, and this interview brings the insights learned thus far and what’s on the horizon.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Some people get funnier with age, Dark Brandon included: https://bit.ly/42h1eee [AP News]
• Congress aims to tackle tech behemoths with potential new rules: https://bit.ly/3VJlaDX [AP News]
• What will it take to impeach Clarence Thomas - a running list: https://bit.ly/42g2G0x [Quartz]
• Feinstein holds up judicial reforms with no end in sight: https://bit.ly/3HQqlMK [Axios]
• Rep. Colin Allred enters the senate race against Cancun Cruz: https://bit.ly/3HRs83Y [The Hill]

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You may have heard of Tinx’s rich mom starter pack, but this is better – it's a working in DC starter pack. It’s basically a how-to on how to get your foot in the door in the world of DC political careers. Covering the networking do’s, the devil in the details of applying for jobs, and even the ups and downs of trying to find accommodations in the nation’s capital, this episode gets into it all. And who spills all of this incredibly useful tea? Jessica Gail, who works as the Communications Director for Congressman Swalwell [yes, yes you may know him from coming on the show – or a number of other notorious moments, like his run for president]. Jess started her career in journalism and made her way to DC, and has loads of advice for how to make it all happen and also deal with the wild atmosphere that is DC. 

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Debt Limit Debate Debacle Continues: https://bit.ly/3LNAEDw [Punchbowl]
• Senator Cardin’s retirement and where that leaves the Dems: https://bit.ly/42jTjwu [AP]
• DeSantis is a Disney Adult and changed this election law: https://bit.ly/3p00StQ [The Hill]
• Manchin is a menace for this reason [one of many]: https://bit.ly/41XVRk0 [The Hill]

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What would it be like to be at brunch with a crew of tea-loving political friends? It would be something like this episode, which features an interview with The Tent Podcast Hosts, Daniella Gibbs Léger and Colin Seeberger. This episode covers a lot of ground and certainly keeps commentary on today’s current political events top of mind. To that point, the conversation goes in on how communicating political wins to voters is critical, but often a missed moment. Through the chit chat we cover how CAP Action solves for this problem and look at what policies need to be brought into the spotlight. PS if you’ve ever wondered how Think Tanks work, this is also a must-listen.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Media Mayhem:
• Toodles Tucker [Carlson]: https://bit.ly/3NbgioV [AP News]
• Droppin’ Don Like It’s Hot: https://bit.ly/3V3VBgE [AP News]
• SCOTUS Takes on a social media case with a dash of free speech and drop of Trump: https://bit.ly/3Aoh3U2 [AP News]
• The NAACP Sues Mississippi Over Jim Crow Bills: https://bit.ly/3mYCU1n [AP News]
• Access to Mifi is still preserved via SCOTUS: https://bit.ly/3LrxwwW [AP News]

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The Missouri legislature has kept itself in the headlines more than Scandoval has recently, and that’s saying something. Unfortunately, the reasons are just as shady – from defunding public education, threats to library funding, bills on banning gender affirming care, and so much more. This episode we get into it with Missouri State Representative Deb Lavender, who paints the picture of Missouri politics as a whole and walks us through many of the nuances behind the headlines. We talk education – specifically the model of funding that’s used in the state (hint: it’s horrendous). We talk budgets – who signs off on them, what a surplus means, and why Republicans refuse to spend taxpayer dollars on taxpayers. We talk about teacher shortages and the four day school weeks many districts have implemented. Loads of tangents, loads of nitty gritty details you need to know.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Election Watch ‘24:
• Baldwin: https://politi.co/3GNOlQ4 [Politico]
• Santos: https://on.msnbc.com/3KIoRVC [MSNBC]
• White man charged with shooting 16-year old Black teen who rang the wrong door bell: https://bit.ly/3mCCDRE [AP]
• McCarthy and his beloved debt ceiling fight: https://bit.ly/41i1r0j [AP]
• The absent senators & all the drama: https://bit.ly/3GT5kAC [AP]
• GOP makes field trip to go after DA Alvin Bragg and play political theater: https://bit.ly/3A8Cw38 [AP]
• The Dominion versus Fox News court case updates: https://bit.ly/41vzjX4 [AP]

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 Unfortunately and continually relevant, this episode covers gun violence in America, with a specific focus on assault weapons bans. To zero-in on this type of legislation, we tapped the author of the California state assault weapons ban, Congressman Garamendi, CA-08 who made the legislation happen back when he was in the CA state legislature. Now in a federal role, he shed light on what’s happening with S.25, whether it has a chance, and what conversations with colleagues look like. He also shared details on the evolution of the gun industry and how this problem became the epidemic we’re dealing with on a daily basis. Discussion of the ‘94 federal ban was also included.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Election Watch Updates: https://bit.ly/3GzagKC [AP]
• Louisville Mass Shooting: https://bit.ly/3zM1NQr [AP]
• Abortion Pill, Legal or Nah?: https://bit.ly/43l23DL [AP]
• Tennessee Three, An Update: https://bit.ly/40XauDE [AP]
• Biden’s Off Title IX Rule: https://bit.ly/40Wf98Z [AP]
• Corrupt Clarence & SCOTUS: https://bit.ly/3KNAmMt [AP]

Eppy w/ Gabe Roth at Fix The Court: https://apple.co/3Uokl2O

Eppy w/ Congressman Dean Phillips: https://apple.co/41dxY7e

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This week we brought back our very first guest – NextGen National Press Secretary, Kristi Johnston. She’s a riot, she’s the best, she’s the queen of Hinge, and she knows how to get young voters to the polls. No, like she conceived of and executed on dating app organizing, which just really sets the stage for what’s to come – innovation in organizing. Naturally, we chat about that and we talk about young voters in general – how they rolled in ‘22 and when we’ll learn more about this crew's turnout. The youth voter piece is a huge topic, and we get into it.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Election Watch: Asa Hutchinson: https://bit.ly/3ZIlR0G [AP]
• JoeChella: https://bit.ly/40Zepj2 [AP]
• The IG: https://bit.ly/3nKdwwp
• Biden Re-election Updates: https://bit.ly/3zrl9KC [AP]
• Florida’s 6-week Abortion Ban: ​https://bit.ly/3MetWHy [AP]
• Florida’s New Gun Law: https://bit.ly/3ZCmjO3 [AP]
• Election Day in Wisconsin: https://bit.ly/40F3Od1 [AP]
• Trump’s NY Rendez-vous: https://bit.ly/3K6cphW [AP]

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This episode takes us to Maddie’s zip code via an interview with San Francisco’s Mayor, London Breed. Familiar territory and a familiar issue is the focus of this episode – the city’s evolving homelessness crisis. The conversation evaluates the issue in the unique context of the west coast city and looks at the solutions the Mayor has put forth. As well as, how the red tape of bureaucracy shapes when and how solutions can come to fruition. We also chat about the best parts of the city and even get an exclusive restaurant rec!

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Lizzy Warren Seeks Re-election, three cheers!: https://bit.ly/3KcsW57 [Gov Hub]
• Mass Shooting, Nashville, TN: https://bit.ly/40CN0Dc [AP]
• TikTok Hearings - Congress versus young people: https://bit.ly/3LXkXKD [AP]
• Trumplandia gives cultlandia in Waco: https://bit.ly/3nvGRKA [AP]
• Ronny D and the race for the presidency: https://bit.ly/3TRsixq [AP] 

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Yeehawwwww, we’re getting down with Texas in this episode courtesy of an amazing guest, Uduak Nkanga! A Policy Associate at the Afiya Center, a former candidate for Texas House of Representatives, a political content creator, an author, and so much more, Uduak KNOWS Texas politics inside and out. To that point, Uduak walked us through how the Texas legislature works – its wonky rules, its pay, its special sessions – all the details that create the chaotic headlines that go beyond Texas local news and end up on newspaper covers across the country. Texas gov explainer with lots of lols: check! We also talk about Uduak’s day to day as a policy associate and her work at the Afiya Center, which gives a great look at a political career, what that entails, and so on. And, obvi we had to chat about what happened with the statewide races in ‘22 and how the state ended up with another term featuring Lord Farquaad. If you’re wondering what on earth the deal is with Texas politics, this convo will get you up to speed. 

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Trump Calls for Protects, NY Prepares: https://bit.ly/3n999ur
• Trump GA Probe Part 5 Million: https://bit.ly/3n5vNDW
• Biden’s 1st Veto: https://bit.ly/42pDq8r
• Wyoming Bans Abortion Pills: https://n.pr/3JVfP8m

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School board races have been making the news en masse because this incredibly powerful but incredibly local elected position is the target of far right Republicans and a group of moms that we refuse to type out because it’ll boost their searchability. These positions dictate what’s taught in schools, how they function, and so much more that our guest, a member of the Boise, Idaho School Board, Shiva Rajbhandari walked us through. Going from the basics to beyond, the conversation dives into why this role is not just vital, but really needs to include youth voices in it. Shiva tells about his campaigning experience as a high schooler, but also as a person that got his start as a climate activist. He shares the tea, the Idaho politics vibes, and why young people need to be stepping up for these roles. We also learn that he’s a Swiftie, so hard yes in our books.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Bank(s) Go Bust: https://bit.ly/3lfcdEH [AP News]
• Willow Oil Project Goes Forward: https://bit.ly/3mTg6zO [AP News]
• Senate Comes Together??: https://bit.ly/3FpAVcj [Punchbowl]
• Senate is also Tardy for the Pardy: https://bit.ly/3JCQHDm [The Hill]

100,000 First Bosses by Will Haskell, Fmr CT State Senator: https://bit.ly/3YJ4UD4

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It’s the year of the farm bill i.e. the year that it expires [it needs to be renewed and brought back to the table every five years. It’s a bill that is both complicated yet considerably bipartisan and we’d tell you what it does and for who, but that would ruin the plot of the episode wouldn’t it? In this episode and interview, we walked through the farm bill and its future with Vanessa Garcia Polanco, Policy Campaigns Co-Director at National Young Farmers Coalition. We also got into the current state of agriculture in the US and the barriers that farmers face, especially farmers of color. In this conversation, we also tackle the intersection of social justice and agricultural policy, and what the roadmap looks like for creating a level playing field for farmers in the next five years and beyond.

National Young Farmers Coalition, 1 Million Acres Campaign https://www.youngfarmers.org/land/

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Louisiana’s Governor’s Race: https://bit.ly/3mzB8mU [AP News]
• Congress is back and so is their attitude: https://bit.ly/3F21eVE [Punchbowl]
• Fox News Loves to Lie & Libel: https://bit.ly/3SWIEo0 [AP News]
• Anti-Drag Bills Pass & Continue: https://bit.ly/41KReKx [Time Magazine]
• South Carolina Introduces Abortion Ban w/ Death Penalty Twist: https://bit.ly/3JjgNer [INSIDER]
• Iowa Tries to Ban Gay Marriage: https://bit.ly/3JkmQiA [Des Moines Register]

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This week our episode takes us to Arkansas, with an interview with Arkansas State Representative & House Minority Leader, Tippi McCullough. Our conversation moves across a number of topics starting with what it’s like to be not just the minority leader as a Democrat in a red state, but a state where there is a supermajority and Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the governor. We chat about the strategies Dems have to use to move policy, what political infrastructure issues they face in their positioning, and how they hope to change this in the months and years ahead. Naturally, we had to touch on why Arkansas is so ruby red and how it got to be so – spoiler: it wasn’t always this red. Speaking of the state’s POV on politics, we get into a series of harmful and hateful bills that target Arkansas’ LGBTQA residents. And, lest us not to forget, we talk about the pattern of Arkansas laying the groundwork for other states to follow in their footsteps.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Elissa Slotkin Throws Hat in the Senate Ring: https://bit.ly/3Z7xnDu [AP News]
• Marianne Williamson to Challenge Biden: https://bit.ly/41ytUPI [AP News]
• Biden Round 2…? Dr. Biden Weighs in: https://bit.ly/3IYTeY5 [ AP News]
• Does the GOP listen to this show?: https://bit.ly/3IZ86FR [AP News]
• The Future of Student Loan Debt Forgiveness: https://bit.ly/3Z4MkpH [AP News]
• An interesting SCOTUS case on our radar: https://bit.ly/3Sy9Wk4 [AP News]
• Nikki Haley Competency Test POV: https://bit.ly/3KHXv3x [The Hill]

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This episode is being released a day early on primary day for the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and gives you everything you need to know about what’s at stake. This race is a BFD for abortion rights, voting rights, gun rights, and even the 2024 election because who wins will determine whether the state’s court swings liberal or conservative. The election is being held as a result of a conservative justice deciding to retire (a little r&r, ya know), and there’s loads to chat about what can happen here, which is why we tapped Yasmin Radjy, Executive Director at Swing Left to chat all about it. Running us through what you can do – near and far – and what the candidate field looks like, this conversation is key to listen to whether you live in Wisconsin or not. PS general election day is April 4, 2023.

PPS no top stories episode this week – catch up on last week’s and stay tuned for a fresh release next Tuesday.

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Ohio, we’re excited to let you know that a ballot initiative focused on protecting reproductive rights is taking root. For everyone else, get excited too. This week’s interview walks through what this ballot initiative would look like and how it came to be as told by Iris Harvey, President and CEO at Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio. Iris fills us in on what’s to come, what the hurdles look to be, and how both Ohioans and reproductive freedom advocates (that’s you) far and wide can help get this across the finish line – we’ll hint to you this: our line ‘politics is a long game’ does apply here to a point. We also get into what the political landscape of Ohio looks like currently and why it’s seemingly become redder. 

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Les Objets: https://bit.ly/3XxwEK2 [The Hill]
• Ohio Derailment Part 1: https://bit.ly/3YP0fzE [AP News]
• Ohio Derailment Part 2: https://bit.ly/3K8QR5V [Independent]
• Biden Fires Cap. Architect: https://bit.ly/3KmVJET [The Hill]
• Georgia Judge x Grand Jury Report Update: https://bit.ly/3XrjX3C [The Hill]

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The timing of this interview is kismet, because it’s coming at the heels of one of the biggest speeches we all (or a lot of us) tune into – the State of the Union address. This episode as its title may have hinted at walks through how speechwriters in the political space operate, what their process is, and how they coordinate with other communications team members. And best yet, this walk-through happens courtesy of renowned political speech writer, Christopher Huntley. If you’re an Elizabeth Warren fan, you’ve definitely heard his speeches, and he gives us the tea on which his favorite is and why. We also discuss how to get into speech writing and what that looks like for aspiring political professionals. And as a former member of team Barbara Lee, we get his POV on the soon-to-be Senate brawl of a primary setting itself up in CA.

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The Political Speechwriter's Companion: A Guide for Writers and Speakers: https://amzn.to/3Xcg9Tz

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• SOTU aka The State of the Union: https://bit.ly/3jEwD9l [AP News]
• The Balloon: https://bit.ly/3RBUfb7 [AP News]
• Biden’s Polling Numbies: https://bit.ly/40xtkRQ [AP News]
• Extremists Target Power Grids: https://politi.co/3X3mwZm [Politico]

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IYKYK we had a little audio mishap with our interview for this week, so we pivoted faster than the speed of light and are bringing you a different type of episode. An episode we might add, we’ve received loads of requests for – a solo episode with just us, sharing details on the Girl and the Gov story, what the future has in store, and more. We included a fun feature called State of the Bills, highlighting state bills we cheer, and state bills we jeer (it felt punny, let us have this one, okay). From Texas to Idaho, and more we share the good, the bad, and the ugly bills we’ve seen pop through the last few weeks. We also play a mini round of our fast five series, which means you’ll get to hear Maddie’s celeb obsession and Sammy’s dream political power couple. Slay.

Notes:

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Bills:

Texas: HB1548

New York: Sister Bills, Housing

North Dakota: HB 1205

Indiana: SB 354

Idaho: Voter ID

Minnesota: PRO Act

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Tyre Nichols & Police Reform: https://bit.ly/3wEkzYH [AP News]
• Debt Limit Continued: https://bit.ly/3jeEp9G [Punchbowl]
• Continually Under Investigation - Trump: https://bit.ly/3JvfKsb [AP News]
• Mass Shootings x Policy Divide: https://bit.ly/3kXt7XO [AP News]

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Ever wonder what a White House Correspondent does? Well then this episode is going to be one that you listen to time and time again because it features an interview with Emily Barkann, Chief White House Correspondent at AKSM News. Emily walks us through a day in the life and what it’s really like to walk through the doors of the White House briefing room. We talk about the details like what a press bay is to what credentials are necessary to get a seat in the room. Naturally, we also chit chat about the dynamics amongst press members, and how that shakes out IRL. Lots of tea, lots of fun, pop this one on.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Debt Ceiling [with dramatic effects]: https://n.pr/3ZVVllM [NPR]
• Biden’s Classified Docs Drama: https://n.pr/3kBd16i [NPR]
• AZ Senate Race Officially Gets Spicy: https://bit.ly/3R2sJDw [AP News]
• 4 Oath Keepers Convicted: https://bit.ly/3HmSFWb [AP News]
• Notorious Insurrectionist Convicted: https://bit.ly/3j4mQZN [AP News]

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The housing crisis the US of A has found itself in isn’t the result of just one cause or catalyst – it’s a plethora of issues, including the mass purchasing of residential properties by institutional investors. In other words, the ol’ Wall Street crew is playing grab and go with homes at a considerable scale across this country, leading to unaffordable housing, inflated pricing and bidding wars, and a huge cut to the middle and lower markets. It’s a bit complicated, it’s a bit econ 101, and it’s a bit easier to understand with the help of Congressman Ro Khanna of California who has introduced a bill to solve this issue. The bill – the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act – is the central focus of the conversation and how it can solve a critical piece of this policy puzzle. We also define what an institutional investor is so, don’t fret, we’ve got the banking basics in here too.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

Explainer: Biden’s Classified Docs: https://n.pr/3ITO9Ay [NPR]

Missouri’s New Dress Code: https://bit.ly/3XjBdZ4 [AP News]

Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at lawmakers’ homes https://bit.ly/3GKO9QJ [AP News]

GOP Rep Jim Banks Adds His Hat to the Senate Ring: https://bit.ly/3kpDIuA [AP News]

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 There are a lot of things to know about State Treasurers and what they do, including that there’s a rumor that there’s a six foot plus height requirement. If you’ve been ‘round these parts before, you know we’ve been joking and joshing about hanging with two state treasurers during the DC trip and that they’re both double our heights. You’d also know that we interviewed one of the two in this Treasurer duo, and that would be Tobias Read who is the Oregon State Treasurer. In our conversation, we get the low down on what a Treasurer does and why it’s vital that voters know about this position. We also talk about a rather revolutionary policy made possible on the retirement funds front through his office and how this has been the poster child policy for other states. Also important is that we define what a pension is, and talk about college savings programs. Maddie and Sammy also drop Botox into this convo - classic. And, before we forget, in post-recording mode, we watched and jammed to the Janet Yellin rap. It’s iconic. Listen to “Who’s Yellen Now” here: https://bit.ly/3IJ4bNE

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• New Speaker, New Rules: https://bit.ly/3CxcR5S [Punchbowl]
• Biden at the Border Updates: https://nyti.ms/3CYod3h [NY Times}
• Biden’s Border Plan: https://bit.ly/3k3FJMO [AP News]
• US Leaders Condemn Brazil’s Jan 6.: https://bit.ly/3GSIdXe [The Hill]
• Trump’s Peaches in Georgia: https://reut.rs/3IFeRNh [Reuters]

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This episode features an interview with the history-making, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Bolden. Kyra is the FIRST Black woman on the Michigan Supreme Court, and a powerful voice for justice. In our discussion, we chat about the path to this position and what the position does itself. An often confusing ballot decision for voters, we had Kyra pull back the red tape on why this is often the case and how to vet judges before e-day. We importantly walk through what she’s excited for in this new role, and how her time as a Michigan State legislator has positioned her for success in interpreting the laws of the land. We even talked about a few of the bills she got across the finish line. Lots to unpack, lots to listen to, and a seriously amazing icon to keep an eye on as her career continues to grow.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• The girls [GOP] are fighting..still?: https://bit.ly/3GwD1bo [Punchbowl]
• Bipartisan Besties Go to KY: https://bit.ly/3jFkL6B [AP]
• Can we get a ‘see ya Santos?’: https://bit.ly/3i4Jtx0 [AP]
• SANTOS Act via Congressman Ritchie Torress: https://bit.ly/3jEvmyB 
• THE Tax Returns, and THE Takeaways: https://cnn.it/3GbP8Jv [CNN] 
• Barbara Walters Interview with Trump Circa 90’s: https://bit.ly/3GikcaK

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 If you’ve ever wondered what a day in the life of a communications director is on The Hill, this episode is your holiday present. You’re welcome and please make sure to recycle the gift wrap. All jokes aside, this episode, and more specifically, this interview with Eric Olsen, the Communications Director for Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), provides a behind the scenes look at political communications at the national level. Touching on strategies, best practices, attitudes toward various press mediums, and more, this interview provides insights for comms aficionados, novices, and those just curious about what working in a DC office is like. Rumor has it, it’s west wing meets real housewives meets mean girls, but you’ll have to tune in to see if that rumor is true or not.

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• EOY Spending Drama: https://bit.ly/3VfTCUN [Punchbowl]
• Jan. 6 Panel Slays: https://bit.ly/3BJDTXi [AP News]
• New Congress, Who Dis? https://bit.ly/3WsodQf [The Hill]
• TikTok Bans: https://bit.ly/3G66DMu [USA Today]

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 First things first, this is an evergreen episode. This episode, this interview, this conversation, is one you will be able to listen to time-and-time again, and will always be relevant to share with friends and family. Now that we’ve defined evergreen, let’s get on with it. This interview is with Ashley Edwards, who is a U.S. Partnerships Manager at Google. She’s a former journalist and a former editor, and now works on team Google on the Google News Initiative and media literacy partnerships. She’s basically the go-to media literacy guru – we love to see it. In our conversation with Ashley, we walk through media literacy basics, like ‘what is fact checking?’ and ‘what is a verified source,’ and also, ‘what is a second source?’ Loads of questions, loads of answers. We also talk about Google’s fact checking resources and tools available to you, us, journalists, and everyone under the sun. You’re going to want to bookmark these. Oh, and we also talk the ol’ catfish tool #1, the reverse image search. 

Google Fact Checker Explorer: https://toolbox.google.com/factcheck/explorer

MediaWise’s Campus Correspondents 

Poynter Institute’s MediaWise

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• That gov money aka gov funding 2.0: https://bit.ly/3Fv93D4 [Punchbowl News]
• Biden reinstates the Task Force on New Americans: https://bit.ly/3HskSfK [AP News]
• Mayor Bass makes history: https://bit.ly/3Yl0bZh [AP News]
• Sinema gives everyone a headache: https://bit.ly/3uL5Bz5 [AP News]

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You’re going to want to sit down for this. No, seriously, this episode requires being seated. It’s powerful, it’s moving, and honestly much of this discussion had us all choked up. On this episode – one of our very first recorded in person – is a sit down with FL State Representative (D-95) & Former Parkland, FL Mayor, Christine Hunschofsky. This incredible leader walked us through what happened in Parkland, specifically the aftermath of the violent day that put the city on the national map. We discussed how towns and cities are or are not prepared for mass tragedies. We discussed the mental toll and impact on the communities in which these tragedies occur (a piece of the puzzle and mental health discussion that’s often omitted from the narrative around gun violence). We discuss Florida’s red flag law and its effectiveness. And, we also talk about leading with a humanity-first outlook. There’s a lot to unpack, and a lot to learn from this conversation.

FL State Representative (D-95) & Former Parkland, FL Mayor, Christine Hunschofsky: https://www.christineforflorida.com/

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ICYMI, on Tuesday’s we release our top stories of the week episode. The news-focused episode is dedicated to covering a few (not all) of the top political stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Government FUNding, Defense Authorization, & Tax Extenders: https://bit.ly/3Y2u00g [Punchbowl]
• GA Runoff Expectations https://bit.ly/3P3jz8I [AP News]
• HBCU Students Face Voter Suppression in GA: https://bit.ly/3XWxIsq [NBC News]
• Respect For Marriage Act Passes: https://bit.ly/3BbHb5x [AP News]
• SCOTUS:
• Moore v. Harper on Weds: https://bit.ly/3VSudRV [AP News]
• Ben Sheehan Explainer Episode: https://apple.co/3VBqaJY 
• The case of the Christian web designer: https://bit.ly/3F5MC73  [AP News]

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We’re going back to the classroom this week with this week’s interview featuring Education Activist, Nicholas Ferroni. In our conversation, we cover a lot of ground, shedding light on the abysmal teacher pay issues in this country, as well as the teacher shortage. We discuss how these two pieces are related, as well as other factors influencing many educator’s exit from the role. A bit of teacher therapy, a bit of Maddie having a flashback to high school chem class, and a bit of what we can do to address the issues coming to a head in our public education system (ex: The American Teacher Act), this episode gives a little bit of everything. 

Nicholas Ferroni: https://www.instagram.com/nicholasferroni/

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ICYMI we’re trying something ~new and different~ and releasing our top stories of the week segment on Tuesdays. Basically top stories has a new home, making a move from the backend of our weekly interviews to its very own weekly special. You can expect our run throughs every Tuesday covering a few (not all) of the top stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• Congress & The Lame Duck Sesh, Quack Quack: https://bit.ly/3u8ZiFm [Punchbowl News]
• Midterm Election Leftovers: 
• Arizona: https://bit.ly/3VEcQ7r [The Hill]
• Georgia: https://bit.ly/3Vhn5P1 [The Hill]

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On its face, the marriage of labor unions and environmental organizations may seem like the odd couple of politics. But when you think about it, and when you listen to this interview with Jason Walsh, Executive Director of Blue Green Alliance, it all begins to make sense. You’ll be saying you ‘ship this duo that’s working together to solve today’s many environmental challenges, by the end. You’ll also be able to say you understand quite a few enviro x political science terms you might’ve heard ‘round the headlines, but have been unsure of, by tuning in here. A few examples - what is clean infrastructure? What is OSHA? What is the EPA? This episode is part get up to speed on the basics and part get to understand an unexpected yet effective powerduo.

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ICYMI we’re trying something ~new and different~ and releasing our top stories of the week segment on Tuesdays. Basically top stories has a new home, making a move from the backend of our weekly interviews to its very own weekly special. You can expect our run throughs every Tuesday covering a few (not all) of the top stories we have our eyes on. This week’s round up of events include:

• TW: Mass Shooting at Colorado Gay Club: https://bit.ly/3i4UldB [AP News]
• Trump’s Bid for the White House (again): https://bit.ly/3Xhs2cl [The Hill]
• Elon Reinstates Trump’s Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ErcqKr [AP News]
• House Leadership:
• Dems: https://bit.ly/3XnOfVR [AP News]
• Republicans: https://bit.ly/3ERyqQb [The Hill]

Action Item - Support Club Q Family & Survivors: https://bit.ly/3XgtVG9 

Action Item - Call 5 State Legislators that push dangerous LGTBQ rhetoric: https://tinyurl.com/nda3euun  

The Infamous TikTok: https://bit.ly/3VyzVZh 

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