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Girl and The Gov, The Podcast

Available on the airwaves and YouTube every Wednesday, Girl and the Gov, The Podcast is an extension of Girl and the Gov®'s mission to provide a platform for Millennials, Zennials, and Gen-Z to engage with the evolving political sphere in an approachable, digestible, and accessible way. Co-hosted by Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved, the podcast provides an inside look at the ins and outs of government and politics as we know it today through engaging interviews with leaders in the field and segments that address the questions everyone wants to ask but never does. In this podcast, there’s no question too stupid, no rock left unturned, and no mysterious jargon that isn’t examined in-depth.

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Social Media Meets Politics With Dr. Desmond U. Patton, Associate Professor of Social Work at Columbia University May 19, 2021

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Here we are on social media, using good ol’ technology to get the scoop and be in the loop. A concept that touches the good, the bad, and the ugly, social media has many uses and capabilities. It houses interactions, patterns, and varied forms of linguistics. Each of these elements carries itself into the realm of politics and it’s one that we dove into with Dr. Desmond U. Patton, Associate Professor of Social Work at Columbia University. In our conversation, and latest episode, we peeled back some of the many layers of the social media dilemma as it relates to politics, race, and communication in the 21st century. Through this dialogue, light is shed on both Dr. Patton’s work at the intersection of technology, social work, and politics, as well as its relation to current events, like the January 6 insurrection.

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Candidate Spotlight with Holly McCormack! Candidate and challenger to Majorie Taylor Greene for Congress (GA-14) May 12, 2021

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It seems like we’ve had a lot of people dubbed “thou who shall not be named” in the last few years, and honestly many for good reason. One such person, represents GA-14 in Congress and has pushed out conspiracy theories galore. Do you need another hint? Okay, she also recently challenged AOC to a debate. If you’ve connected the dots, welcome to the party and welcome to the episode where we interview one of her challengers -- Holly McCormack who is a Democrat running to take her seat. We had the honor of virtually sitting down with Holly to learn about her campaign, why she’s running, and why this race and district are so important. This candidate spotlight sheds light on what’s to come in the Peach state. Don’t miss a beat and listen in.

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Understanding Immigration in the US with Layla Razavi, Deputy Executive Director at Freedom for Immigrants May 05, 2021

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The conversation around immigration in the US is often met with controversial opinions, buzz words, and horrendous campaign slogans. However, it is also commonly misunderstood, as are the terms within this overarching umbrella. Cue, Layla Razavi, Deputy Executive Director at Freedom for Immigrants, who we were honored to speak with on this episode. Walking us through immigration 101, Layla provided us (and now you) a critical understanding of the concepts, constraints, and controversies around immigration in the US. From defining what ICE is, to asylum, the episode captures a broad strokes picture of what immigration entails in this country.

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Freedom for Immigrants
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https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/national-bond-fund

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Climate Justice with Kari Fulton, Frontline Policy Coordinator at Climate Justice Alliance Apr 28, 2021

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Beep beep coming through, we have an episode that you can absolutely not miss. Okay, we don’t recommend missing any of them, but like seriously this one is a 10/10 must-listen. We are beyond excited to share that this episode features a guest that had us starstruck from the moment we hopped onto record (no one fainted by some miracle). This guest of honor is none other than Kari Fulton, Frontline Policy Coordinator at Climate Justice Alliance. An award-winning environmental and climate justice advocate, organizer, and so much more, Kari is an OG in this realm and absolute authority in all-things climate justice. Through our conversation she helped us get a true grasp of what climate justice is, what being on the frontlines of climate change means in its many facets, and the unique impact climate change has had and is having on communities of color. Pop in your headphones to get the scoop.

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Links:
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https://www.ienearth.org/

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What on EARTH is the USDA with Jillian Semaan, Director of Food and Environment at Earthday.org Apr 21, 2021

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Mood board time. When you think of climate change, what is the visual that comes to mind? Is it oil refineries? Factory smog? Does it include agriculture? If it doesn’t include agriculture, your mood board is about to get an update after this episode. As part of our special series on climate, Jillian Semaan, Director of Food and Environment at Earthday.org joined us to discuss the deep impact that agriculture and its related practices have on the climate -- and our future. Through this discussion, Jillian gave light to the intersection between agriculture and the environment, while also helping us get a firm grasp on what on earth the USDA does. Spoiler: Jillian used to work there.

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Jillian and Earth Day!
- https://www.earthday.org/actions/create-your-own-act-of-green/
Happy 4/20! Cannabis Justice! (Shout out Ben & Jerry's)
- https://www.benjerry.com/whats-new/2019/04/420-cannabis-justice
Gun Reform
- https://www.everytown.org/actions/
- https://act.everytown.org/call/Senate_2021_background_checks_call/?source=etno_action&refcode=etno_action&utm_source=etno_action&utm_medium=o&utm_campaign=action
George Floyd & Police Reform
- https://act.everytown.org/sign/Senate_Justice_in_Policing_Act_2021/?source=etno_action&refcode=etno_action&utm_source=etno_action&utm_medium=o&utm_campaign=action
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- https://www.change.org/p/baylor-university-baylor-university-lgbtqai-staff-s-partners-deserve-health-care?recruiter=375247984&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_petition&recruited_by_id=b73982e0-538a-11e5-a735-e96dcc8a7c98&utm_content=fht-28264651-en-us%3A1

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Intersectionality in Climate Change with Dr. Katharine Wilkinson Apr 14, 2021

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OH HEYY, it’s episode two of our climate-focused month and we could not be more excited about this episode. No, like seriously, we are screaming. We had the pleasure of interviewing, Dr. Katharine Wilkinson who wears so many hats in the climate realm that we’d have to build a closet just to store them all. To give you a glimpse at her role, she is an expert and strategist on how humans can address climate change. She is a New York Times best-selling author (Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming), the co-founder of the All We Can Save Project with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, and has been named one of 15 “women who will save the world” by Time Magazine. As you can imagine, our conversation touches on a little bit this, and a lotta bit of climate change, with specific attention given to the intersectionality of this massive issue.

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Katherine --> https://www.allwecansave.earth/
https://www.drawdown.org/
https://www.amazon.com/Drawdown-Comprehensive-Proposed-Reverse-Warming/dp/0143130447/
https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_wilkinson_how_empowering_women_and_girls_can_help_stop_global_warming

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Climate Change: The Basics with Aaron Burgess, Director of Climate Policy at Tom Steyer PAC Apr 07, 2021

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April showers bring May flowers and we certainly hope this philosophy translates to climate change, which is why we’re covering the issue all month long. This episode, the first in the series, is set to equip you with the basics of climate change through the lens of Aaron Burgess, Director of Climate Policy at Tom Steyer PAC. An expert and policy maven in the field, Aaron’s work and insights offer a foundational knowledge on everything from defining climate change to understanding big-name policies like the Paris Climate Agreement. His skill at explaining this complex topic is top-notch and can be credited to his time as a teacher back in the day (shoutout to all teachers being rockstars). Listen in and learn with us as we start this climate journey.

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Links:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronatb/

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Healthcare in a COVID-19 World with Vice Admiral (Ret.) Rocky Bono, MD Mar 31, 2021

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Military healthcare in the United States is more complicated than a love triangle on the Bachelor. It’s layered, it’s nuanced, and it takes a true expert in chaos and crisis to shed light on how healthcare and the military intersect. Cue, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Dr. Rocky Bono, MD, the first woman surgeon in the military to hold the rank of Vice Admiral, the first female three-star admiral in the medical field in the history of the U.S. Navy, as well as the first Asian-American woman promoted to Vice Admiral. In our conversation this week, the former CEO and director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) provided us the ins-and-the-outs of how this system works, and how she worked to streamline healthcare across the branches of the U.S. military. Dr. Bono also gave pause to her work on WA Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 Response Team, sharing details on and illuminating the behind-the-scenes work done by states during the early days of the pandemic. A truly stacked episode, with a look at two massive pieces of today’s healthcare puzzle, this one is an absolute can’t miss.

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Links:

https://solelysisterhood.com/

https://sternspeakers.com/speakers/raquel-bono/

https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

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What is foreign aid? with Clint Borgen, Founder of the Borgen Project Mar 24, 2021

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Something that’s foreign to most -- foreign aid -- became a bit more familiar to us this week. And how exactly did that happen? Through our conversation with Clint Borgen, the founder of the Borgen Project of course! The founder of the campaign to address global poverty is well-versed in what foreign aid is, how it's distributed, and the many forms it can come in, and his knowledge surely shone in this conversation. Insights were also shared as it relates to the US’s role in foreign aid, as well as other countries. We also cover everything from the March Madness tea, D.C. statehood, the Biden border crisis, the California Newsom recall efforts, and how to take action against gun violence.

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Action Items for Gun Reform:
Follow and support --> @marchforourlives, @studentsdemand, @momsdemand, @everytown
TELL YOUR SENATORS TO TAKE ACTION ON BACKGROUND CHECKS - TEXT 'CHECKS' TO 644-33 OR VISIT https://act.everytown.org/sign/Senate_background_checks_2021/

Links:
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https://www.getactingpeople.com/
https://borgenproject.org/

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What is HR1!? with Nathalia Ramos, Content Producer for Berggruen Institute & Founder of Whole Bunch Media Mar 17, 2021

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Is it us or do the names of bills and acts often sound like super-secret spy codes? Like legit should we go get a walky-talky and take it from there? Well, the case is no different for HR1, which is better known as the ‘For the People Act’ -- and, to make it super confusing, it’s also commonly referred to as the ‘voting rights act.’ With three names and a million and more details to digest, we brought on Nathalia Ramos to dissect and discuss what the bill entails. Through our conversation, Nathalia who wears many hats, including a role as a content producer for think tank, the Berggruen Institute and as the Founder of Whole Bunch Media, we learned what’s in the bill, why it’s important, and its future in the Senate. Oh, and we finally defined gerrymandering.

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P.P.S. TAKE EASY ACTION ON HR1 NOW HERE: https://www.headcount.org/forthepeopleact/

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https://www.getactingpeople.com/
https://www.nathaliaramos.com/homeschool/hr1

https://www.instagram.com/nathaliaramos/

https://www.nathaliaramos.com/

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