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Gina Ortiz Jones On Serving Her Country Feb 15, 2018

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This week, we talk with Gina Ortiz Jones, an Air Force vet, former intelligence officer under President Obama, and now a primary candidate for Congress in Texas's 23rd District. We talk about how Texas is a microcosm for the United States at a crucial moment in our history, and how her career has prepared her to take on this next challenge. We give the Golden Pantsuits to some women who are no strangers to (Olympic) gold, and talk about protecting Dreamers and the integrity of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Listen and subscribe!

Nadya Okamoto is a Young Workaholic - and a Star Feb 08, 2018

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This week Cortney talks with Nadya Okamoto, a sophomore at Harvard who has started two organizations, run for city council, been honored by Teen Vogue, and hung out with Hillary Clinton. We discuss the parts of her personal story that lead her to a life in service of others, and talk about her upcoming book. The Golden Pantsuit goes to an amazing young chef who can definitely cook better than you can. Listen and subscribe today!

The Autobiography of an Organizer with Jessica Morales Rocketto Feb 01, 2018

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This week Cortney talks with Jessica Morales Rocketto, Political Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, about her career as an organizer, the historical roots of secret Facebook groups, and her connection to Pantsuit Nation. We give the Golden Pantsuit to Kesha for her powerful Grammy performance, and send you calls to action around gun safety and immigration. Listen and Subscribe!

Heather McGhee and the Strategic Importance of Hope Jan 25, 2018

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This week we talk with Heather McGhee, President of Demos, a public policy organization working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. She talks about the strategic importance of mainstreaming big, bold ideas that can shift power back to the people, and gives us some hope for what she sees as a watershed moment for grassroots organizing and activism. For our call to action, we focus on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and give the Golden Pantsuit to two women breaking barriers in the entertainment industry. Listen and subscribe!

Sydney Ireland is the First Girl Boy Scout Jan 18, 2018

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This week, we talk with 16-year-old Sydney Ireland, who has been fighting for almost her entire life for the right to be a full-fledged Boy Scout after being an "unofficial" member earning "unofficial" recognition for years. Last year, the Boy Scouts finally announced their policy change, allowing girls to join the organization, but the change won't take effect by the time Sydney would be a candidate for Eagle Scout, something she's worked toward since she was a very young girl. We also talk/vent about Aziz Ansari, award the Golden Pantsuit to a fashion icon and leader for young women, and have our very last (!!) Cat Call. Listen and subscribe.

Sandra Fluke is Fighting for Your Rights Jan 11, 2018

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This week we are joined by Sandra Fluke, who gained nation attention when she testified before members of Congress regarding comprehensive insurance coverage for birth control and took on Rush Limbaugh and other conservative commentators. We learn what she is doing now, and how that connects to that moment in 2012. We also call up this week's Golden Pantsuit winner, Cincinnati City Councilwoman Tamaya Dennard, to talk about that iconic folding chair. Subscribe and listen today!

Rachel Cargle on Making Space for Women’s Voices Jan 04, 2018

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This week we talk with writer and feminist Rachel Cargle about how the often unacknowledged and unseen stress that black women face in our country can have devastating consequences, and about the ripple effect that online conversations can have in changing social structures in offline spaces. We have our first Cat Call of 2018, and award the Golden Pantsuit to Cardi B. Listen and subscribe!

Happy Holidays from Pantsuit Nation! Dec 28, 2017

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We will be back with new full episodes in January 2018! In the meantime, catch up on the Pantsuit Nation Podcast by checking out all 22 shows from 2017. Subscribe and share!

Ai-jen Poo on the Power Of Women's Voices Dec 21, 2017

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This week, Libby speaks with Ai-jen Poo, Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, an organization that supports the more than 2 million women, many of whom are immigrant women and women of color, who care for our nation's homes and families. We talk about the link between narrative action and political action, and look forward to the tipping point of women taking back power in 2018. The Golden Pantsuit goes to Wendy Carrillo, another woman with determination and grit, and Cat's Call to Action is an urgent appeal to call our Members of Congress to demand a clean #DreamActNow. Listen and subscribe!

Funding the Resistance with Christie George Dec 14, 2017

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Today we talk with Christie George, Director of New Media Ventures, a seed fund and national network of angel investors supporting media and tech startups that disrupt politics and catalyze progressive change (and supporter of Pantsuit Nation!). We discuss the need for testing out progressive tools and ideas, and the necessity of storytelling from the point of view of marginalized communities. We also give the Golden Pantsuit to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for not taking any BS from the President. P.S. Don't forget to do what you can to protect Net Neutrality!

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