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Bob Woodson on Black Lives Matter, 1776 v. 1619, and Solutions to Violence Feb 15, 2021

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In honor of Black History Month, Mr. Robert L. Woodson Sr. joins the She Thinks podcast to discuss the Civil Rights Movement and how it contrasts with today's social justice movement, why he launched 1776 Unites, and community-led solutions to violence in poor communities, including Voices of Black Mothers United Network.

Mr. Woodson is the founder and president of the Woodson Center, an organization committed to helping residents of low-income neighborhoods address the problems of their communities for over 30 years. He is a former civil rights activist, headed the National Urban League Department of Criminal Justice, and been a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Foundation for Public Policy Research.

She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts.

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Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day.

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Are the Rights of the American Worker Being Diminished? Feb 12, 2021

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Director of Economic Opportunity for the Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Erica Jedynak joins the podcast to talk about the American worker. With a new presidential administration and many states’ legislatures in session, we focus on the future of independent contracting, worker freedom, and whether new regulations will make it harder for all of us to pursue and find a choice in our work.

As a social entrepreneur, Erica leads a national strategy to remove barriers in government, business, communities, and education, so every person can rise. Prior to her work at Stand Together Erica served as the New Jersey State Director for Americans for Prosperity and was recognized as one of the New Jersey Globe's Top 100 Most Powerful People and was voted “Top Young Female Talent on the Right” by Save Jersey readers. Finally, Erica has been published in The Wall Street Journal and Forbes and has appeared on Fox Business, NJ News 12, and Bold TV and She currently serves on the New Jersey State Advisory Committee for the U.S. Civil Rights Commission.

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Actress Caroline Sunshine on Her Journey From Hollywood To the White House Feb 05, 2021

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On this week’s episode, former Disney Channel actress turned White House Press assistant Caroline Sunshine joins to talk about how she went from Hollywood to the White House, and how to cancel culture came for her.

Caroline Sunshine is technically the first actor to serve in the West Wing of the White House since former President Ronald Reagan. At the time of her hiring, at 22 years old, she was one of the youngest professional staff members in President Trump’s West Wing. After finding teen stardom on Disney Channel, Ms. Sunshine left Hollywood to serve her country at the White House, and her controversial arrival made international news due to her public profile. Prior to serving at the White House, Ms. Sunshine starred in the Disney Channel original series Shake It Up alongside Zendaya and Bella Thorne. People Magazine critic Tom Gliatto praised Sunshine’s performance as, “the best on the show.” Shake It Up played in over 90 countries and the show remains one of the highest-rated series in Disney Channel history and continues to stream today on Disney +. And, yes, Sunshine is her real last name.

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Policy Focus: Student Loan Forgiveness is Costly, Unfair, and Regressive Jan 29, 2021

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Inez Stepman joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus-- student loan forgiveness. As the cries for “free college” have gotten louder, and with a President who is pushing for a student loan relief plan, the question is -- does this really help students, especially those that need financial assistance the most? Inez explains why loan forgiveness is costly, unfair, and regressive.

Inez Stepman is a senior policy analyst at Independent Women’s Forum. She has worked in education policy for seven years, and prior to joining IWF was the Director of Education and Workforce Development at the American Legislative Exchange Council. She is the author of numerous policy papers, including the annually-compiled Report Card on American Education. Her thoughts on education policy have been published in numerous outlets, such as Washington Examiner, The Hill, and others, and she frequently testifies as an expert in state legislatures across the country. Finally, Inez also a senior contributor to The Federalist, where she writes on subjects ranging from feminism to fashion, and the Thursday editor of BRIGHT, a women’s daily newsletter.

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Why School Choice Week is More Important Than Ever This Year Jan 25, 2021

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Julie Gunlock joins Inez Stepman in a pop-up episode to discuss her frustrating experiences with the public school system, making the big choice to begin homeschooling her son, and how exercising education freedom has made a difference in her family's lives.

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We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself.

Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org.

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Emily Jashinsky on Today’s Media Landscape and Where Do We Go From Here? Jan 22, 2021

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Emily Jashinsky joins this week’s podcast to talk about the red and blue divide in America. With polarization at an all-time high, we discuss the media’s role as well as what we can expect in a Joe Biden presidency. Is he really here to unify?

Emily Jashinsky is a culture editor at The Federalist. She previously covered politics as a commentary writer for the Washington Examiner. Prior to joining the Examiner, Emily was the spokeswoman for Young America’s Foundation. She’s interviewed leading politicians and entertainers and appeared regularly as a guest on major television news programs, including “Fox News Sunday,” “Media Buzz,” and “The McLaughlin Group.” Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, Real Clear Politics, and more. Emily also serves as director of the National Journalism Center. Originally from Wisconsin, she is a graduate of George Washington University.

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Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org.

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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik on the “Year of Republican Women” and Cancel Culture Jan 15, 2021

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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joins the podcast this week to talk about the record number of Republican women who have been elected to Congress. She gives us insight into why more conservative women are running than ever and also shares her own experience as a strong conservative woman, including the recent controversy of her alma mater, Harvard University, dropping her from an advisory committee.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik proudly represents New York's 21st District in the House of Representatives in her third term in office. She is a Member of the Armed Services Committee, the Committee on Education and Labor, and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. On the Armed Services Committee, Congresswoman Stefanik serves as Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities and is a Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness. On the Committee on Education and Labor, she serves on the Subcommittees on Higher Education & Workforce Development and Civil Rights & Human Services. Congresswoman Stefanik is proudly the youngest Republican woman ever elected to Congress in United States history.

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Heather Nauert on Her DC Career, the Media Landscape, and Productive Dialogue Jan 08, 2021

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Heather Nauert, journalist and former State Department spokeswoman, joins the podcast this week. She shares what she learned from her service in DC, the challenges women face in taking on high-profile, public roles while balancing a family, and the role of women in advancing constructive dialogue with the goal of solving our nation’s greatest challenges.

Heather is an accomplished leader in business, communications, and in the political arena. Having worked successfully in high-stress situations, internationally and domestically, her accomplishments include crisis management, risk mitigation, and leading teams to communicate and execute objectives for the State Department in conjunction with the White House, National Security Council, and other agencies. She is also an internationally known journalist and broadcast anchor who appeared on Fox News and ABC News.

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IWF’s Year in Review: 2020 Wins and 2021 Forecasts Dec 31, 2020

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On this week’s episode, we dive into our policy year in review. And what a year it has been. With 2020 being anything but predictable, Hadley Manning joins us to discuss what policy wins IWF had over the past 12 months and what can look forward to in 2021.

Hadley Heath Manning is the director of policy at Independent Women’s Forum. She frequently comments on health care, entitlements, economic policy, and manages IWF’s policy projects and publications. She is the 2017 Tony Blankley Chair for Public Policy and American Exceptionalism at the Steamboat Institute. Finally, Hadley appears frequently in radio and TV outlets across the country and Her work has been featured in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, POLITICO and the Huffington Post.

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Ranked Choice Voting: When You Care Enough To Elect the Second Best Dec 28, 2020

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Jennifer C. Braceras interviews Paul Craney from Mass Fiscal Alliance about the failed RCV initiative in Massachusetts and the future of ranked choice elections.

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Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org.

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