Women belong in the House

Bonus: Introducing the Brown Girls Guide to Politics Unpacking Project 2025 Mini Series Oct 28, 2024

Hey listeners, we're bringing you an episode of another Wonder Media Network show we think you'll love: The Brown Girls Guide to Politics. This season, A'shanti is doing a deep dive into Project 2025. The 920 page document represents a vision for government unlike anything we've seen before. In this first episode, A'shanti speaks with Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Dr. Tammy Greer about the authors and vision of Project 2025, and why former President Donald Trump has been quick to distance himself from it. Plus: how its policy proposals would change the way the U.S. government operates.

The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A’shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics. In the BGG to Politics blog, A’shanti created a space for women of color to learn about the current state of politics, to support others breaking into the political sphere, and to celebrate incredible women changing the course of the country. A’shanti founded the blog in 2018 and Wonder Media Network is thrilled to extend her platform to audio.

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White Picket Fence S2 E5: When "Career Feminism" Won Mar 31, 2022

When it comes to the failure of the 1971 Comprehensive Childcare Development Act, it's easy to point a finger at conservatives. But that's not the whole story.

This week, join host Julie as she dives into the battle between care feminism and career feminism, and how the winner of that match up has impacted women's right advocacy for the last 50 years.

Universal Pre-K and the Path Ahead with Rep. Manning Mar 29, 2022

Although the Build Back Better Act could not deliver on all the care economy issues, there is still reason for hope. With a bipartisan oriented strategy, some of these issues can still get through the House and the Senate – universal pre-k being one of those. On our final episode of the series, Jenny and Julie are joined by Representative Kathy Manning to discuss the importance of universal pre-k and what the future holds for care infrastructure.

White Picket Fence S2 E4: The Rise of Neoliberalism Mar 24, 2022

This week, Julie dives deep into the economic ideology that arose alongside social conservatism and prevented public investments in care.

We’ll break down what “neoliberalism” is and what the rise of it has meant for family life -- how the mix of low taxes, deregulation, and privatization has made family life more economically precarious for the vast majority of Americans.

The Cost of Child Care with Rep. Clark Mar 22, 2022

The American child care system is full of contradiction. For individual families, care costs keep rising. But many caregivers are barely paid a living wage. The Build Back Better Act would have been the first federal intervention in this sector in fifty years. Without it, this broken cycle continues. On today’s episode, Jenny and Julie are joined by Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark to discuss the precarious state of our care economy.

White Picket Fence S2 E3: What Could Have Been Mar 17, 2022

How did the U.S. become a society that treats caregiving as a private family responsibility rather than a public good?

In this episode, Julie explores the longstanding and continued role racism has played in preventing investments in public goods that would benefit everyone, including caregiving. We’ll also do a deep dive into the 1970s when the U.S. nearly invested in universal childcare -- and how fear was deployed to block it.

Paid Leave with Rep. Underwood Mar 15, 2022

The need to take family or medical leave touches every American. Yet, despite overwhelming popularity, the U.S. stands alone as the only industrialized nation without paid leave. On today's episode, Jenny and Julie are joined by Representative Lauren Underwood to unpack why America continues to lag behind and the ongoing political fight around this crucial issue.

White Picket Fence S2 E2: The Nuclear Family Myth Mar 10, 2022

This week, host Julie Kohler travels back to the mid-20th century to examine the creation of the “traditional” nuclear family — a myth only made possible through the exploitation of Black women’s domestic labor — and how the family values and nostalgia of this era continue to exist in today’s debate over “caring economy” policies.

The Child Tax Credit with Rep. DeLauro Mar 08, 2022

In this new season of Women belong in the House, we’re examining America’s caregiving crisis. In our first episode, Jenny and Julie explore the child tax credit with one of its longtime supporters -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro.

White Picket Fence S2 E1: The Breaking Point Mar 04, 2022

In March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic became a global health crisis. But from it bore a whole set of complementary crises: an economic crisis and a caregiving crisis.

The pandemic erased more than 30 years of gains in women’s labor force participation, while simultaneously leaving women to shoulder the majority of the family responsibilities. But the conditions for these crises existed long before COVID-19 hit American shores. How exactly did we get here?

Introducing: The Caregiving Crisis feat. White Picket Fence Mar 01, 2022

In this new season of Women belong in the House, we’re examining America’s caregiving crisis. After years of a pandemic that disproportionately affected women, Congress is still working to pass legislation that would address some of our most pressing needs.

To dive into the care economy, host Jenny Kaplan is teaming up with another Wonder Media Network original podcast, White Picket Fence, and its host, Julie Kohler.

Jenny’s going to talk to the women in the House that are championing legislation that – if we could get it passed – would transform American families.

Women Belong in the House is created by Jenny Kaplan. It’s produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley and Taylor Williamson. Original music by Miles Moran. Special thanks to Julie Kohler.

Bonus: Ordinary Equality S2 E 10: Changing the Way We Talk About Abortion Jan 13, 2022

In light of what's happening at the Supreme Court right now, we're bringing you another show from Wonder Media Network that you need to listen to: Ordinary Equality. Welcome to the final episode of Ordinary Equality Season Two. We’ve covered the history of abortion, the highs and lows of Roe v. Wade, the secret abortion underground of the 70s, and even the way the long southern strategy played into the state of abortion access in this country. Kate and Jamia look towards the future of the abortion conversation: what language should we change going forward? How can we even start to dismantle the anti-choice movement? And what do we change on our side of the conversation?

Bonus: Ordinary Equality S2 E9: It’s a TRAP! Jan 11, 2022

In light of what's happening at the Supreme Court right now, we're bringing you another show from Wonder Media Network that you need to listen to: Ordinary Equality. When the anti-choice movement couldn’t stop individuals from choosing to get an abortion, they turned to the next biggest roadblock--the abortion providers themselves. Today, hosts Kate Kelly and Jamia Wilson are talking all about TRAP laws. How did the anti-choice movement work around Roe v. Wade? How did these laws create a systemic, legal attack on abortion access? And why are even more being passed today?

Bonus: Ordinary Equality S2 E8: Reproductive Justice Jan 06, 2022

In light of what's happening at the Supreme Court right now, we're bringing you another show from Wonder Media Network that you need to listen to: Ordinary Equality. In 1994, twelve Black women gathered together in a room and redefined the movement for reproductive freedom--they focused on an intersectional freedom, built an entirely new framework, and called it Reproductive Justice. Today, hosts Jamia Wilson and Kate Kelly take us through the history of the Reproductive Justice movement and the work it’s doing in a system that has ignored the needs of Black women for far too long.

Bonus: Ordinary Equality S2 E7: The Long Southern Strategy Jan 04, 2022

In light of what's happening at the Supreme Court right now, we're bringing you another show from Wonder Media Network that you need to listen to: Ordinary Equality. The anti-choice movement, the Red south, and the partisan divide on abortion access--none of these are a coincidence. In fact, they’re all components of an organized campaign to make morality the backbone of the Republican party. Today, hosts Kate Kelly and Jamia Wilson trace the history of the Long Southern Strategy.

Bonus: Ordinary Equality S2 E6: Roe v. Wade Dec 30, 2021

In light of what's happening at the Supreme Court right now, we're bringing you another show from Wonder Media Network that you need to listen to: Ordinary Equality. We made it folks--this week, we’re talking about that landmark 1973 case, Roe v. Wade. Hosts Jamia Wilson and Kate Kelly walk through Roe from beginning to end, and discover why this case is still affecting the way we talk about abortion, 48 years later.

Bonus: Ordinary Equality S2 E5: Call This Number, Ask for Jane Dec 28, 2021

In light of what's happening at the Supreme Court right now, we're bringing you another show from Wonder Media Network that you need to listen to: Ordinary Equality. In 1962, Sherri Chessen’s abortion story gained international attention and helped flip the script on abortion in the public eye -- but her story was far from universal. This week, Kate and Jamia talk about pre-Roe abortion access, from underground collectives like Jane, to the community organizations still working to provide access to reproductive care today.

Bonus: Ordinary Equality S2 E4: Let's Go to Church Dec 23, 2021

In light of what's happening at the Supreme Court right now, we're bringing you another show from Wonder Media Network that you need to listen to: Ordinary Equality. Pro-choice, or pro-life--secular, or religious. Or is it that simple? Why do we rely on the teachings of the Catholic Church in a country with so much religious diversity? How were arguments of faith politicized by the Religious Right? And how can we reconcile faith and reproductive justice today? Hosts Kate Kelly and Jamia Wilson are here to talk through the long, complex history of religion and abortion in the USA.

Bonus: Ordinary Equality S2 E3: Breeding a Nation Dec 21, 2021

In light of what's happening at the Supreme Court right now, we're bringing you another show from Wonder Media Network that you need to listen to: Ordinary Equality. The lasting effects of this country’s long history with colonialism and slavery impact every part of our lives--including modern day debates about abortion access and reproductive justice. In this episode, Kate and Jamia recruit experts to explain the history of reproductive coercion in the domestic slave breeding industry and the sexist, racist systems at play today.

Bonus: Ordinary Equality S2 E2: Spilling the Abortion Tea Dec 16, 2021

In light of what's happening at the Supreme Court right now, we're bringing you another show from Wonder Media Network that you need to listen to: Ordinary Equality. We’re taking this back to the beginning. Kate and Jamia trace the history of abortion access all the way back to ancient and colonial history. How did women control their fertility before modern medicine? And how was that control threatened? Attempts to suppress abortion are more recent than you think, and--you guessed it--are also attempts to suppress women’s rights.

Bonus: Ordinary Equality S2 E1: Now at Last We Can Begin Dec 14, 2021

In light of what's happening at the Supreme Court right now, we're bringing you another show from Wonder Media Network that you need to listen to: Ordinary Equality. Since our founding, the conversation around reproductive rights has been one of the most contentious political debates in America. This history is one that combines political, religious, and social forces, layered with systemic racism and misogyny. Co-hosts Kate Kelly and Jamia Wilson unpack this rich history from the views of colonial America, to seminal Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, all the way to the present day. Hosts Kate Kelly and Jamia Wilson kick off this season by talking about their personal connections to reproductive choice and religion. Tune in here every Tuesday and Thursday for more episodes of Ordinary Equality.

Bonus: The Latest from Wonder Media Network Dec 06, 2021

Long time, no speak! We're popping in with a quick update on our latest shows that we think you'll love--Womanica, Words to Win By, and White Picket Fence. Back soon with more!

Chapter 4: Vice President Feb 10, 2021

For more than 230 years, the occupants of our nation’s highest offices have looked largely the same. Fortunately, that’s no longer true. Kamala Harris is the nation’s first woman Vice President. She is the first Black woman and first South Asian woman in the role. So how did she get here? And perhaps even more importantly, how do we make sure she really isn’t the last?

Over the next month Women belong in the House is turning our attention to a different house: the White House. On this special mini-series, we’ll chart Kamala Harris’ journey — from District Attorney to Attorney General to Senator to Vice President — investigating one of many possible paths to higher office. We’ll talk about Vice President Harris and highlight stories of women on a similar path, elected officials who may one day be in her same position. This groundbreaking moment is about more than one woman’s story. It’s about all the women to come. So we’re going to look at the pipeline by talking to women who’ve served in those same positions from across the country, too.

Women Belong in the White House is produced in partnership with Emerge.

Chapter 3: Senator Feb 03, 2021

For more than 230 years, the occupants of our nation’s highest offices have looked largely the same. Fortunately, that’s no longer true. Kamala Harris is the nation’s first woman Vice President. She is the first Black woman and first South Asian woman in the role. So how did she get here? And perhaps even more importantly, how do we make sure she really isn’t the last?

Over the next month Women belong in the House is turning our attention to a different house: the White House. On this special mini-series, we’ll chart Kamala Harris’ journey — from District Attorney to Attorney General to Senator to Vice President — investigating one of many possible paths to higher office. We’ll talk about Vice President Harris and highlight stories of women on a similar path, elected officials who may one day be in her same position. This groundbreaking moment is about more than one woman’s story. It’s about all the women to come. So we’re going to look at the pipeline by talking to women who’ve served in those same positions from across the country, too.

Women Belong in the White House is produced in partnership with Emerge.

Chapter 2: Attorney General Jan 27, 2021

For more than 230 years, the occupants of our nation’s highest offices have looked largely the same. Fortunately, that’s no longer true. Kamala Harris is the nation’s first woman Vice President. She is the first Black woman and first South Asian woman in the role. So how did she get here? And perhaps even more importantly, how do we make sure she really isn’t the last?

Over the next month Women belong in the House is turning our attention to a different house: the White House. On this special mini-series, we’ll chart Kamala Harris’ journey — from District Attorney to Attorney General to Senator to Vice President — investigating one of many possible paths to higher office. We’ll talk about Vice President Harris and highlight stories of women on a similar path, elected officials who may one day be in her same position. This groundbreaking moment is about more than one woman’s story. It’s about all the women to come. So we’re going to look at the pipeline by talking to women who’ve served in those same positions from across the country, too.

Women Belong in the White House is produced in partnership with Emerge.

Chapter 1: District Attorney Jan 20, 2021

For more than 230 years, the occupants of our nation’s highest offices have looked largely the same. Fortunately, that’s no longer true. This week, Kamala Harris becomes the nation’s first woman Vice President. She will be the first Black woman and first South Asian woman in the role. So how did she get here? And perhaps even more importantly, how do we make sure she really isn’t the last?

Over the next month Women belong in the House is turning our attention to a different house: the White House. On this special mini-series, we’ll chart Kamala Harris’ journey — from District Attorney to Attorney General to Senator to Vice President — investigating one of many possible paths to higher office. We’ll talk about Vice President Harris and highlight stories of women on a similar path, elected officials who may one day be in her same position. This groundbreaking moment is about more than one woman’s story. It’s about all the women to come. So we’re going to look at the pipeline by talking to women who’ve served in those same positions from across the country, too.

Women Belong in the White House is produced in partnership with Emerge.

Women belong in the White House Jan 19, 2021

Over the next month Women belong in the House is turning our attention to a different house: the White House. On this special mini-series, we’ll chart Kamala Harris’ journey — from District Attorney to Attorney General to Senator to Vice President — investigating one of many possible paths to higher office. We’ll talk about Vice President Harris and highlight stories of women on a similar path, elected officials who may one day be in her same position.

From Inside the Breach with Rep. Kathy Manning Jan 11, 2021

In this special episode, you'll hear from Congresswoman Kathy Manning of North Carolina's Sixth Congressional District.

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. This season, we're featuring the daring women who are stepping up to lead during one of the most challenging years in American history.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch and Liz Smith.

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Bonus: Winning Wisconsin Ep. 5 Nov 12, 2020

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Bonus: Winning Wisconsin Ep. 4 Oct 29, 2020

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Gone to Carolina: NC-06 Oct 27, 2020

In this episode, you'll hear Kathy Manning, Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives (and Jenny's mom); Tori Taylor, co-executive director of Swing Left; and A'shanti Gholar, president of Emerge America.

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. This season, we're featuring the daring women who are stepping up to lead during one of the most challenging years in American history.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch and Liz Smith, with special help from Luisa Garbowit.

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Bonus: Winning Wisconsin Ep. 3 Oct 22, 2020

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Going Purple in the Peach State: GA-06 Oct 20, 2020

In this episode, you'll hear from Tori Taylor, co-executive director of Swing Left; A'shanti Gholar, president of Emerge America; former Governor Christine Whitman; former Representative Susan Molinari; Kelly Dittmar and Debbie Walsh of the Center for American Women and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University; and Wendy Schiller from Brown University.

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. This season, we're featuring the daring women who are stepping up to lead during one of the most challenging years in American history.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch and Liz Smith, with special help from Luisa Garbowit.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Bonus: Winning Wisconsin Ep. 2 Oct 17, 2020

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The Perennial Swing State: FL-10 & FL-26 Oct 13, 2020

In this episode, you'll hear from Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Rep. Val Demings, and Tori Taylor, co-executive director of Swing Left.

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. This season, we're featuring the daring women who are stepping up to lead during one of the most challenging years in American history.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch and Liz Smith, with special help from Luisa Garbowit.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Bonus: Introducing Winning Wisconsin Oct 08, 2020

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The Largest Swing County: AZ-06 Oct 06, 2020

In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Hiral Tipirneni, former Gov. Christine Whitman, Professor Wendy Schiller from Brown University and Kelly Dittmar, associate professor of political science at Rutgers University--Camden and the director of research and scholar at the Center for American Women in Politics.

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. This season, we're featuring the daring women who are stepping up to lead during one of the most challenging years in American history.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch and Liz Smith, with special help from Luisa Garbowit.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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America's Triple Pandemic: WI-04 Sep 29, 2020

In this episode, you'll hear from Rep. Gwen Moore, Grace Lynch, host of the Winning Wisconsin podcast, Professor Wendy Schiller from Brown University and Debbie Walsh, Director of the Center for American Women and Politics.

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On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. This season, we're featuring the daring women who are stepping up to lead during one of the most challenging years in American history.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch and Liz Smith, with special help from Luisa Garbowit.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Let's Talk Public Health: IL-14 Sep 22, 2020

In this episode, you'll hear from Rep. Lauren Underwood, A'shanti Gholar, president of Emerge America and host of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics podcast, and Professor Wendy Schiller from Brown University.

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. This season, we're featuring the daring women who are stepping up to lead during one of the most challenging years in American history.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch and Liz Smith, with special help from Luisa Garbowit.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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A Horse of a Different Color: PA-07 Sep 15, 2020

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. This season, we're featuring the daring women who are stepping up to lead during one of the most challenging years in American history.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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We're Back for Season 3 Sep 10, 2020

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. This season, we're featuring the daring women who are stepping up to lead during one of the most challenging years in American history.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Bonus: A Conversation with Rep. Katie Porter Aug 24, 2020

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Stay tuned for our third season, coming to you soon.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro music.

Bonus: The Woman of the Hour Aug 13, 2020

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro music.

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Bonus: Introducing She Votes! Aug 06, 2020

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Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson: On Protests and Racial Justice Jun 09, 2020

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On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Bonus: Rep. Deb Haaland May 21, 2020

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On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Serving in Crises: A Historic Term Apr 30, 2020

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On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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A New Look for the House Apr 23, 2020

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Bonus: WMN in Action Apr 16, 2020

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Navigating Congress: Peaks & Valleys Apr 09, 2020

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Climbing the Ladder Apr 02, 2020

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

For more from Rep. Cheri Bustos, check out Episode 10 of Season 1.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Building Bridges Mar 26, 2020

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

For more from Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, check out Episode 6 of Season 1.

For more from Rep. Abigail Spanberger, check out Episode 7 of Season 1.

For more from Rep. Angie Craig, check out Episode 5 of Season 1.

For more from Rep. Cheri Bustos, check out Episode 10 of Season 1.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Turning Resumes Into Action Mar 19, 2020

To learn more about Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, head back to Episode 6 of Season 1.

To learn more about Rep. Abigail Spanberger, head back to Episode 7 of Season 1.

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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This House Wasn't Built for You Mar 12, 2020

To learn more about Rep. Angie Craig, head back to Episode 5 of Season 1.

To learn more about Rep. Abigail Spanberger, head back to Episode 7 of Season 1.

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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Welcome back! Mar 03, 2020

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.

Special thanks to Miles Moran for original tunes.

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Bonus: Introducing Ordinary Equality Jan 21, 2020

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Introducing: Encyclopedia Womannica May 31, 2019

Every weekday for a full year, listeners can explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Pioneers, Creators, Villainesses, STEMinists, Warriors & Social Justice Warriors, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.

Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith and Andi Kristins. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Alli Lindenberg and Edie Allard.

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Introducing: The Brown Girls Guide to Politics! Apr 04, 2019

The Brown Girls Guide to Politics podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in most media coverage. This year was a record year for women of color running for -- and being elected to -- office. In the BGG to Politics blog, A’shanti Gholar created a space for women of color to learn about the current state of women in politics, to support others breaking into the political sphere, and to celebrate incredible people changing the course of the country. Gholar founded the blog last year and Wonder Media Network is thrilled to extend her platform to audio.

The Brown Girls Guide is produced by Jenny Kaplan, Andi Kristins, and Tori Taylor. Original music was composed by Elisheba Ittoop.

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Web of WMN: On acting, privilege, & body politics. Feb 12, 2019

We’re hard at work here on the next season of Women Belong in the House. In the meantime, check out Wonder Media Network’s newest show, Web of WMN. For more, subscribe to Web of WMN wherever you listen to podcasts.

Introducing: Web of WMN Feb 01, 2019

Have you ever stopped to think about all the people you know? And all the people they know? Each of us has a rich community of connections. It forms a bustling, complicated, interconnected web. Welcome to Web of WMN, Wonder Media Network's brand new show. Host Jenny Kaplan launches four interview chains by picking four women she knows from different parts of her life. They talk identity, politics, gender, religion and more. Then each of those women picks someone to interview. Subscribe and stay tuned!

Special thanks to Overcoats for the tunes and Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

This season of Web of WMN is exclusively sponsored by Skype, a Microsoft product.

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Ep. 14: What Comes Next Nov 29, 2018

With Election Day 2018 in the rearview mirror, what happens next? The results were historic. How do our newly elected officials channel that momentum as they enter the House? For women who won, the path ahead is pretty clear. For women who lost, it’s less so. And for the volunteers who stepped up to help on all these exciting campaigns, it’s perhaps the least clear of all the best ways to stay involved. This week, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks answers to all of the above. She finds many of them at VoteRunLead's Women & Power 2018 National Town Hall, where winners and losers from across the country -- and on both sides of the aisle -- share thoughts and stories. Experts talk about logistical next steps for candidates and how movements can keep volunteer momentum.

VoteRunLead is a non-partisan organization that trains women to run for office. Learn more here: https://voterunlead.org/

Special thanks to VoteRunLead for allowing us to record the town hall, to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Ep. 13: Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose Nov 15, 2018

Election Day 2018 has come and gone. The results were historic. A record number of women will serve in the House of Representatives next year. While many great candidates won, many also lost. This week, we're talking about the latter. Host Jenny Kaplan's mom, Kathy Manning, was one of the candidates who lost. Kathy ran as a Democrat to represent North Carolina's 13th District. She speaks with Jenny about loss, lessons from the campaign, and why it was all worth it. Experts talk about the election results and loss as a regular hurdle for politicians seeking office.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Ep. 12: An Election Day Double Feature Nov 06, 2018

Today is the day! A record number of women have stepped up to run this election. We're telling their stories. We covered why women run less and how their motivation to run differs from their male counterparts. We talked about money, race, and religion in politics. We dove into the differences between the two biggest political parties and we examined how incredible women are upending historical stereotypes. This week, we bring it all together. Host Jenny Kaplan tells the stories of Lucy McBath a Democrat running in GA-06 and Leslie Cockburn, a Democrat running in VA-05.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise! Additional thanks to ELLE.com for the Lucy McBath audio, and collaborative support!

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Bonus Ep. 6: Brenda Carter Nov 05, 2018

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited interviews from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in November. This week, Host Jenny Kaplan speaks with Brenda Carter, director of the Reflective Democracy Campaign, about how our government might be different if it looked more like the people it represents.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes!

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Ep. 11: A Name for the History Books Nov 01, 2018

Native American and Native Alaskan women make up 1 percent of the U.S. population, yet there has never been a Native woman in Congress. It looks like that’s about to change. Host Jenny Kaplan chats with the woman who’s favored to make history on Tuesday: Deb Haaland, a Democrat from NM-01. Deb talks about how her experiences as a single mom and a Native American have shaped her political perspective. Experts share thoughts on the challenges of candidates of color, the effectiveness of a strong ground game, and the potential impact of voter suppression.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Ep. 10: Running to Stay - An Incumbent Story Oct 30, 2018

Women make up less than 20 percent of the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. In previous episodes, we’ve featured women running to serve in the chamber for the first time. This week, we’re telling the story of a woman who’s already made it and hopes to stay. Host Jenny Kaplan chats with Representative Cheri Bustos, a Democrat from IL-17, who is on the ballot for her fourth term. Cheri talks about what it felt like when she ran the first time and how that contrasts with her experience today. Experts share thoughts on the benefits of being an incumbent.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Bonus Ep. 5: Rebecca Traister Oct 28, 2018

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited interviews from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in November. This week, Host Jenny Kaplan speaks with author and journalist Rebecca Traister about today's feminism, women in the midterms, and her book, "Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger."

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes!

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Ep. 9: A Case for the Religious Left Oct 25, 2018

The most vocal parts of the Christian community are often associated with the Republican party. But our candidate today says her progressive values stem from her faith. Host Jenny Kaplan chats with Tabitha Isner, a Democrat running in AL-02. Turning a deep red district blue is a real challenge, but recent political history in Alabama shows it’s not an impossibility. Tabitha talks about how her experiences as an ordained minister and a foster mom have shaped her political perspective. Experts share thoughts on the sway of party and candidates challenging “safe” opponents.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Ep. 8: Putting the Diplomacy Back in D.C. Oct 23, 2018

Historically, stereotypes about women focused on the frailties of the “weaker sex.” But many women running for office this year prove those notions false. Candidates have held positions in the military, intelligence agencies, and the State Department. This is the third of three episodes in which we’re speaking with women whose career experiences exemplify strength. Host Jenny Kaplan chats with Lauren Baer, a Democrat running in FL-18. Lauren was a senior advisor to both of President Barack Obama’s secretaries of state and to the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Lauren talks about how her background in diplomacy and international relations impacted her decision to run. Experts share their perspectives on how different careers add to and influence policy perspectives and political races.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Bonus Ep. 4: NWP Equality Salon - Gender, Race, and American Politics in 2018 Oct 20, 2018

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited content from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in November. This week, host Jenny Kaplan attends a panel put on by the National Woman's Party in Washington D.C. Chris Jahnke leads a discussion with Leah Daughtry, A'shanti Gholar, and Kelly Dittmar on the movement of women stepping up to run.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes!

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Ep. 7: The Name's Spanberger, Abigail Spanberger Oct 18, 2018

Historically, stereotypes about women focused on the frailties of the "weaker sex." But many women running for office this year prove those ideas false. Candidates have held positions in the military, intelligence agencies, and State Department. This is the second of three episodes in which we're speaking with such women. Host Jenny Kaplan chats with Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat running in VA-07. Abigail talks about her experiences as former CIA operations officer and how her background in intelligence drove her to run. Experts share their perspectives on how different careers add to and influence policy perspectives and political races.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Ep. 6: Females Are Strong as Hell Oct 11, 2018

Historically, stereotypes about women focused on the frailties of the "weaker sex." But many women running for office this year prove those ideas false. Candidates have held positions in the military, intelligence agencies, and State Department. Over the next three episodes, we're speaking with three such women. This week, Host Jenny Kaplan chats with Chrissy Houlahan, a Democrat running in PA-06. Experts share their perspectives about how different careers add to and influence policy perspectives and political races.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Bonus Ep. 3: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Oct 09, 2018

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited interviews from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in November. This week, we share Host Jenny Kaplan's discussion with Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois' 8th District.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes!

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Ep. 5: Jumping the Confidence Gap Oct 04, 2018

Women tend to run for office less. Part of that is due to the fact that there's a confidence gap when it comes to women believing they are qualified to run. This week, we're talking to a woman who has overcome that obstacle and has made the decision to run -- twice. Host Jenny Kaplan speaks with Angie Craig, a Democrat running in a rematch in MN-02. Experts share their perspectives about the different ambitions of men and women and about how women are bringing more authenticity to the campaign trail.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Bonus Ep. 2: A'shanti Gholar Oct 02, 2018

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited interviews from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in November. Host Jenny Kaplan talks with A’shanti Gholar, political director of Emerge America and founder of the Brown Girls Guide to Politics.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes!

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Ep. 4: Unbought and Unbossed Sep 27, 2018

It's been 50 years since Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to Congress. This week, we're talking about people following in her footsteps -- women of color and specifically black women who are running for office this November. Host Jenny Kaplan speaks with Lauren Underwood, a Democrat running in IL-14. Experts share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for women candidates of color.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Bonus Ep. 1: Emily from EMILY's List Sep 26, 2018

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited interviews from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in November. For our first, Host Jenny Kaplan talks with Emily Cain, executive director of EMILY's List.

Special thanks to Natalie Brennan and to Moran Audio!

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Ep. 3: Let's Talk About the Elephant in the Room Sep 20, 2018

This week we're talking about women and the GOP. Host Jenny Kaplan speaks with Cristina Osmeña, a Republican running in CA-14. Experts share their perspectives on why the Republican party is lagging when it comes to recruiting women candidates and how that could affect the party moving forward.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Ep. 2: It's About Money, Honey Sep 13, 2018

Host Jenny Kaplan speaks with Betsy Rader, a Democrat running in OH-14. Betsy shares her reasons for running and describes how money has shaped her life and her candidacy. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a Democrat from IL-17, also makes a guest appearance.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Ep. 1: I Got It From My Mama Sep 06, 2018

Midterms are rapidly approaching and a record number of women are running for office. But why are there so few elected women to begin with? We’re telling candidates’ stories and talking about the broader context. This week, we’re discussing the motivation to run. Host Jenny Kaplan speaks with a candidate who hits close to home -- really close to home. Jenny’s mom, Kathy Manning, is running to represent NC District 13.

Special thanks to Moran Audio for the tunes and to Ben Broer for audio editing expertise!

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Trailer: Welcome to Women belong in the House! Sep 02, 2018

A preview of what's to come: WMN presents Women belong in the House. Host Jenny Kaplan explains why she decided to quit her job in order to tell the stories of the record number of women who are running for office this November. Listen and subscribe for weekly doses of hope and optimism.

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