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Creating Opportunity with Jenny Galluzzo May 20, 2021

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We have heard it repeatedly: women have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Emily sits down with The Second Shift co-founder Jenny Galluzzo to talk about how companies can empower women to rejoin the workforce. Instead of thinking about government policy this week, we’re considering the role of the private sector in strengthening the job market for women. Your Political Playlist connects you with diverse and unfiltered conversations with inspiring women who are making waves in politics. Host Emily Tisch Sussman brings her decades of experience at the progressive forefront to her thoughtful conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Every week, Emily sits down to talk about new policy ideas and what women want to see from the Biden-Harris administration and more. Building on the activism from previous seasons Emily is continuing to bring changemakers to the table to show listeners how they can have an impact in politics. Be a part of the conversation by following us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

The Care Economy with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo May 13, 2021

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The Biden Administration has clearly made the care economy a priority: first with an investment in the American Rescue Plan, then through additional investments in child care, at-home care, and early education. After being tasked with selling the American Jobs Plan to the public, Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo sits down with host, Emily Tisch Sussman to talk about how jobs, the economy, and child care are inextricably linked. Your Political Playlist connects you with diverse and unfiltered conversations with inspiring women who are making waves in politics. Host Emily Tisch Sussman brings her decades of experience at the progressive forefront to her thoughtful conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Every week, Emily sits down to talk about new policy ideas and what women want to see from the Biden-Harris administration. Building on the activism from previous seasons Emily is continuing to bring changemakers to the table to show listeners how they can have an impact in politics. Be a part of the conversation by following us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

Mother’s Day Special with Governor Gretchen Whitmer May 09, 2021

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Today, Emily is exploring the more personal side of politics, with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Following her conversation with the governor in the fall, Emily is talking with the governor this Mother’s Day, about how she has navigated being a mother all while leading the state through a historic pandemic. After having protesters with semi-automatic weapons on her lawn, Governor Whitmer details the difficult conversations she has had with her daughters over the past year. And as a woman in politics, she dove into the importance of having women, especially mothers, as leaders. Your Political Playlist connects you with diverse and unfiltered conversations with inspiring women who are making waves in politics. Host, Emily Tisch Sussman brings her decades of experience at the progressive forefront to her thoughtful conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Every week, Emily sits down to talk about new policy ideas and what women want to see from the Biden-Harris administration. Building on the activism from previous seasons Emily is continuing to bring changemakers to the table to show listeners how they can have an impact in politics. Be a part of the conversation by following us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

A Purpose Driven Life with Crystal McCrary May 06, 2021

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This week, Emily is sitting down with Crystal McCrary, award-winning film and television producer, director, author, lawyer, mother, and activist. Crystal details how she was one of Vice President Harris’s first calls when Senator Harris was deciding to run for President, and how she then took her experience with Vice President Harris’s campaign to her husband Ray McGuire’s current campaign for mayor of New York City. Your Political Playlist connects you with diverse and unfiltered conversations with inspiring women who are making waves in politics. Host, Emily Tisch Sussman brings her decades of experience at the progressive forefront to her thoughtful conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Every week, Emily sits down to talk about new policy ideas and what women want to see from the Biden-Harris administration and more. Building on the activism from previous seasons Emily is continuing to bring changemakers to the table to show listeners how they can have an impact in politics. Be a part of the conversation by following us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

Biden’s First 100 Days with Tamara Fucile Apr 29, 2021

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Last night, President Biden delivered his first speech to a joint session of Congress highlighting his priorities just days before his 100th day in office. After passing a historic COVID relief bill and announcing massive spending plans, Biden has made his plans to invest in the country clear. This week, Emily is sitting down with Tamara Fucile to dive into the budget and economic implications of the actions Biden has made so far. Tamara was previously the Executive Director for the Center on Budget and is now the Executive Director for the Joint Economic Committee Democrats. Your Political Playlist connects you with diverse and unfiltered conversations with inspiring women who are making waves in politics. Host, Emily Tisch Sussman brings her decades of experience at the progressive forefront to her thoughtful conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Every week, Emily sits down to talk about new policy ideas and what women want to see from the Biden-Harris administration. Building on the activism from previous seasons Emily is continuing to bring changemakers to the table to show listeners how they can have an impact in politics. Be a part of the conversation by following us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

Earth Day Special with NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Director, Jacqueline Patterson Apr 22, 2021

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In honor of Earth Day, Emily is sitting down with Jacqueline Patterson, Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice program who has dedicated her career to fighting for communities most impacted by climate change. Emily talks with Jacqui about how and why climate change disproportionately impacts the communities who contribute to it the least, and what the new Biden-Harris Administration is doing to tackle these issues through an equitable lens. Your Political Playlist brings you weekly unfiltered conversations with inspiring women who are making waves in politics. Host Emily Tisch Sussman brings her decades of experience in politics to her thoughtful conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Every week, Emily sits down to talk about new policy ideas and what women want to see from the Biden-Harris administration. Building on the calls to action from previous seasons, Emily is continuing to bring changemakers to the table to show listeners how they can have an impact in politics. Be a part of the conversation by subscribing and following us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

Tanya Snyder Tells Us What the Deal is with Biden’s New Infrastructure Plan Apr 15, 2021

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President Biden’s newly announced American Jobs Plan is a massive investment into everything from roads and bridges, broadband, clean water, child care, and more. Today, Emily is sitting down with transportation expert and reporter at Politico, Tanya Snyder. They dive into why infrastructure matters in terms of climate change, broadband, and equity. And not to mention, they talk about why infrastructure is sexy! Your Political Playlist connects you with diverse and unfiltered conversations with inspiring women who are making waves in politics. Host, Emily Tisch Sussman brings her decades of experience at the progressive forefront to her thoughtful conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Every week, Emily sits down to talk about new policy ideas and what women want to see from the Biden-Harris administration. Building on the activism from previous seasons Emily is continuing to bring change makers to the table to show listeners how they can have an impact in politics. Be a part of the conversation by following us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

Combatting Anti-Asian Hate with Congresswoman Grace Meng Apr 08, 2021

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The tragedy in Atlanta and the sharp rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans have made it clear that we all have a part to play to #StopAsianHate. This week, Emily is talking with Congresswoman Grace Meng about the dramatic increase in anti-Asian hate over the past year and her leadership with the COVID-19 hate crimes bill that she introduced into the House in March. Your Political Playlist connects you with diverse and unfiltered conversations with inspiring women who are making waves in politics. Host, Emily Tisch Sussman brings her decades of experience at the progressive forefront to her thoughtful conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Every week, Emily sits down to talk about new policy ideas and what women want to see from the Biden-Harris administration. Building on the activism from previous seasons Emily is continuing to bring changemakers to the table to show listeners how they can have an impact in politics. Be a part of the conversation by following us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

The Marshall Plan for Moms with Reshma Saujani Apr 01, 2021

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COVID-19 has pulled back the curtain on unpaid and unseen labor in the household, exposing the inequalities that still exist in millions of homes in the United States. As the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code and mother, Reshma Saujani has felt the same strain between work and home life that millions of mothers have felt over the past year. This week, host Emily Tisch Sussman dives deep into a bold solution to compensate mothers for unpaid labor championed by Reshma: the Marshall Plan for Moms. Your Political Playlist brings you weekly unfiltered conversations with inspiring women who are making waves in politics. Host Emily Tisch Sussman brings her decades of experience in politics to her thoughtful conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Every week, Emily sits down to talk about new policy ideas and what women want to see from the Biden-Harris administration. Building on the calls to action from previous seasons, Emily is continuing to bring changemakers to the table to show listeners how they can have an impact in politics. Be a part of the conversation by subscribing and following us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

The Politics Behind Your Food with Ellen Gustafson Mar 25, 2021

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Food is essential to the lives of every person - and it intersects with climate change, education, health, infrastructure and more. In 2020, there were more than 50 million food insecure Americans, creating an unprecedented need for solutions to our food economy. This week Emily is sitting down with Ellen Gustafson, co-founder of FEED Projects and The 30 Project to talk about what policies the Biden-Harris administration can implement to create wrap-around solutions for the issues that exist in America’s food economy today. Your Political Playlist connects you with diverse and unfiltered conversations with inspiring women who are making waves in politics. Host, Emily Tisch Sussman brings her decades of experience at the progressive forefront to her thoughtful conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Every week, Emily sits down to talk about new policy ideas and what women want to see from the Biden-Harris administration. Building on the activism from previous seasons Emily is continuing to bring changemakers to the table to show listeners how they can have an impact in politics. Be a part of the conversation by following us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

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