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Is Fashion Political? A Conversation with Elizabeth Segran Mar 18, 2021

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An unlikely new grassroots coalition is forming to join in fighting for women’s rights, against climate change, and against human rights violations. Elizabeth Segran started the movement by calling on President Biden to appoint a “Fashion Czar.” Now, after more than 80 experts in the fashion industry signed on to a letter to Congress, Emily sits down with Elizabeth to talk about the industry’s efforts to become more sustainable and humane and how politics plays a key role. 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.

Gun Violence Prevention with Congresswoman Lucy McBath Mar 11, 2021

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Although school shootings have been out of the news due to the pandemic, America’s problem of gun violence has not gone away. Georgia Congresswoman Lucy McBath is an unlikely politician. Her son Jordan was murdered at 17 years old over a dispute about loud music. As the Background Checks Act makes its way through Congress, Emily talks with Congresswoman McBath about her work on gun violence prevention and the COVID relief support the Congresswoman championed for parents and pregnant women in the American Rescue Plan that passed the House yesterday. Every week, Your Political Podcast brings you smart, but bite-size conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. With a new Presidential administration and new Congress, there is a significant amount of work to do cleaning up the bad policies of the last administration and enacting new ideas into law. Some ideas are new and some are the policies debated throughout the 2020 presidential race that we walked through with you. To catch up on our latest IG Live series, follow us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist

COVID Relief with Groundwork Collaborative’s Lindsay Owens Mar 04, 2021

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As the Senate takes up President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package after the House passed it over the weekend, Emily talks with Lindsay Owens, Ph.D., the interim Executive Director of the Groundwork Collaborative. Lindsay and Emily discuss the American Rescue Plan, what's needed to address the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women and communities of color, and the role of China in our economic policies. Every week, Your Political Podcast brings you smart, but bite-size conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. With a new Presidential administration and new Congress, there is a significant amount of work to do cleaning up the bad policies of the last administration and enacting new ideas into law. Some ideas are new and some are the policies debated throughout the 2020 presidential race that we walked through with you. To catch up on our latest IG Live series, follow us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist

Climate Change with Dr. Sweta Chakraborty Feb 25, 2021

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Days after President Biden told leaders of the Group of 7 nations that climate change was a priority for his administration as the United States formally rejoined the Paris climate, Emily interviewed Dr. Sweta Chakraborty to learn if the new administration is acting quickly and boldly enough on climate change. Dr. Chakraborty is a risk and behavioral scientist who assesses threats related to climate change, pandemics, food scarcity, and overpopulation. Every week, Your Political Podcast brings you smart, but bite-size conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. With a new Presidential administration and new Congress, there is a significant amount of work to do cleaning up the bad policies of the last administration and enacting new ideas into law. Some ideas are new and some are the policies debated throughout the 2020 presidential race that we walked through with you. To catch up on our latest IG Live series, follow us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist

Democracy reform with Marina Jenkins Feb 18, 2021

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Just after former President Trump was acquitted by the Senate in his second impeachment trial, Emily chatted with Marina Jenkins about what the Biden administration can do to strengthen our democratic institutions. Marina, the Litigation Director for All on the Line, an affiliate of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, discussed gerrymandering, campaign finance reform, ethics reform, and voting rights. Every week, Your Political Podcast brings you smart, but bite-size conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. With a new Presidential administration and new Congress, there is a significant amount of work to do cleaning up the bad policies of the last administration and enacting new ideas into law. Some ideas are new and some are the policies debated throughout the 2020 presidential race that we walked through with you. To catch up on our latest IG Live series, follow us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist

Reproductive Health with Alexis McGill Johnson, President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund Feb 11, 2021

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Emily sat down with Alexis McGill Johnson, President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, to discuss how President Biden’s recent executive orders will protect and expand access to comprehensive reproductive health care, Planned Parenthood’s goals given the new administration, and the organization’s new role with the COVID vaccine. Every week, Your Political Podcast brings you smart, but bite-size conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. With a new Presidential administration and new Congress, there is a significant amount of work to do cleaning up the bad policies of the last administration and enacting new ideas into law. Some ideas are new and some are the policies debated throughout the 2020 presidential race that we walked through with you. To catch up on our latest IG Live series, follow us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist

Trump’s Impeachment with Super Lawyer Robbie Kaplan Feb 11, 2021

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NOTE: Part of this conversation discusses sexual assault, which may be triggering to listeners. As the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump began in the Senate this week, Emily interviewed Robbie Kaplan about the ways that Trump is able to be held accountable now that he left office, which includes impeachment. In December, Robbie and her firm filed a Supreme Court brief defending the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against claims of election fraud. The firm is also representing Mary Trump, President Trump’s cousin, and E. Jean Carroll, who has accused the former president of sexual harassment. Every week, Your Political Podcast brings you smart, but bite-size conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. With a new Presidential administration and new Congress, there is a significant amount of work to do cleaning up the bad policies of the last administration and enacting new ideas into law. Some ideas are new and some are the policies debated throughout the 2020 presidential race that we walked through with you. To catch up on our latest IG Live series, follow us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist

The Economy with Neera Tanden, President Biden’s Nominee for OMB Director Feb 09, 2021

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As Neera Tanden, President Biden’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), heads to her Senate confirmation hearing today, Emily released a pre-recorded conversation with Neera which gives listeners a look at how she will approach her new role, the economic crises facing our country, and what is needed to put us on the path to recovery. Every week, Your Political Podcast brings you smart, but bite-size conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. With a new Presidential administration and new Congress, there is a significant amount of work to do cleaning up the bad policies of the last administration and enacting new ideas into law. Some ideas are new and some are the policies debated throughout the 2020 presidential race that we walked through with you. To catch up on our latest IG Live series, follow us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

Immigration Policy with Angie Kelly Feb 04, 2021

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As President Biden signs executive actions to reverse Trump-era asylum policies and create a plan to reunite migrant families separated at the U.S. - Mexico border, Emily chats about immigration policy with Angie Kelly, who joined the Biden administration as a Department of Homeland Security senior counselor on immigration. Most recently, Angie served as a senior advisor with the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Angie discusses asylum, DACA, the impacts of COVID on immigration, and how President Biden is undoing Trump’s policies on immigration. Every week, Your Political Podcast brings you smart, but bite-size conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. With a new Presidential administration and new Congress, there is a significant amount of work to do cleaning up the bad policies of the last administration and enacting new ideas into law. Some ideas are new and some are the policies debated throughout the 2020 presidential race that we walked through with you. To catch up on our latest IG Live series, follow us on Instagram @YourPoliticalPlaylist.

Family Economic Policy with Heather Boushey and Fatima Goss Graves Feb 04, 2021

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