Girl and the Gov, The Podcast strives to provide a platform for young women to engage with the evolving political sphere in an approachable, digestible, and accessible way. Co-hosts Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved, aim to provide an inside look at the ins-and-outs of government and politics through engaging interviews with leaders in the field and segments that address the questions everyone wants to ask but never does. In this podcast, there’s no question too stupid, no rock left unturned, and no mysterious jargon. Follow us on Social: Instagram: @girlandthegovthepodcast Twitter: @girlandthegov1
We’re back and we’re having a [baja] blast on this episode with West Virginia Delegate Kayla Young! In our new format, we shoot the shit about what’s going on in WV politically from the upcoming primaries to Baby Dog, and Kristi Noem’s dog [RIP] to everything else and beyond. We catch up on Delegate Young’s epic Vegas wedding, TikToking as a representative, woes with Reels [duh], and what the vibes of the year are – which included getting a pulse on whether Republican voters will turn out or not in November. Lots of questions, lots of commentary.
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What in the world is happening with this potential TikTok ban? And honestly, what even is it? Is it a ban? We asked Gen-Z Congressman Maxwell Frost, who gave us the 411 on the what, the why, the who, and the when. And while we were at, we also talked about the 2024 elections – ya know, those big AF things happening THIS year. Specifically, we zeroed in on the youth vote and how those numbers are shaping up for the federal, and in another lens, what that looks like in Florida. A conversation of possibilities, our chat covers what the Congressman thinks is possible in Florida this cycle and what needs to happen in the years to come.
Congressman Maxwell Frost: https://frost.house.gov/
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Ya girls are back with a debrief episode on both our trips – DC and Austin. It’s politics, gossip, takeaways, and a crush on a hot secret service guy. It’s truly a grab bag with discoveries you might not have seen coming, or at least we didn’t. We also chat about an exciting podcast announcement regarding our upcoming format change WHICH IS GOING TO BE SO FUN, GET REAAAAADY. Is this the most unhinged episode description to date? Yes, yes, it is. Are we here for it? At least we are ;)
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There’s little cutie speech that the president gives called the State of the Union Address or as the wonks like to shorten it to, SOTU. Sounds kind of like a fun drink in our opinion, but it’s literally a look at from the president’s eyes the state or status of the nation at the juncture that they give said speech. This one is sure to be a banger, and to prepare and react we brought on USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald to bring us through the numbers. The cold hard numbers and facts on the status of ~tings~ from the economy to immigration. Our convo will give you a look into it all and so will the full report, which is included in the episode description.
USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald: https://tinyurl.com/nhavdws2
USAFacts SOTU by the numbers: https://usafacts.org/state-of-the-union/
State Tax Comparison by USAFacts: https://tinyurl.com/y8keeeh5
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Have you heard about what’s been happening with school boards? If you haven’t, you’re about to, with our conversation with the Co-Founder of Run for Something’s Amanda Litman. She provides the 411 on how the far-right has long had their eyes on this educational and powerful prize, and where their efforts have led… ya know like to book bans that have the dictionary on the no-go list… Yea… so it’s been a ride the last few years for school boards to say the least, and even more so recently a la Moms For Liberty. So, what next? The next is recruiting and training candidates that want to run for school board in all 50 states, as well as building and sustaining power on these school boards. It’s a plan in the process and one you can not just learn about with this episode, but can get involved with.
Run For Something: https://runforsomething.net/
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The fentanyl crisis has impacted individuals and families in every corner of this country. But how did this crisis start? And where are its impacts the deepest? Many of those answers start in West Virginia. As told by our guest JoAnna Vance, a Program Coordinator at WV Economic Justice, the crisis has taken a huge toll and a huge amount of lives. It’s a crisis that she’s actively a part of turning around through her advocacy. It’s also a crisis rife with stigmas around solutions and treatment – another element to this huge conversation.And to that point, in this conversation, we look at some of the solutions proposed, from Narcan distribution to safe injection sites, and beyond to see how we can work together to end this epidemic that’s already robbed too many people of their lives.
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The topic on the tip of everyone’s tongues right now is immigration. From the border bill to the Trump theatrics to the meltdowns on team GOP, the issue is getting thrown around like a Superbowl football. But what is this messaging really doing? And how will it impact this year’s elections? In a classic look at words matter, this episode brings Beatriz Lopez, the Deputy Director of the Immigration Hub in to talk about the difference in messaging in the different camps on this vital policy vertical.
Beatriz Lopez, Deputy Director of the Immigration Hub: http://tinyurl.com/694keyxm
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It’s 2024 and the GOP is coming for birth control. But the thing is this isn’t just a ‘whoops yolo’ by the ultra-conservative crew, it’s the definition of the political long game. It’s this very long game that we dissect with none other than longtime repro rights advocate, Mini Timmaraju, the President & CEO of Reproductive Freedom For All. We look at how this plan came to be, what’s different about the repro rights landscape now from when Mini first dove in, and how we can fight back now. We also look at how much is encompassed in the repro rights basket – and how important it is to go beyond just talking about abortion, but to talk about miscarriages, the criminalization of doctors, birth control and contraceptives, and more.
Reproductive Freedom For All: https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/
Mini Timmaraju: https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/about/leadership-board/mini-timmaraju/
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Did we take out our calculators for this episode? No, but we considered it because this interview focuses all on campaign finance and how to cultivate a career in this very needed piece of the successful campaign puzzle. We talk challenges, we talk strategy, and we talk about how we need more young people to explore this vital path with Sydney Levin-Epstein, Director of Development at Arena who is an ace at campaign finance, having come to Arena having worked Senator Markey’s Deputy Finance Director on his 2020 campaign and throughout the fundraising space. Sydney helped us (and now you) get an understanding of the campaign finance career track, what it’s like to transition from an external career into it, and the training available via Arena. Know someone that’s good at crunching numbers? Is that you? Then bam, this episode is going to be your bread, butter, and forever and always.
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If you’re an OG, you know that we love to put the spotlight on various political careers, sharing the BTS on what they’re like. If you’re new here, that’s a little bit about some of our episodes, including this one with Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer. In this episode, Abby tells us about her career journey, first as a state rep, then a member of Congress at age 28, and the current role in the State Department. We get into what a Special Envoy does, how they’re appointed, and what a day in their life looks like. We also talk about the focus of her particular department, looking at youth issues around the globe – naturally, diplomacy and yes, Mary Kate and Ashley make their way into this convo.
Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer: https://www.state.gov/biographies/abby-finkenauer/
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What do legislators talk about behind closed doors? What happens when they get together? What ideas do they share? How do they collaborate? For leaders and legislators a part of The NewDEAL, they convene, they collaborate, and they bring ideas to the table that help their communities. They also, looking at this election year, are focused on protecting democracy. It’s central to conversations happening right now according to our guest, the amazing Debbie Cox Bultan, the CEO at The NewDEAL. In this episode she gives us the scoop on the behind the scenes, what was accomplished by leaders together in 2023, and what’s ahead this year – buckle up, buttercups!
The NewDEAL: https://newdealleaders.org/
An Honorable Profession Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/4hjnmy6k
Debbie Cox Bultan: https://newdealleaders.org/members/debbie-cox-bultan/
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