Two Broads Talking Politics

Two Broads Talking Politics

Lauren Underwood (#VoteHerIn, Episode 42)

Jul 1 • 25 min

On the 42nd episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President, you’ll hear an interview with Congresswoman Lauren…

Kate Andersen Brower

Jun 29 • 30 min

Kelly chats with Kate Andersen Brower, author of the new book *Team of Five: The Presidents Club in the Age of Trump*.

Bridget Eileen Rivera

Jun 24 • 27 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with writer, speaker, and educator Bridget Eileen Rivera, who engages in public advocacy related to faith, gender, and sexuality, challenging the church to do better in its inclusion of LGBTQ people.

Sherry Williams on Juneteenth

Jun 19 • 27 min

Kelly speaks with Sherry Williams, Founder and President of the Bronzeville Historical Society in Chicago, about the significance of Juneteenth and how it’s celebrated.

Amina Dickerson (#VoteHerIn, Episode 41)

Jun 17 • 26 min

On the 41st episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President, you’ll hear an interview with Amina Dickerson, the…

Rep. Tavia Galonski

Jun 16 • 21 min

Kelly speaks with Rep. Tavia Galonski of the Ohio 35th District, about how state legislatures are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and about the Black Lives Matters protests and the legislation she and Ohio Democrats are proposing to help mitigate…

Jennifer Taylor-Skinner

Jun 11 • 45 min

Sophy and Kelly chat with Jennifer Taylor-Skinner, host of The Electorette, about the importance of allies listening and centering BIPOC experiences, along with the Black Lives Matter protests, the 2020 election, and talking to kids about current events.

Dorri McWhorter (#VoteHerIn, Episode 393)

Jun 3 • 23 min

n the 40th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of _Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President_, you’ll hear an interview with Dorri McWhorter CEO…

Stephanie Dominguez Walton

May 28 • 24 min

Kelly interviews Stephanie Dominguez Walton, a candidate for City Council in Oakland.

Kate Schroder

May 22 • 23 min

Kelly interviews Kate Schroder, health care advocate, mom, and candidate for Congress in the Ohio 1st District.

Helaine Olen (#VoteHerIn, Episode 39)

May 20 • 27 min

On the 39th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President, you’ll hear an interview with Helaine Olen.

Laura Murphy (#VoteHerIn, Episode 38)

May 10 • 29 min

On the 38th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President, you’ll hear an interview with Laura Murphy.

Dr. Barbara Bollier

May 6 • 22 min

On the 37th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President*, you’ll hear an interview with Dr. Barbara Bollier.

The Kent State Shootings, 50 Years Later

May 4 • 44 min

Kelly interviews her parents, Steve and Terri Pollock, on their memories of the shootings at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, where they were both sophomores at the time. Note: in the episode Terri says that she thinks Jeffrey Miller was an ROTC…

Dr. Dara Kass

May 1 • 27 min

Kelly chats with Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency medicine physician and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. They discuss treating coronavirus on the frontlines in New York City, the need for a massive uptick in…

Connie Schultz

Apr 29 • 35 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Pulitzer prize winning journalist Connie Schultz. They discuss grandparenting from afar during quarantine, the fiftieth anniversary of the Kent State shooting, journalism in the age of Trump, being the outspoken wife of a US…

Molly Jong-Fast (#VoteHerIn, Episode 36)

Apr 26 • 27 min

On the 36th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President*, you’ll hear an interview with writer Molly…

Tricia Zunker

Apr 24 • 20 min

Kelly chats with Tricia Zunker, Ho-Chunk Supreme Court Associate Justice, Wausau School Board President, Mother, and the Democratic nominee in the special election for the Wisconsin 7th Congressional District, which will be held on May 12, 2020.

Celinda Lake (#VoteHerIn, Episode 35)

Apr 22 • 27 min

On the 35th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President, you’ll hear an interview with Celinda Lake, leading…

Katrina Gamble

Apr 20 • 24 min

Kelly chats with Katrina Gamble, Owner and Principal of Sojourn Strategies, about voting access during COVID-19 and how the pandemic is exacerbating the terrible conditions in prisons and jails.

Jenny Lawson from Planned Parenthood Votes

Apr 18 • 25 min

Kelly talks to Jenny Lawson, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Votes, about the electoral wins of 2018 and 2019, ongoing battles to limit reproductive healthcare even admist a pandemic, and how organizing moves forward during social distancing.

A’shanti Gholar

Apr 15 • 24 min

Sophy and Kelly chat with A’shanti Gholar, President of Emerge America, about A’shanti’s introduction to politics, the work of Emerge, and where women go from here in American politics.

Becca White

Apr 13 • 22 min

Kelly chats with Representative Rebecca White of White River Junction, Vermont, about what it’s like to legislate in a pandemic and the hope she finds in the way her constituents have come together in crisis.

Dr. Arati Kreibich

Apr 10 • 28 min

Sophy and Kelly chat with Glen Rock Councilmember, neuroscientist, and mom Dr. Arati Kreibich, who is running for Congress in the New Jersey 5th District.

Tina Tchen (#VoteHerIn, Episode 34)

Apr 8 • 28 min

On the 34th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President*, you’ll hear an interview with Tina Tchen. Tina…

Fatima Goss Graves (#VoteHerIn Episode 33)

Apr 5 • 19 min

On the 33rd episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President*, you’ll hear an interview with Fatima Goss Graves,…

Andrea Mercado

Apr 3 • 21 min

Kelly talks to Andrea Mercado, Executive Director of New Florida Majority, about their work to “increase the voting and political power of marginalized and excluded constituencies toward an inclusive, equitable, and just Florida” and the challenges of…

Jessica Post from the DLCC

Apr 1 • 19 min

Kelly talks to Jessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, about the importance of state legislatures and how the works of the DLCC and campaigning has changed due to social distancing.

Jamie McLeod-Skinner

Mar 30 • 21 min

Kelly talks to returning guest Jamie McLeod-Skinner, candidate for Oregon Secretary of State, about her experience in emergency response, why the Secretary of State position is so important in Oregon, and why she’s the right person for the job.

Kim Kenney on the 1918 Influenza

Mar 27 • 25 min

Kelly talks to Kimberly Kenney, Executive Director at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum in Canton, Ohio, about the 1918 pandemic flu and its lessons for today.

Laura Lombard

Mar 26 • 19 min

Kelly chats Laura Lombard who is running for Congress in 2020 in the Kansas 4th District.

Toni Preckwinkle (Vote Her In, Episode 369)

Mar 25 • 21 min

On the 32nd episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President*, you’ll hear an interview with Toni Preckwinkle,…

Ellen Weintraub

Mar 24 • 24 min

Kelly chats with FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub about protecting election access in November with extended vote by mail, about a recent SCOTUS decision regarding disclosures, and about the FEC’s lack of a quorum.

Mayor Joe Signorello

Mar 23 • 23 min

Kelly chats with Joe Signorello, Mayor of Roselle Park, NJ, about how local communities are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Anna Galland (Vote Her In, Episode 31)

Mar 22 • 27 min

On the 31st episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President*, you’ll hear an interview with Anna Galland,…

Kat Calvin

Mar 19 • 26 min

Kelly chats with Kat Calvin, Founder and Executive Director of Spread The Vote + Project ID. They chat about the work of STV, the difficulties people face in obtaining IDs, and the new challenges for that same population during the current COVID-19 crisis.

David Daley

Mar 17 • 20 min

Kelly chats with David Daley, author of the new book *Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy.*

Paid Leave for All

Mar 16 • 27 min

Kelly chats with Dawn Huckelbridge, Alex Baptiste, and Carol Joyner from Paid Leave for All. Please call your Senators to ask that they vote in favor of the Families First Coronavirus Act: (202) 224-3121.

Maggie O’Keefe

Mar 15 • 21 min

Kelly speaks with Maggie O’Keefe, candidate for 40th Ward Committeeperson in Chicago. They discuss the important role of the committeeperson, how to get young people engaged in voting, and what it’s like to campaign during a national emergency.

Eliza Orlins

Mar 13 • 20 min

Kelly speaks with public defender Eliza Orlins, who is running for Manhattan District Attorney.

Kim Foxx (Vote Her In, Episode 30)

Mar 11 • 20 min

On the 30th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President, you’ll hear an interview with Cook County State’s…

Dr. Malia Jones on COVID-19 & Social Distancing

Mar 9 • 23 min

Sophy and Kelly are joined by Dr. Malia Jones, a social epidemiologist at the Applied Population Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to discuss coronavirus, the importance of social distancing to flatten the curve, and how campaigns should…

Nabilah Islam

Mar 6 • 19 min

Kelly talks to Nabilah Islam, candidate for Congress in the Georgia 7th District.

Amanda Litman

Mar 4 • 20 min

Kelly is joined by Amanda Litman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Run for Something. They discuss the importance of down-ballot races and how to get inspired when the top of the ticket isn’t your favorite.

David Plouffe (Teddy Talks)

Mar 2 • 25 min

Kelly is joined by special guest co-host Teddy, as they interview David Plouffe about his new middle-grade book, *Ripples of Hope: Your Guide to Electing a New President*.

Ian Todd

Feb 28 • 20 min

Kelly talks to progressive Millennial veteran Ian Todd, who is running for Congress in the Minnesota 6th District.

Vote Her In: The One-Year Anniversary

Feb 26 • 31 min

The one-year anniversary episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President.

Mikki Kendall

Feb 24 • 40 min

Kelly talks to Chicago writer Mikki Kendall, author of Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot; and Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women’s Fight for Their Rights.

Beto O’Rourke

Feb 21 • 24 min

Sophy & Kelly talk to Beto O’Rourke about his new organization, Powered By People, that is organizing grassroots volunteers to flip the Texas state legislature and boost Democrats in Texas.

Dani Brzozowski

Feb 19 • 28 min

Kelly chats with Dani Brzozowski, Congressional Candidate in the Illinois 16th District. They discuss Dani’s upbringing in military communities, running for office in a very large district, and multi-tasking helping your kid while discussing the deficit.

Sean Casten (Teddy Talks)

Feb 17 • 22 min

Kelly and special guest co-host, Teddy, traveled to Glen Ellyn, Illinois, to interview the Representative for the Illinois 6th District, Congressman Sean Casten.

Desiree Tims

Feb 14 • 25 min

Kelly chats with Desiree Tims, Congressional Candidate in the Ohio 10th District. They discuss her work with Obama and Sherrod Brown, how she’ll win in the Ohio 10th, and the viral video she made with her cousin YelloPain.

Erin Vilardi (Vote Her In, Episode 28)

Feb 12 • 24 min

On the 27th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President*, you’ll hear an interview with Founder & CEO of…

Kate Rice

Feb 10 • 26 min

Kelly talks to Kate Rice, author of *How the Refugee Crisis Unites Americans: The Untold Story of the Grassroots Movement Shattering Our Red and Blue Silos.*

Millennial Media Row, hosted by Congresswoman Maxine Waters

Feb 7 • 29 min

Kelly reports in from the 3rd Annual Millennial Media Row before the State of the Union, with interviews with Rep. Maxine Waters of California, Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, Rep. Mucarsel-Powell of Florida, Rep. Lauren…

Kim Nelson

Feb 5 • 21 min

Kelly talks to Millennial Mom & Patriarchy Smasher Kim Nelson, who is running for Congress in 2020 in the South Carolina 4th District.

Joan Greene

Feb 3 • 17 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to Joan Greene, candidate for Congress in the Arizona 5th District.

Heidi Hartmann (Vote Her In, Episode 27)

Jan 31 • 24 min

On the 27th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President*, you’ll hear an interview with feminist economist…

Kate Kelly

Jan 29 • 24 min

Sophy and Kelly talk with Human Rights Attorney Kate Kelly, the host of a new podcast called Ordinary Equality, about the Equal Rights Amendment: its history and current status, and what activists can do to ensure its future.

Sara Bitter

Jan 27 • 23 min

Kelly talks to mother, lawyer, and advocate Sara Bitter, who is running for Ohio State Legislature in House District 27 near Cincinnati against an incumbent Republican.

Mary Annaïse Heglar

Jan 24 • 23 min

Kelly speaks with climate writer Mary Annaïse Heglar about courage in the climate movement, using emotions in storytelling, and looking to communities of color who have long been at the frontlines of existential threats and movement building.

Jill Karofsky

Jan 22 • 20 min

Sophy interviews Jill Karofsky, candidate for Supreme Court Justice in Wisconsin.

Maya Contreras

Jan 20 • 32 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to writer, actor, and advocate Maya Contreras. They discuss voter suppression, the DNC’s debate qualifications and the whitening of the Democratic primary, and how misogynoir in legacy media hurt Kamala Harris’s campaign.

Lynn Sweet (Vote Her In, Episode 26)

Jan 17 • 28 min

On the 26th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President*, you’ll hear an interview with Lynn Sweet,…

Adrienne Bell

Jan 15 • 18 min

Kelly interviews returning guest, Adrienne Bell, a fourth-grade teacher who is running for Congress in the Texas 14th District.

Shaunna Thomas

Jan 13 • 22 min

Kelly chats with Shaunna Thomas, the co-founder and Executive Director of UltraViolet. They discuss how Shaunna came to this work, and UltraViolet’s priorities in 2020: Ending Sexual Assault and Harassment; Defunding the Anti-Abortion Movement; and Ending…

Alicia Garza

Jan 10 • 24 min

Kelly chats with Alicia Garza, one of the creators of Black Lives Matter, about the Black Census Project that she led with her Black Futures Lab and what the results mean for 2020. Then they discuss Supermajority, co-founded by Alicia, which aims to build…

Candace Valenzuela

Jan 8 • 20 min

Sophy and Kelly interview Candace Valenzuela, who currently serves on the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District board and is running for Congress in the very flippable Texas 24th District.

Marisa Kabas

Jan 7 • 28 min

Kelly chats with writer Marisa Kabas about navigating social media, keeping our focus and passion in the 2020 election, and how to be a good ally to Jews and other vulnerable communities.

Emily Atkin

Jan 5 • 28 min

Kelly chats with climate journalist Emily Atkin about the sea change in attention on climate change in the past 18 months, corporate malfeasance, the devastation in Australia, and Emily’s climate newsletter, Heated.

Senator Debbie Stabenow (Vote Her In, Episode 25)

Jan 3 • 25 min

On the 25th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President, you’ll hear an interview with the senior Senator…

Welcome to 2020

Jan 1 • 19 min

Listeners voicemails and music from Sing Out Louse, Andre Washington, and Genevieve Thiers and John Vincent to ring in 2020!

Richard Ojeda

Dec 30, 2019 • 43 min

Kelly interviews Richard Ojeda, former State Senator from West Virginia, who ran for Congress in 2018 and moved his district 32 points to the left in a loss.

Kelly Stone

Dec 27, 2019 • 22 min

Kelly interviews Kelly Stone, candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner.

Lindsey Boylan

Dec 23, 2019 • 24 min

Kelly interviews Lindsey Boylan, who is running for Congress in the New York 10th Congressional District in 2020.

Episode 325: Electing Our First Woman POTUS: What’s Next? (Vote Her In, Episode 24)

Dec 20, 2019 • 36 min

On the 24th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President,* you’ll hear a discussion of findings from the…

Helen Gym

Dec 18, 2019 • 22 min

Kelly interviews Helen Gym, Councilmember at Large in Philadelphia, about implementing progressive policies at the local level.

Chakena Sims

Dec 16, 2019 • 29 min

Kelly interviews Chakena Sims, Chairwoman of the Cook County Young Democrats, about getting young people energized about the Democratic Party, about her work with Chicago Votes, and about why she sees Elizabeth Warren as the best choice for Democratic…

Donna Imam

Dec 13, 2019 • 21 min

Kelly interviews engineer and an entrepreneur Donna Imam, who is running for Congress in the Texas 31st District in 2020.

Soraya Chemaly

Dec 11, 2019 • 22 min

Kelly interviews feminist writer Soraya Chemaly, author of Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women’s Anger. They discuss the role of anger in the 2016 and 2020 presidential races, modeling emotional competence for children, and Soraya’s work as Director of…

Jamia Wilson

Dec 9, 2019 • 26 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Jamia Wilson, Director and Publisher of The Feminist Press at CUNY and children’s book author. They talk about women in the presidential election, thinking long-term in activism, and helping kids step into their power.

Karine Jean-Pierre (Vote Her In, Episode 23)

Dec 6, 2019 • 26 min

On the 23rd episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In, you’ll hear an interview with Karine Jean-Pierre, the Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn, alum…

Dr. Eliz Markowitz

Dec 4, 2019 • 19 min

Kelly interviews Dr. Eliz Markowitz, who is running in a special election for the Texas House, in House District 28. The runoff of the special election will be held on January 28, 2020, with early voting January 21-24.

Morgan Harper

Dec 2, 2019 • 18 min

Kelly interviews Morgan Harper, who is running for Congress in 2020, in the Ohio 3rd District, an urban district in and around Columbus, Ohio.

John Kiehne & Dennis Oglesby

Nov 29, 2019 • 31 min

Kelly interviews John Kiehne, who is running for the Missouri House in District 110, and interviews Dennis Oglesby, who is running for US House in the Missouri 3rd Congressional District.

Dr. Sophia Yen

Nov 27, 2019 • 25 min

Sophy and Kelly interview Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO & Co-Founder of Pandia Health, about reproductive health, #periodsoptional, legislation affecting women’s health, and women CEOs.

Daniella Gibbs Léger

Nov 25, 2019 • 28 min

Sophy and Kelly interview Daniella Gibbs Léger, the Executive Vice President, Communications and Strategy for the Center for American Progress and the CAP Action Fund. They discuss how think tanks work, what happened in 2019 elections, impeachment,…

Cindy Axne (Vote Her In, Episode 22)

Nov 22, 2019 • 22 min

On the 22nd episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In, you’ll hear an interview with Congresswoman Cindy Axne, a freshman lawmaker representing the Iowa…

Elisa Cardnell

Nov 20, 2019 • 18 min

Kelly interviews Elisa Cardnell, a young Navy veteran, single mom, and teacher running for Congress against Dan Crenshaw in the Texas 2nd District.

Lorraine Wilburn

Nov 18, 2019 • 28 min

Kelly interviews Ohio activist Lorraine Wilburn about participating in Fire Drill Fridays with Code Pink and getting arrested, and about local activism in Stark County, Ohio.

Jessica Goodheart and United States of Inequality

Nov 15, 2019 • 24 min

Kelly interviews Jessica Goodheart, Senior Reporter at Capital & Main, about their new year-long series of articles: “United States of Inequality” that examines inequality and its impact on the 2020 election.

Impeachment Goes Public

Nov 13, 2019 • 27 min

Kelly and Sophy discuss day one of the public impeachment hearings, with the testimonies of Bill Taylor and George Kent.

Jessica Post

Nov 11, 2019 • 25 min

Kelly interviews Jessica Post, the President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC). They discuss why state legislatures are important, the recent wins in Virginia, and plans for 2020.

Ertharin Cousin (Vote Her In, Episode 21)

Nov 8, 2019 • 29 min

On the 21st episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In, you’ll hear an interview with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, who was the executive director of the World…

Jamie Brown Hantman

Nov 6, 2019 • 25 min

Kelly interviews Jamie Brown Hantman, author of Heels in the Arena: Living Purple in a Red/Blue Town. They talk about finding ways to reach across the aisle, even in politically divided times.

Elad Gross

Nov 4, 2019 • 21 min

Sophy & Kelly interview Elad Gross, candidate for Attorney General in Missouri. Elad discusses his investigation into dark money corruption in Missouri politics and his plans for ethics reform. And Elad encourages everyone to call him on his cell phone:…

Bridget Gainer

Nov 1, 2019 • 20 min

Sophy & Kelly interview Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer. They discuss how Commissioner Gainer first got involved in politics and how local politics is a great vehicle for making a positive impact in the lives of women and girls. Commissioner…

Piper Perabo

Oct 30, 2019 • 25 min

Sophy & Kelly interview actress and activist Piper Perabo. They discuss Piper’s journey into activism, why she’s focused on state legislatures, why we can’t forget about rural districts, and what it’s like to work with Idris Elba.

Amee Vanderpool (Vote Her In, Episode 20)

Oct 28, 2019 • 24 min

On the 20th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Sophy and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In, you’ll hear an interview with lawyer and writer Amee Vanderpool about impeachment and why it’s imperative…

LIVE from Politicon with Kiran Sreepada & James Mackler

Oct 26, 2019 • 49 min

In a special LIVE episode from Politicon in Nashville, Kelly and special guest co-host Lori Coleman interview Kiran Sreepada who is running for Congres in the Tennessee 7th and James Mackler, who is running for US Senate from Tennessee.

Anne Moses (Vote Her In, Episode 19)

Oct 25, 2019 • 37 min

On the 18th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In, you’ll hear an interview with Anne Moses, the Founder and President of IGNITE, “a movement of young…

Katherine Clark

Oct 23, 2019 • 23 min

Kelly interviews Rep. Katherine Clark, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. They discuss the importance of representation in Congress, Rep. Clark’s BE HEARD Act, and why we should all keep hope alive.

Kenchy Ragsdale

Oct 21, 2019 • 29 min

Kelly interviews Kenchy Ragsdale, who is running for School Board in LA. They talk about how Kenchy’s experience as a parent advocate led him to want to run for school board and why he is pushing for progressive change.

Rita Bosworth of Sister District Project

Oct 18, 2019 • 22 min

Sophy & Kelly interview Rita Bosworth, Founder & Executive Director of Sister District Project. They discuss how Sister District got started, their model of matching up volunteers in blue districts with candidates in red districts, and why they focus on…

3 Broads Recap the Debate

Oct 16, 2019 • 25 min

Kelly, Sophy, and returning guest Kaz discuss the 4th Democratic Presidential Debate, featuring 12 candidates on the stage at once. They discuss who had a good night, who had a not-so-good night, and whether any of it really mattered. Also, WHY is Tom…

Kimberley Johnson

Oct 14, 2019 • 35 min

Kelly speaks with author, activist, and podcaster Kimberley Johnson. They discuss how Kimberley got her start in the women’s movement, what it was like to live in Soviet Russia for a year and how that compares to the United States today, and how we keep…

Linda Hirshman (Vote Her In, Episode 18)

Oct 11, 2019 • 33 min

On the 18th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In, you’ll hear an interview with historian and political analyst Linda Hirshman, author of Reckoning:…

Lauren Duca on How to Start a Revolution

Oct 9, 2019 • 27 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Lauren Duca, author of new book *How to Start a Revolution: Young People and the Future of American Politics*. They discuss how Lauren got started in writing about politics, why she focused on young people, and how becoming…

Anat Shenker-Osorio

Oct 7, 2019 • 31 min

Kelly speaks with communications expert Anat Shenker-Osorio about political messaging. They discuss what kinds of messages work and don’t work, why Trump was successful in 2016, and how Democrats should talk about impeachment.

Jared Yates Sexton on Impeachment

Oct 4, 2019 • 28 min

Sophy and Kelly talk current events with author & political analyst Jared Yates Sexton. They discuss Republican spin, conspiracy theories, one-upsmanship, and the New World Order.

Brianna Cea with Generation Vote

Oct 2, 2019 • 24 min

Kelly chats with Brianna Cea, the CEO and Co-Founder of Generation Vote, a progressive advocacy movement that empowers youth to be agents of change in local electoral politics. They discuss how Generation Vote got started, their model of engagement, and…

Dr. Ella Webster

Sep 30, 2019 • 22 min

Sophy talks to Dr. Ella Webster who is running for the Virginia House of Delegates in District 98. They talk about the needs of the very red district and why Dr. Webster thinks it’s winnable in 2019.

Sol Flores (Vote Her In, Episode 17)

Sep 27, 2019 • 33 min

On the 17th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In, you’ll hear an interview with Sol Flores, Deputy Governor, State of Illinois. They discuss Sol’s…

Mariah Parker

Sep 25, 2019 • 25 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to Mariah Parker, Athens-Clarke County Commissioner for District 2 in Georgia. They discuss Mariah’s unusual path to politics, via rapping and a PhD program and why she thinks progressive politics are important for our country. And…

Ryan Bernsten & 50 States of Mind

Sep 23, 2019 • 39 min

Kelly chats with Ryan Bernsten, host of the 50 States of Mind Podcast, about his road trip to all fifty states, talking to mayors, governors, and regular voters, and what he learned along the way.

Ben Wikler

Sep 20, 2019 • 24 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to Ben Wikler, Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, about Wisconsin’s progressive roots and how Democrats win in Wisconsin in 2020; and Sophy and Ben bond over their love for living in Madison.

The New Conversation Initiative with Steve Deline

Sep 18, 2019 • 26 min

Kelly talks to Steve Deline, co-founder of The New Conversation Initiative. They discuss deep canvassing, how it’s been used in progressive issues-based campaign and how it could help organizers have meaningful conversations in the field.

Andrew Yang, War on Normal People (Book Club, Episode 9)

Sep 16, 2019 • 22 min

Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and actress and writer Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Andrew Yang’s book, *The War on Normal People: The Truth About America’s Disappearing Jobs and Why Universal Basic Income Is Our Future.* We…

Ilyse Hogue (Vote Her In, Episode 16)

Sep 13, 2019 • 29 min

On the 16th episode of the Vote Her In series, Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive interview Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America. They discuss attacks on reproductive freedom and what listeners can do to stay informed and fight back; Ilyse’s…

Frieda Edgette & Courage to Run

Sep 11, 2019 • 21 min

Kelly talks to returning guest Frieda Edgette, founder of Courage to Run, the country’s “first, nonpartisan run and walk celebrating the rising wave of women getting civically active and running for office.” They discuss the growth of Courage to Run into…

WE ACT for Environmental Justice with Kerene Tayloe

Sep 9, 2019 • 31 min

Kelly talks to Kerene Tayloe, Director of Federal Legislative Affairs for WE ACT for Environmental Justice, a Northern Manhattan community-based organization whose mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low-income…

Community Action Poverty Simulation

Sep 6, 2019 • 26 min

Kelly speaks with two members of the Missouri Community Action Network team, Jessica Hoey, Director of Public Affairs and Community Engagement, and Evan Melkersman, Community Action Poverty Simulation Project Manager. They talk about the work that…

Ted Terry

Sep 4, 2019 • 22 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with returning guest Mayor Ted Terry of Clarkston, Georgia (“the most ethnically diverse square mile in America”). Mayor Ted is running for U.S. Senate from Georgia and shares his progressive vision.

Anna Valencia (Vote Her In, Episode 15)

Aug 30, 2019 • 26 min

On the 15th episode of the Vote Her In series, Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive interview Anna Valencia, the City Clerk of Chicago. They talk about finding the confidence to lead when you’re the only woman in the room, women supporting women, and how women…

EveryDistrict with Nicole Hobbs

Aug 28, 2019 • 24 min

Kelly speaks with Nicole Hobbs, the Executive Director of EveryDistrict. They discuss how EveryDistrict started, the “Legislative District Index” (LDI) score they assign to each of the 6,764 state legislative districts across the country, and how they use…

Joe Biden, Promise Me Dad (Book Club, Episode 8)

Aug 26, 2019 • 25 min

Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida to discuss Joe Biden’s book, *Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose.* We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Joe, and what kind of…

Carolyn Long

Aug 24, 2019 • 25 min

Kelly speaks with Carolyn Long, candidate for Congress from Washington’s 3rd District. They discuss reclaiming civic discourse, making jam, and the lessons Carolyn learned from the last election.

Michael McCord & End Times

Aug 23, 2019 • 36 min

Kelly chats with Michael McCord, author of the new novel *End Times: More Great Adventures in Real America*, a sequel to *The Execution Channel: A Political Fable*. They discuss how McCord predicted a Trump-like figure might emerge from a Republican Party…

Liz Watson & #CitizenPresence (LIVE)

Aug 22, 2019 • 28 min

LIVE episode with Liz Watson and a group of citizens at the border detention facility in Clint, Texas, reporting on the conditions there.

Jennifer Kitchen & Annette Hyde

Aug 19, 2019 • 38 min

ophy and Kelly speak with Jennifer Kitchen, who is running for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 25th District, and Annette Hyde, who is running for the Virginia Senate in the 24th District.

Audra Wilson (Vote Her In, Episode 14)

Aug 16, 2019 • 27 min

On the 14th episode of the Vote Her In series, Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive interview Audra Wilson, the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Illinois. They discuss the founding the the League, attacks on voting rights, and increasing…

Left of Bang

Aug 14, 2019 • 32 min

Kelly speaks with the five veterans who recently formed the gun violence prevention group Left of Bang, and who wrote an Op-Ed in *Newsweek* last week calling on gun owners and gun dealers to be part of the solution to the gun violence epidemic. They…

Alex Barrio

Aug 12, 2019 • 32 min

Kelly speaks with Alex Barrio, who is running for the Florida House in District 43. They discuss Alex’s background in politics, and the issues important to his district, including affordable housing, gun violence, and voting rights.

Nolan Higdon & United States of Distraction

Aug 9, 2019 • 32 min

Kelly speaks with Nolan Higdon, Media Studies and History Lecturer, co host of the Along The Line Podcast, and one of the authors of United States of Distraction: Media Manipulation in Post-Truth America (And What We Can Do About It), written with Mickey…

Christian Worth & Brent Finnegan with Rural GroundGame

Aug 7, 2019 • 35 min

Kelly speaks with Christian Worth & Brent Finnegan, 2019 candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates in rural districts. Christian is running in House District 24, and Brent is running in House District 26. Together, they and eight other candidates are…

Amy Klobuchar, The Senator Next Door (Book Club, Episode 7)

Aug 5, 2019 • 24 min

Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida to discuss Amy Klobuchar’s book, The Senator Next Door: A Memoir from the Heartland. We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Amy, and what kind of…

Toi Hutchinson (Vote Her In, Episode 13)

Aug 2, 2019 • 27 min

On the 13th episode of the Vote Her In series, Kelly and Rebecca Sive interview Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson, the President of the National Conference of State Legislatures. They discuss women’s executive power and how Senator Hutchinson has…

Ken Mejia-Beal

Jul 31, 2019 • 20 min

Sophy & Kelly speak with Ken Mejia-Beal, who is running for State Representative in Illinois House District 42. They discuss how to win in a red district like Ken’s, the issues he’s running on, including climate change, and how writing and stand-up comedy…

DemCast with Nick Knudsen & Lori Coleman

Jul 29, 2019 • 33 min

Kelly talks to Nick Knudsen & Lori Coleman about DemCast, a non-profit grassroots social media / digital / publishing co-op that will empower and connect digital activists across the United States. The discuss why they saw a need for DemCast, how it will…

Dana Balter

Jul 26, 2019 • 24 min

Sophy & Kelly speak with Dana Balter, who is running for Congress in the 24th Congressional District in New York. They discuss the concerns of the district and what Dana learned running in 2018 that she will apply to this race.

Leah Greenberg & Ezra Levin from Indivisible

Jul 24, 2019 • 28 min

Kelly chats with Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, the Co-Executive Directors of Indivisible, about how Indivisible started, what the model is, their new book that’s coming out in November, and how everyone can get involved.

Alyssa Milano

Jul 23, 2019 • 43 min

Sophy & Kelly chat with actress/activist/podcaster Alyssa Milano. They discuss the #MeToo movement, the Democratic primaries, the Equal Rights Amendment, de-stigmatizing mental health, parenting, and Alyssa’s podcast *Sorry Not Sorry*.

Demi Stratmon & Jamal Holtz with 51 for 51

Jul 22, 2019 • 24 min

Kelly speaks with Demi Stratmon and Jamal Holtz, two young organizers with 51 for 51, a national grassroots effort that’s focused on getting presidential candidates to take a stance on D.C. statehood, with a simple majority rule. They discuss the…

Vote Her In, Episode 12

Jul 19, 2019 • 27 min

In the 12th episode in the #VoteHerIn series, Kelly, Sophy & Rebecca Sive regroup and discuss what we’ve learned over the last six weeks or so based on some amazing interviews with presidential candidates, Kirsten Gillibrand, Marianne Williamson, and Amy…

Luke Brussel & Suzanne Berger

Jul 17, 2019 • 31 min

Kelly speaks with Luke Brussel, an attorney, Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law, and former Senior Executive Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Constitutional Law Journal, and with Suzanne Berger, and attorney and Chair of the…

Cory Booker, United (Book Club, Episode 6)

Jul 15, 2019 • 24 min

Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Cory Booker’s book, *United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good.* We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite…

Sheila Bynum-Coleman

Jul 12, 2019 • 19 min

Kelly speak with Sheila Bynum-Coleman, who is running for the Virginia House of Delegates in HD66, against the Republican Speaker who refused to bring the ERA up for a vote. They discuss the reasons Sheila is running for the Virginia House and the needs…

Erica Smith

Jul 10, 2019 • 27 min

Kelly speaks with NC State Senator Erica Smith, who is running for US Senate from North Carolina. They discuss Erica’s record of public service and her inspiration to run, the effects of climate change on North Carolina, Erica’s faith and its relationship…

Teri Yuan

Jul 8, 2019 • 31 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with victim advocate Teri Yuan, the producer and host of the en(gender)ed podcast. They discuss intersectional feminism, Trump as abuser, and raising better boys and girls.

Amy Klobuchar (Vote Her In, Episode 11)

Jul 5, 2019 • 21 min

In the 11th episode in the #VoteHerIn series, Kelly & Rebecca Sive talk to Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who is running for the Democratic nomination for President. They discuss reproductive justice, winning in red and rural districts, and how Amy’s…

Teresa Tomlinson

Jul 3, 2019 • 26 min

Sophy and Kelly speaks with Teresa Tomlinson, the former mayor of Columbus, Georgia, who is running for US Senate from Georgia. They discuss the competitiveness of this seat, the energy among Georgia progressives, how to bring civility back to the Senate,…

Kara Eastman

Jul 1, 2019 • 18 min

Kelly chats with Kara Eastman, who is running again for Congress from the Nebraska 2nd District in 2020, after a surprise win in the Democratic primary for the district in 2018 and then falling just short of winning the general. They discuss climate…

Joshua Mahony

Jun 28, 2019 • 20 min

Kelly speaks with Joshua Mahony, who is running for US Senate from Arkansas, about why he’s running and why Democrats should pay attention to states like Arkansas.

Adam Cohen with Lawyers for Good Government

Jun 27, 2019 • 34 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Adam Cohen, who is on the Board of Directors of Lawyers for Good Government, about what it going on at the border, what Project Corazon of Lawyers for Good Government is doing, and how people can help.

Dr. Christine Mann & Jennie Lou Leeder

Jun 26, 2019 • 45 min

Kelly talks with two women running for Congress in 2020 from Texas: Dr. Christine Mann in the Texas 31st District and Jennie Lou Leeder in the Texas 21st District.

Kirsten Gillibrand, Off the Sidelines (Book Club, Episode 5)

Jun 24, 2019 • 24 min

Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Kirsten Gillibrand’s book, *Off the Sidelines: Speak Up, Be Fearless, and Change Your World.*We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite…

Jan Schakowsky (Vote Her In, Episode 10)

Jun 21, 2019 • 22 min

In the 10th episode in the #VoteHerIn series, Kelly & Rebecca Sive talk to Representative Jan Schakowsky of the Illinois 9th District, about the growing number of women legislators and activists, about the continuing challenges to women’s rights, and…

Kina Collins

Jun 19, 2019 • 24 min

Sophy and Kelly talk with Kina Collins, who is running for US House in the Illinois 7th. They discuss Kina’s experiece with writing legislation and advocacy, and her vision for a the Illinois 7th district as being a leader in pushing bold progressive…

Sean Frame

Jun 17, 2019 • 22 min

Kelly talks with Sean Frame, who is running for US House in the California 4th District, the District that includes Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. They discuss Sean’s entry into politics after a shooting in his son’s school, how he can win in a rural,…

Kimberly Graham

Jun 14, 2019 • 22 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Kimberly Graham, who is running for US Senate from Iowa, about the needs of rural farmers, green energy production in Iowa, running for office while working full-time, and campaigning in Iowa during a presidential cycle.

RUN, with Genevieve Thiers & Bushra Amiwala

Jun 12, 2019 • 30 min

Kelly speaks first with Genevieve Thiers, one of the producers of RUN, a new reality show that helps women run for office, and then with Bushra Amiwala, the candidate the Boss Squad helped in the pilot episode of RUN.

Nancy Harris

Jun 10, 2019 • 22 min

Kelly speaks with Nancy Harris, who is running for US Senate from Idaho, about what she’s hearing from Idahoans, and why she supports the Green New Deal and single-payer healthcare.

Kirsten Gillibrand (Vote Her In, Episode 9)

Jun 7, 2019 • 22 min

In the 9th episode in the #VoteHerIn series, Kelly & Rebecca Sive talk to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about her presidential campaign, her Family Bill of Rights, and the importance of women having a seat at the table.

Lizz Winstead & Abortion Access Front

Jun 5, 2019 • 23 min

Kelly talks to Writer/Producer/Comic Lizz Winstead, Co-Creator of *The Daily Show,* about Abortion Access Front, an organization she co-founded that uses humor to destigmatize abortion and helps raise awareness of and help to independent abortion…

Paula Casey

Jun 4, 2019 • 26 min

On the 100th Anniversary of the Senate voting for the 19th Amendment, Sophy and Kelly speak with Paula Casey, co-founder of the Tennessee Woman Suffrage Heritage Trail, about the long struggle for women’s suffrage & Tennessee’s role as the final state…

Julián Castro, An Unlikely Journey (Book Club, Episode 4)

Jun 3, 2019 • 28 min

Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Julián Castro’s book, *An Unlikely Journey.*We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Julián, and what…

Jen Senko & The Brainwashing of My Dad

May 31, 2019 • 29 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Jen Senko, writer and director of *The Brainwashing of My Dad,* a 2016 documentary about the effects of right-wing media on American thought.

Ben Gleib

May 30, 2019 • 20 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Ben Gleib, a stand-up comedian who is running for the Democratic nomination for President because he thinks there should be an outside voice in the campaign, someone who is a regular person and has traveled the country speaking…

James Mackler

May 29, 2019 • 19 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with James Mackler, who is running for US Senate from Tennessee, about what he’s hearing from Tennesseans, how he would like to see campaign finance reformed, and how his kids inspire him to public service.

Bre Kidman

May 27, 2019 • 27 min

Kelly speaks with Bre Kidman, who is running for US Senate from Maine, about getting money out of politics, climate change, and other issues they’re focusing on in their campaign.

Jill Wine-Banks (Vote Her In, Episode 8)

May 24, 2019 • 21 min

In the 8th episode in the #VoteHerIn series, Kelly & Rebecca Sive talk to Jill Wine-Banks about her time as General Counsel for the Army and what she learned about leadership in that role, and what she’s looking for in a presidential candidate.

Amanda Brown Lierman with Supermajority

May 22, 2019 • 23 min

Kelly speaks with Amanda Brown Lierman, Managing Director of Supermajority, an inclusive, national membership of women to lift up an agenda that addresses women’s needs and holds candidates and elected officials accountable.

Marie Newman

May 20, 2019 • 22 min

Kelly speaks with Marie Newman, who is running for Congress in the Illinois 3rd District, about her focus on families and transporation, and what Marie calls improving “Everybody’s Everyday.”

Eric Swalwell

May 17, 2019 • 20 min

Kelly chats with Representative Eric Swalwell of California, a Democrat running for President, about generational optimism, campaigning with young children, being bold, and how to protect our elections from foreign influence.

Shannon Watts

May 15, 2019 • 25 min

Sophy & Kelly chat with Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action, about the legislative successes of Moms Demand, about standing up to the NRA and other internet trolls, about women’s friendships, and about Shannon’s new book, *Fight Like a Mother:…

Elizabeth Warren: This Fight is Our Fight (Book Club, Episode 3)

May 13, 2019 • 27 min

Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Elizabeth Warren’s book, *This Fight is Our Fight.*We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Elizabeth,…

Marianne Williamson (Vote Her In, Part 7)

May 10, 2019 • 37 min

In the seventh episode of the #VoteHerIn series, Kelly and Rebecca Sive interview presidential candidate Marianne Williamson and discuss her campaign, her priorities, and what it would mean to have the first woman president.

Trish Zornio

May 9, 2019 • 24 min

Sophy & Kelly chat with Trish Zornio, a scientist and educator in Colorado, who is running for US Senate to replace the most vulnerable Republican incumbent.

Robert Emmons, Jr. & Chris Rowe

May 8, 2019 • 44 min

Candidates for Congressional races for 2020 are already declaring and don’t get as much attention as presidential candidates. Kelly spoke with two candidates, in districts at opposite ends of the political spectrum: Robert Emmons, Jr., in the D+28…

Jaime Harrison

May 6, 2019 • 22 min

Kelly speaks with Jaime Harrison, Associate Chair and Counselor of the DNC and former chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, who is running for US Senate in South Carolina against Lindsey Graham.

Gerrymandering with Kaz Weida

May 3, 2019 • 34 min

Kelly and freelance journalist Kaz Weida discuss gerrymandering: what it is; why does it happen; what are the effects; what do the courts say; what can we do about it?

Joe Sanberg

May 1, 2019 • 27 min

Sophy & Kelly speak with progressive entrepreneur and activist Joe Sanberg, about his work through both the public and private sectors to make people’s lives better, especially in the area of reducing poverty.

Natalie Stites Means

Apr 29, 2019 • 25 min

Kelly speaks with Natalie Stites Means, who is running for Mayor of Rapid City, South Dakota. Natalie is the first Native American woman to run for mayor of Rapid City, the second-largest city in South Dakota.

Vote Her In, Part 6

Apr 26, 2019 • 30 min

In the sixth episode of the #VoteHerIn series, Rebecca Sive joins Kelly to talk about the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, and the lessons we can learn for the presidential election from the election of an openly gay woman of color to the mayorship of the…

Matt Pearce on Covering the 2020 Election

Apr 24, 2019 • 26 min

Kelly speaks with Matt Pearce, a reporter for the LA Times. Matt has spent the past six years on the National Desk but will now be covering the 2020 presidential campaign. Matt posted a survey asking people how they want to see him cover the race, which…

Pete Buttigieg: Shortest Way Home (Book Club, Episode 2)

Apr 22, 2019 • 36 min

Kelly is joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Pete Buttigieg’s book, Shortest Way Hone. We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Pete, and what kind of President…

Sunny Gettinger

Apr 20, 2019 • 19 min

Kelly speaks with Sunny Gettinger, who is in a runoff for a spot on the City Council in Jacksonville, Florida, in District 14. The runoff will be on May 14.

Ike Johnson

Apr 19, 2019 • 18 min

Kelly speaks with Ike Johnson, who is running for the Democratic nomination in the Special Election for the North Carolina 3rd Congressional District. The primary is being held on April 30, 2019.

Jared Yates Sexton on the Mueller Report

Apr 18, 2019 • 25 min

Kelly and author Jared Yates Sexton discuss the newly released redacted Mueller Report, the main takeaways, and what it means moving forward.

Deborah Peoples

Apr 17, 2019 • 20 min

Kelly speaks with Deborah Peoples, the Tarrant County Democratic Party chair, who is running for Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, the 15th-largest city in the US. The mayoral election is on May 4, 2019.

Catching Up With Scott Nevins

Apr 15, 2019 • 21 min

Kelly chats with Scott Nevins, an award-winning TV personality and host, comedian, political/news contributor, and LGBTQ and HIV awareness activist. They discuss Scott’s piece in Logo’s NewNowNext asking Democrats to focus on the positives about the many…

Vote Her In, Part 5

Apr 12, 2019 • 27 min

In the fifth episode of the #VoteHerIn series, Rebecca Sive joins Kelly and Sophy to continue to consider the systemic challenges women face in being elected President. Issues discussed include the possibility that the first woman president may not be a…

The Politics of Game of Thrones

Apr 10, 2019 • 32 min

Sophy & Kelly are joined by Jenny & Jeff from Pod of Thrones to discuss the politics of Game of Thrones. What kind of political system does Westeros have anyway, what does it all mean, and who will win the Game of Thrones. Spoilers abound.

Susan Boser

Apr 8, 2019 • 26 min

Sophy and Kelly chat with Susan Boser, a Democrat running in the Special Election on May 21, for Pennsylvania State Senate, District 41. If Susan is elected it would flip this seat, and the PA state senate is close to flipping to Democratic control.

Follow-Up With Caitlin Clarkson Pereira

Apr 5, 2019 • 33 min

Kelly follows up with Caitlin Clarkson Pereira, former and future candidate for state office in Connecticut, in an exclusive conversation about her appeal to the all-male CT State Elections Enforcement Commission to use campaign funds for campaign-related…

Moms Running

Apr 3, 2019 • 33 min

Kelly chats with Rielly Karsh and Danielle Davies, founders of Moms Running, an organization that works to reframe the conversation around moms running for office, showing moms they already have the skills to run campaigns and hold office through…

Kamala Harris: The Truths We Hold (Book Club, Episode 1)

Apr 1, 2019 • 32 min

Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Kamala Harris’s book, The Truths We Hold. We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Kamala, and what kind…

Vote Her In, Part 4

Mar 29, 2019 • 24 min

In the fourth episode of the #VoteHerIn series, Rebecca Sive joins Kelly and Sophy to talk about the 2016 election in terms of some of the systemic problems women face in being elected president, including being thought of as too ambitious and having too…

Caitlin Clarkson Pereira & Morgan Lamandre

Mar 27, 2019 • 38 min

Sophy and Kelly chat with former & future candidate for state rep in Connecticut, Caitlin Clarkson Pereira, and current candidate for state rep in Louisiana, Morgan Lamandre, about their efforts to have election boards recognize campaign-related childcare…

Jenny Cohn & Election Security

Mar 25, 2019 • 27 min

Kelly talks to election security advocate & writer Jenny Cohn about the Barr Memo and about hybrid voting machines and other voting machines where the votes can be hacked without a true paper record of what the voter intended.

200th Episode Calls to Action

Mar 22, 2019 • 44 min

On our 200th episode we reflect on our journey and are joined by friends of the podcast who shared concrete calls to action.

Billie Winner-Davis

Mar 20, 2019 • 28 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Billie J. Winner-Davis, the mother of Reality Leigh Winner, a U.S. Air Force veteran and NSA crypto-linguist, who was indicted under the Espionage Act for leaking a document that detailed Russian efforts to hack U.S. voting…

Brendan Csaposs

Mar 18, 2019 • 19 min

Kelly chats with Brendan Csaposs, Democratic candidate for the Special Election for East Baton Rouge Metro Council, District 8, coming up on March 30. Brendan is an experienced public educator and progressive leader who has been endorsed by the LGBT…

Vote Her In, Part 3

Mar 15, 2019 • 23 min

In the third episode of the #VoteHerIn series, Rebecca Sive joins Kelly and Sophy to talk about the women who ran for major party nomination for President or who were nominated as VP by major parties prior to Hillary Clinton, including Margaret Chase…

Melissa Bird

Mar 13, 2019 • 29 min

Kelly chats with coach, author & speaker Dr. Melissa Bird, the CEO of Bird Girl Industries, about women finding their voices in politics, feminist parenting, and Melissa’s Fanning the Flames social justice workshops.

Marc Friedenberg

Mar 11, 2019 • 21 min

Kelly talks to Marc Friedenberg, a Penn State professor, lawyer, father, and Democratic nominee for the special election for US Congress in the Pennsylvania 12th District. This election, on May 21. is the first chance for Democrats to flip a Congressional…

Tiffany Cabán

Mar 8, 2019 • 18 min

Kelly talks to Tiffany Cabán, a public defender who is running for District Attorney of Queens, New York. They discuss how Tiffany’s background and work have informed her view of how the DA’s office can work to center community solutions in…

Amanda Barge

Mar 6, 2019 • 20 min

Kelly & Sophy chat with Amanda Barge, who is running for Mayor of Bloomington, Indiana. Amanda is a County Commissioner, a mom, and a mentor to women running for office. The primary election is on May 7, 2019.

Kelly Smith & Jimmy Peluso

Mar 4, 2019 • 42 min

Sophy & Kelly talk with two Florida Democrats running in upcoming elections. Kelly Smith is running in a special election for Florida House District 38, on June 18; and Jimmy Peluso is running for Jacksonville City Council, District 14, on March 19.

Vote Her In: Part 2

Mar 1, 2019 • 18 min

In the second episode of the #VoteHerIn series, Rebecca Sive joins Kelly and Sophy to talk about the Chicago mayoral election, in which two African American women have advanced to the runoff. Then they discuss the early history of women running for…

David Weissman

Feb 27, 2019 • 20 min

Kelly speaks with David Weissman, a US Army veteran and writer, about his journey from supporting Trump to becoming a registered Democrat.

Checking In with Tony the Democrat

Feb 25, 2019 • 34 min

Kelly and Sophy check in with Tony the Democrat, the founder of Postcards to Voters, a popular grassroots volunteer group that writes friendly, handwritten reminders to targeted voters giving Democrats a winning edge in close, key races coast to coast.

MJ Hegar

Feb 22, 2019 • 24 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to MJ Hegar, former congressional candidate in TX-31, Air Force veteran, and author of Shoot Like a Girl: One Woman’s Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the Home Front.

Maria Hadden, Eileen Dordek & Colin Bird-Martinez

Feb 20, 2019 • 50 min

Kelly talks to three aldermanic candidates in the Chicago municipal election on Tuesday, February 26: Maria Hadden in the 49th Ward (00:26-16:59); Eileen Dordek in the 47th Ward (17:06-34:28); and Colin Bird-Martinez in the 31st Ward (34:35-50:12).

Juanita Charles

Feb 18, 2019 • 17 min

Sophy and Kelly chat with Juanita Charles, a Democratic veteran, business owner, wife, and mother, who is running for State Senate in Tennessee District 22 in the special election on April 23, 2019.

Vote Her In: Part 1

Feb 15, 2019 • 18 min

The Two Broads Talking Politics #VoteHerIn series covers the movement to elect our first woman POTUS. Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President, guests, exploring with Kelly & Sophy why electing our first woman…

Vote Mama with Liuba Grechen Shirley

Feb 13, 2019 • 22 min

Kelly talks to Liuba Grechen Shirley, Founder & CEO of the Vote Mama PAC, the first PAC focused solely on electing moms. They discuss Liuba’s run for Congress, the challenges she faced in running as the mother of two young children, and Vote Mama’s plans…

Melanie Childers

Feb 8, 2019 • 25 min

Kelly is joined by Confidence and Leadership Coach Melanie Childers of The Enlightened Badass. They chat about how Melanie helps coach women candidates to approach campaigning and fundraising with a confidence mindset, how impostor syndrome can trip…

Lena Gonzalez & Silke Pflueger

Feb 6, 2019 • 33 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with two Democratic women who are running for the State Senate in special elections in California: Lena Gonzalez in District 33 (00:30-15:14); and Silke Pflueger in District 1 (15:26-33:11).

Tina Belge

Feb 4, 2019 • 14 min

Kelly chats with Tina Belge, Democratic nominee for South Carolina Senate District 6, which has a special election on March 26, 2019.

Arielle Martinez Cohen with Zero Hour

Feb 1, 2019 • 18 min

Kelly chats with Arielle Martinez Cohen, the Los Angeles Coordinator for the Zero Hour Movement, whose mission is “to center the voices of diverse youth in the conversation around climate and environmental justice.” They discuss what Zero Hour hopes to…

Peter Kalmus

Jan 30, 2019 • 25 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Peter Kalmus, climate scientist and author of Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution, about the individual actions that people can take to conspicuously reduce their own use of fossil fuel so that others take…

Cam Davis & the MWRDGC

Jan 28, 2019 • 28 min

Kelly speaks to Cam Davis, one of 9 commissioners for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, about how the MWRD works to clean and sanitize water, how green infrastructure could improve that process, what challenges climate change…

Vote Tripling with Robert Reynolds

Jan 25, 2019 • 24 min

Kelly speaks with Robert Reynolds, Co-founder of VoteTripling.org, about the technique of vote tripling, used by campaigns in Get-Out-The-Vote efforts, and about the VoteTripling.org PAC and its mission.

Kaz Weida

Jan 24, 2019 • 38 min

Kelly and Sophy chat with freelance journalist Kaz Weida about the lack of diversity in US newsrooms and how that affects coverage of current events and politics in the news media.

The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 21, 2019 • 16 min

Kelly talks to her sons, Teddy, age 7, and Arthur, age 4, about Martin Luther King, Jr.

Lynsy Smithson-Stanley from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communications

Jan 18, 2019 • 23 min

Kelly speaks with Lynsy Smithson-Stanley, Partnerships Director at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, about why climate change is difficult to talk about and how YPCCC is working to improve that communication to get people to care and act…

Neil Leary from Dickinson College

Jan 16, 2019 • 32 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Neil Leary, the Director of the Center for Sustainability Education at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Dickinson is rated one of the greenest colleges in America by several rating agencies and has incorporated…

Pack Your Back & Knitters For Flint

Jan 14, 2019 • 29 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Galen Miller, Executive Director of Pack Your Back, a 501(c)(3) that collects funds and school supplies to donate to the children of Flint and beyond. Than Sophy speaks with Kelly about Knitters for Flint, a fundraiser by…

Environmental Voter Project with Nathaniel Stinnett

Jan 9, 2019 • 37 min

Kelly talks to Nathanial Stinnett, Founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Voter Project, about the organization’s strategy to get out the vote among environmentalists so that environmental issues become a priority for politicians who focus on…

Scott Dworkin

Jan 7, 2019 • 40 min

Sophy and Kelly chat with Scott Dworkin, Co-Founder & Lead Investigator of the Democratic Coalition and host of The Dworkin Report, about the work of the Democratic Coalition, what he sees as the endgame of the Mueller Investigation, and how we focus and…

Courage to Run with Frieda Edgette

Jan 4, 2019 • 25 min

Kelly talks to Frieda Edgette, founder of Courage to Run, the nation’s premier, nonpartisan 5K run/walk and party celebrating women getting civically active and running for office

Amee Vanderpool

Jan 2, 2019 • 51 min

Kelly chats with Amee Vanderpool, Director of the Inanna Project and contributor to Playboy, about women’s issues and politics in 2018, the rise of women on social media, and what to expect for women in 2019 and 2020.

Tiffany Bond

Dec 28, 2018 • 49 min

Kelly chats with Tiffany Bond, former independent candidate for Congress in the Maine 2nd District, about her work to change politics by taking the money and mudslinging out of campaigning in favor of focusing on the district and the actual job a…

Voicemails & Resistmas Carols

Dec 26, 2018 • 32 min

On our holiday episode, we feature a mix of Resistmas songs by Sing Out Louise NYC and the viral song We Wish You a Mueller Christmas, and voicemails from our listeners reflecting on 2018 and looking ahead to 2019 and 2020.

DC Statehood

Dec 19, 2018 • 67 min

Kelly and Sophy speak with three advocates for DC statehood about the history of the issue, current progress, and what listeners can do to help. Guests: Bo Shuff from DC Vote (00:28-32:38); Senator Michael D. Brown (32:54-51:42); and DC Council Member…

Top Rope Travis on Veterans’ Issues

Dec 12, 2018 • 39 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Navy veteran Top Rope Travis about the issues facing veterans in the US today, what the new Congress could do to improve the situation, and how all of us can help.

Paul Vallas

Dec 10, 2018 • 42 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Chicago Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas.

Charlotte Clymer

Dec 7, 2018 • 44 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Charlotte Clymer, a writer who works on the Rapid Response Team of the Human Rights Campaign. They discuss LGBTQ issues and news sources and the need for occasional uncomfortable conversations.

Jennifer Longdon & Nicole Clowney

Dec 5, 2018 • 27 min

Kelly speaks with two newly-elected state legislators: Jennifer Longdon, who was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in District 24 (00:30-13:56); and Nicole Clowney, who was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in District 86…

Molly Jong-Fast

Nov 30, 2018 • 28 min

Kelly chats with feminist writer Molly Jong-Fast about becoming a radical, climate change, choice, dealing with trolls on Twitter and winning back the Senate in 2020.

Katie Sieracki, Maggie O’Keefe & Marianne Lalonde

Nov 28, 2018 • 53 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with three women running for Alderman in the Chicago Municipal Election in February 2019: Katie Sieracki in the 33rd Ward (00:28-20:50); Maggie O’Keefe in the 40th Ward (21:05-40:06); and Marianne Lalonde in the 46th Ward…

Lessons for 2020

Nov 21, 2018 • 57 min

In the first segment Kelly speaks with Sara Ridley from Action Together Lakewood and former candidate Brett Pransky about why the Blue Wave skipped Ohio in 2018 (or whether it really did) and what that means for 2020 (00:30-32:00). In the second segment…

Surviving Thanksgiving with Trump Supporters

Nov 19, 2018 • 14 min

Kelly speaks with clinical psychologist Bryan Harnsberger about getting through potentially fraught holiday meals with relatives who may have differing political views from yours.

It Was a Blue Wave

Nov 14, 2018 • 30 min

Sophy and Kelly recap what happened in the midterm election, what surprised them, and whether it was a Blue Wave (spoiler alert: it was). And then Kelly does a preview of what to expect from Two Broad Talking Politics moving forward.

The Women of the Resistance

Nov 5, 2018 • 71 min

Kelly speaks to six women who have been at the heart of the Resistance, on Twitter and off, about how and why they got started in activism, what they’re watching in the election, and what’s next. Featuring: Storm (00:45-12:15); Kaz Weida (12:33-22:23);…

Melissa Dahman & Hadiya Afzal

Nov 4, 2018 • 30 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with two teens running for office: Melissa Dahman, 18, who is running for the Ohio Board of Education (00:45-16:20); and Hadiya Afzal, 19, who is running for DuPage County Board in Illinois (16:40-30:10).

Joyce Vance

Nov 2, 2018 • 24 min

Kelly speaks with Joyce Vance, Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Law at the University of Alabama Culverhouse School of Law, and former US Attorney. They discuss the role of lawyers in protecting citizens’ rights, Trump’s talk of revoking…

Nick Knudsen & #WaveCast

Nov 1, 2018 • 19 min

Kelly talks with Nick Knudsen, Editor-in-Chief of DemWritePress, about #WaveCast, the grassroots Twitter-based broadcast of the Blue Wave.

Utah with Jamie Carter, Tim Glenn & Robert Burch

Oct 31, 2018 • 60 min

Kelly speaks with Jamie Carter, a Field Organizer with the Utah Democratic Party (00:40-19-38); Sophy and Kelly speak with Tim Glenn, Democratic Nominee for the Utah House District 69 (20:17-42:25); and Kelly speaks with Robert Burch, Democratic Nominee…

Gretchen Driskell & Cathy Albro

Oct 31, 2018 • 34 min

Kelly speaks with two Democratic nominees for Congress in Michigan: Gretchen Driskell in MI07 (00:32-18:22); and Cathy Albro in MI03 (19:00-34:38).

Election Overview with Daniel Nichanian

Oct 29, 2018 • 44 min

Kelly and Sophy chat with Daniel Nichanian (@Taniel from Twitter), a fellow at the Justice Collaborative and a writer at The Appeal, about the 407 (and counting) things he will be watching on election night.

Betsy Rader & Susan Moran Palmer

Oct 26, 2018 • 34 min

Kelly speaks with two Democratic nominees for Congress in Ohio: Betsy Rader in OH14 (00:36-18:05); and Susan Moran Palmer in OH16 (18:21-33:52).

Kwame Raoul, January Contreras & Josh Kaul

Oct 24, 2018 • 40 min

Kelly and Sophy speak with three Democratic nominees for State Attorney General: Kwame Raoul in Illinois (00:32-16:26); January Contreras in Arizona (16:38-26:12); and Josh Kaul in Wisconsin (26:24-39:50).

Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Lindsy Judd & Luke Evslin

Oct 23, 2018 • 44 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with three Democratic Millennial candidates for local office: Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, running for Alexandria City Council in Virginia (1:13-15:21); Lindsy Judd, running for Washoe County Commissioner in Nevada (15:34-27:29); and…

Kylie Oversen, Dianne Hyndman & Tim Hoye

Oct 22, 2018 • 54 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to three Democratic candidates in North Dakota: Kylie Oversen, running for ND Tax Commissioner (00:40-19:12); Dianne Hyndman, running for ND House of Representatives in District 13 (19:26-32:23); and Tim Hoye, running for ND House of…

Schiller, Ghorbani, Ring & Martin

Oct 19, 2018 • 69 min

Sophy and Kelly follow up with some previous guests to hear some updates in their campaigns in these final weeks before the midterms: Jill Schiller in OH-02 (00:43-16:45); Shireen Ghorbani in UT-02 (16:55-38:09); Lisa Ring in GA-01 (38:19-53:52); and…

Nancy Soderberg & Lauren Baer

Oct 18, 2018 • 29 min

Kelly speaks with two women running for US Congress in Florida: Nancy Soderberg in the Florida 6th (00:30-14:41) and Lauren Baer in the Florida 18th (14:56-29:22).

The Politics of New Hampshire

Oct 17, 2018 • 42 min

Kelly talks the Politics of New Hampshire with Kayla Montgomery,the Advocacy & Organizing Director for the Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund (00:51-13:15) and with candidates Chris Pappas, who is running for US House in the New Hampshire 1st…

Mary Gay Scanlon, Kyle Horton & Mallory Hagan

Oct 16, 2018 • 54 min

Kelly speaks with three women running for US Congress: Mary Gay Scanlon in Pennsylvania 05 (00:28-16:25); Dr. Kyle Horton in North Carolina 07 (16:33-33:04); and Mallory Hagan in Alabama 03 (33:11-53:41).

The Politics of Kansas

Oct 15, 2018 • 45 min

Kelly talks the Politics of Kansas with Vicki Hiatt, the Vice Chair of the Kansas Democratic Party (00:55-15:44) and with candidates Laura Kelly, who is running for Givernor (16:01-31:01) and Laura Smith-Everett, who is running for the Kansas House of…

Vote Her In with Rebecca Sive

Oct 14, 2018 • 36 min

Kelly speaks with returning guest Rebecca Sive about her new book, *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President,* which will be available in bookstores on Tuesday, October 16.

The Women of Washington

Oct 12, 2018 • 54 min

Kelly speaks with three of the women running as Democratic nominees in the state of Washington this year: Carolyn Long for US House District 3 (00:29-18:55); Lisa Brown for US House District 5 (19:07-35:03); and Jessa Long for State Senate District 6…

Kendra Horn, Jennifer Zimmerman & Jennie Lou Leeder

Oct 11, 2018 • 55 min

Kelly speaks with three women running for US Congress: Kendra Horn in Oklahoma 05 (00:26-18:11); Dr. Jennifer Zimmerman in Florida 01 (18:28-37:54); and Jennie Lou Leeder in Texas 11 (38:12-55:35).

The Politics of Alaska

Oct 10, 2018 • 62 min

Kelly talks the Politics of Alaska with Casey Steinau, the Chair of the Alaska Democratic Party (00:54-20:24) and with candidates Alyse Galvin, who is running for the at-large US Congress seat (20:31-42:26) and Liz Snyder, who is running the Alaska House…

The Politics of Wyoming

Oct 8, 2018 • 57 min

Sophy and Kelly talk the Politics of Wyoming with Joe Barbuto, the Chair of the Wyoming Democratic Party (01:00-17:02) and with candidates Mary Throne, who is running for Governor of Wyoming (17:19-36:00), and Gary Trauner, who is running for the US…

Brendan Kelly & Sara Dady

Oct 7, 2018 • 40 min

Kelly speaks with two Democratic nominees for Congress from Illinois: Brendan Kelly in the Illinois 12th District (00:29-17:14) and returning guest Sara Dady in the Illinois 16th District (17:32-39:42).

The Politics of New Mexico

Oct 5, 2018 • 50 min

Sophy and Kelly talk the Politics of New Mexico with Marg Elliston, the Chair of the New Mexico Democratic Party (00:56-10:14) and with candidates Deb Haaland, who is running for US Congress in the 1st District (10:31-24:10), and Melanie Stansbury, who is…

The Politics of South Dakota

Oct 3, 2018 • 46 min

Sophy and Kelly talk the Politics of South Dakota with Sam Parkinson, the Executive Director of the South Dakota Democratic Party (00:53-14:29) and with candidates Alexandra Frederick, who is running for Secretary of State (14:45-29:25), and Erin Healy,…

Jessica Karjala, Kathleen James, Daryl Boling & Don Allan

Oct 1, 2018 • 67 min

Kelly and Sophy speak with 4 Democratic nominees for state legislative seats: Jessica Karjala, the current representative in Montana House District 48, who is running for re-election (00:38-20:42); Kathleen James, running in Vermont House District…

Jan McDowell, Jeramey Anderson & Paul Theobald

Sep 28, 2018 • 57 min

Kelly and Sophy speak with three Democratic nominees for US Congress: Jan McDowell in Texas-24 (00:29-21:19); Jeramey Anderson in Mississippi-4 (21:50-37:02); and Paul Theobald in Nebraska-3 (37:38-57:09).

The Politics of Arkansas

Sep 26, 2018 • 40 min

ophy and Kelly speak with Chintan Desai, who is running for Congress in the Arkansas 1st District, and with Sarah Scanlon, longtime political consultant/advisor/activist-turned-candidate, who is running for the School Board in North Little Rock.

Brady Kriss from Ragtag

Sep 25, 2018 • 22 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Brady Kriss, the Founder & Executive Director of Ragtag, a group of tech volunteers helping activists, organizers, and candidates leverage technology to amplify their work.

Katie McBrine, Charlotte Goddard & Helen Pendarvis

Sep 24, 2018 • 48 min

Kelly speaks with three Democratic women running for their state legislatures: Katie McBrine, running in the Plymouth and Norfolk District of the Massachusetts Senate (0:38.5-14:00); Charlotte Goddard, running in District 2 of the Kentucky House…

The Politics of North Carolina

Sep 21, 2018 • 47 min

In the first segment Kelly discusses the Politics of North Carolina with Anne Evangelista, President of the North Carolina Young Democrats. Then Sophy and Kelly chat with two Democratic candidates in North Carolina: Ryan Watts, who is running for Congress…

The Politics of Nebraska

Sep 19, 2018 • 47 min

In the first segment Kelly discusses the Politics of Nebraska with Jane Kleeb, Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party. Then Kelly chats with two Democratic candidates in Nebraska: Jane Raybould, who is running for U.S. Senate (14:52-31:32); and Jessica…

The Politics of Maryland

Sep 17, 2018 • 51 min

In the first segment Kelly discusses the Politics of Maryland with activist Allison Galbraith. Then Sophy and Kelly chat with two Democratic candidates in Maryland: Susie Turnbull, who is running for Lieutenant Governor (9:56-33:05); and Eve Hurwitz, who…

Scott Nevins

Sep 14, 2018 • 36 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Scott Nevins—host, TV/Radio personality, and comedian, who is known for his role on Bravo TV’s series “The People’s Couch” and his work on CNN International. They discuss Scott’s conscious decision to become more political…

The Politics of West Virginia

Sep 12, 2018 • 59 min

In the first segment Kelly discusses the Politics of West Virginia with Jennifer Bryant from Wood County Indivisible Indivisible. Then Sophy and Kelly chat with two Democratic candidates in West Virginia: Kendra Fershee, who is running for Congress from…

Spread the Vote with Kat Calvin

Sep 10, 2018 • 24 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Kat Calvin, the founder of a 501c3 nonprofit called Spread the Vote, that helps eligible voters obtain government-issued photo IDs. They discuss the difficulties and expenses that people can face in obtaining photo IDs to vote,…

The Women of Greene County, Ohio

Sep 7, 2018 • 72 min

Five women in Greene County, Ohio, all running for office for the first time, have joined forces to help support one another in their campaigns. Kelly speaks with Theresa Gasper, who is running for the US House in the Ohio 10th (00:29-18:14); Kim…

Andrew Janz, Jessica Morse & Julia Peacock

Sep 5, 2018 • 62 min

The road to taking back the House goes through California. Sophy and Kelly speak with three Democratic nominees for Congress in California: Andrew Janz in CA-22 (00:29-16:13); Jessica Morse in CA-04 (16:54-35:24); and Julia Peacock in CA-42…

Alessandra Biaggi, Caitlin Clarkson Pereira & Christina Sappey

Sep 3, 2018 • 69 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with three women running for their state legislatures: Alessandra Biaggi, who is running for New York State Senate in District 34 (00:35-25:20); Caitlin Clarkson Pereira, who is running for Connecticut State House District 132…

Lorie Burch & Linsey Fagan

Aug 31, 2018 • 41 min

Kelly speaks with two Democratic nominees for Congress from Texas: Lorie Burch in TX-03 and Linsey Fagan in TX-26. They talk grassroots campaigning with small-dollar donations, running in traditionally Republican districts, transparency and…

The Politics of Mississippi

Aug 29, 2018 • 56 min

Kelly talks the Politics of Mississippi with Jake McGraw, Policy Director at the William Winter Institute and Editor of Rethink Mississippi. They discuss the partisan politics of the state, the importance of race in the state’s politics, the two US Senate…

Kate Trudell, Jennifer Vannoy & Dennis Potvin

Aug 27, 2018 • 68 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with three Democratic nominees for the Tennessee House of Representatives: Kate Trudell in House District 16 (00:28-23:18); Jennifer Vannoy in House District 34 (24:34-42:45); and Dennis Potvin in House District 68 (43:02-1:08:11).…

Aftab Pureval & Dr. Vanessa Enoch

Aug 24, 2018 • 41 min

Kelly speaks with two Democratic nominees for Congress in Southwestern Ohio: Aftab Pureval in the 1st Congressional District (00:27-17:22); and Dr. Vanessa Enoch in the 8th Congressional District (18:38-41:14). They discuss the concerns of the districts…

Jenny Wilson

Aug 22, 2018 • 25 min

Kelly speaks with Jenny Wilson, Salt Lake County Councilwoman and candidate for US Senate from Utah. They discuss Jenny’s deep connection to Utah, the changing politics of the state, how big money has a corrupting influence on federal politics, women in…

Liv Coleman, Allison Berkowitz & Christy Inskip

Aug 20, 2018 • 58 min

Kelly and Sophy speak with three first-time women candidates running for their state legislatures: Liv Coleman in the Florida House District 73 (00:42-19:47); Allison Berkowitz in the Maryland House of Delegates District 7 (19:59-39:57); and Christy…

Mayor Ted Terry & Maureen Shaw

Aug 17, 2018 • 51 min

Kelly talks to Ted Terry, Mayor of Clarkston, Georgia (00:27-30:04), and Maureen Shaw, candidate for Borough Council in Allendale, New Jersey (30:56-50:30). They discuss the challenges and rewards of small town politics and increased progressive energy…

Brian McClendon & Jena Griswold

Aug 15, 2018 • 40 min

In this episode, Kelly speaks with two Democratic nominees for Secretary of State: Brian McClendon in Kansas (00:28-19:39) and Jena Griswold in Colorado (19:53-39:53). Both are first-time candidates. They discuss voter registration, election security, and…

The Constitution Demands It with John Bonifaz

Aug 14, 2018 • 23 min

Kelly and Sophy talk to John Bonifaz, Co-Founder and President of Free Speech For People, and Co-Author of The Constitution Demands It: The Case for the Impeachment of Donald Trump. In the book, Bonifaz, and co-authors, Ron Fein and Ben Clements, lay out…

Christine Porter Marsh, Carri Hicks & Craig Hoxie

Aug 13, 2018 • 47 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with three teachers running for their state legislatures. First Sophy talks to Christine Porter Marsh, who is running for State Senate in Arizona LD 28 (00:30-19:41); then Kelly chats with Carri Hicks, who is running for State Senate…

Cassimir Svigelj, Jeff Richards, & Brett Pransky

Aug 10, 2018 • 57 min

Sophy and Kelly speak three Democratic nominees for the Ohio House: Cassimir Svigelj, who is running for the 16th District (00:28-19:38); Jeff Richards, who is running for the 66th District (20:17-45:47); and returning guest Brett Pransky, who is running…

The Politics of Louisiana

Aug 8, 2018 • 61 min

Kelly and Sophy talk the politics of Louisiana with Lamar White, Jr., founder and publisher of The Bayou Brief. Then they chat with Justin DeWitt, Democratic candidate for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District (23:04), and Mimi Methvin, Democratic…

Bryce Tache & #StandOnEveryCorner

Aug 6, 2018 • 23 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with activist Bryce Tache, who started the Stand On Every Corner movement to encourage regular American citizens to protest the Trump regime in their home neighborhoods regularly. He has protested in a park near his Minneapolis home…

Brianna Westbrook & Alexandra Chandler

Aug 4, 2018 • 56 min

Kelly speaks with two Democratic women running for office: Brianna Westbrook, who is running for the State Senate in Arizona LD22; and Alexandra Chandler, who is running for US Congress in Massachusetts District 3. They discuss their backgrounds and…

The Politics of Minnesota

Aug 1, 2018 • 76 min

Kelly and Sohpy talk the politics of Minnesota with Laurie Wolfe, co-leader of Indivisible MN03, including the many interesting elections to watch in the upcoming primary. Then they chat with with Kirsten Kennedy, candidate for Congress from Minnesota’s…

Rep. Moira Walsh & Sen. Jeanine Calkin

Jul 30, 2018 • 40 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with two Democratic women in the Rhode Island General Assembly: Representative Moira Walsh and Senator Jeanine Calkin. Both women were elected in 2016 as progressives who defeated establishment incumbent Democrats. When the Rhode…

Ken Harbaugh & Janet Garrett

Jul 27, 2018 • 30 min

Kelly speaks with two Democratic nominees for US Congress in Ohio, both facing long-time Republican incumbents: Ken Harbaugh in the Ohio 7th District (00:28-12:58) and Janet Garrett in the Ohio 4th District (13:49-29:22).

Canvassing, with Saskia Young

Jul 25, 2018 • 53 min

In our 100th episode, Kelly talks with Saskia Young, Director of Swing Left Academy about what Swing Left Academy is and how it trains organizers to get out and do the groundwork of campaigning and about the importance of canvassing. Then Sophy interviews…

Pantsuit Nation with Grace Caldara

Jul 23, 2018 • 29 min

Sophy and Kelly talk with Grace Caldara, the Director of Engagement at Pantsuit Nation, about how Pantsuit Nation went from a small Facebook group for a few friends to a secret 2016 election support group to a national organization with a voice in our…

The Women of Wisconsin

Jul 20, 2018 • 50 min

Sophy and Kelly talk with three Democratic women running for State Assmebly in Wisconsin, all facing Republican incumbent men: Alyson Leahy in the 85th Assembly District (00:31-15:54); Lillian Cheesman in the 15th Assembly District (16:42-37:44); and Erin…

The Politics of Tennessee

Jul 19, 2018 • 56 min

Sophy and Kelly discuss the Politics of Tennessee with Kristi, a Moms Demand Action activist and campaign volunteer who lives outside Nashville. They talk the Republican stronghold in the state, the Democratic candidates for office in 2018, and the issues…

The Utah Democrats

Jul 16, 2018 • 65 min

Kelly talks with three Democratic nominees for Congress in Utah, all facing Republican incumbents: Shireen Ghorbani in the Utah 2nd district (00:35-21:30); James Courage Singer in the Utah 2rd district (22:20-45:55); and Lee Castillo in the Utah 1st…

Sean Casten

Jul 13, 2018 • 30 min

Kelly talks with Sean Casten, Democratic nominee for Congress in the Illinois 6th distrist, a district Hillary Clinton won by 7 points in 2016. They talk climate change, government regulation, immigration reform, and the unpopularity of the Republican…

The Politics of Georgia

Jul 11, 2018 • 49 min

Sophy and Kelly talk the Politics of Georgia with Georgia activist and Democratic nominee for House Districts 97, Aisha Yaqoob, and with the Chair of Bryan County Democratic Committee and Democratic nominee for Congressional District 1, Lisa Ring. They…

Motivote

Jul 9, 2018 • 25 min

Sophy & Kelly speak with Emily Graham and Jess Riegel about Motivote, a platform to encourage young people to vote, using behavioral economics techniques. They are beta testing Motivote now and plan to roll it out more widely by the November general…

Jennifer Cohn & Election Integrity

Jul 6, 2018 • 30 min

Kelly talks with Jennifer Cohn, an election integrity writer, researcher, advocate, and an attorney. They discuss election integrity and the possibility for problems with touchscreen voting machines and the express vote system, the suspicious…

Chicago FUERTE

Jul 4, 2018 • 27 min

Kelly talks with the students of Chicago FUERTE, a group of Latino students in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, who are fighting for peace in their neighborhood and city. They discuss the personal experiences of the students, their 8-week hunger…

Tahirah Amatul-Wadud

Jul 2, 2018 • 25 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Tahirah Amatul-Wadud about her primary challenge to a 15-term Democratic incumbent congressman in the Massachusetts 1st congressional district. They discuss what the recent win by Anastasia Ocasio-Cortez means for this race,…

Sara Johnson Rothman & Maria Collett

Jun 29, 2018 • 51 min

Kelly speaks to Sara Johnson Rothman, candidate for Pennsylvania State House District 151, and Maria Collett, candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12, about deciding to run for office, the values and skills a state legislator should have, and…

The Politics of Pennsylvania

Jun 27, 2018 • 60 min

In the first segment, Kelly talks to Jane Palmer, Director of Indivisible Berks, and Tracy Baton, Director of the Women’s March Pittsburgh and Co-Director of Indivisible Pittsburgh, about gender and representation in Pennsylvania politics, about…

Katie Muth & Danielle Friel Otten

Jun 25, 2018 • 43 min

Kelly and Sophy speak to Katie Muth, candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate District 44, and Danielle Friel Otten, candidate for Pennsylvania State House District 155, about the gerrymandered old boys’ club that is the current Pennsylvania state…

Mike Ellison & Shannon Souza

Jun 22, 2018 • 46 min

Kelly and Sophy speak to Mike Ellison, candidate for Oregon State House District 19, and Shannon Souza, candidate for Oregon State Senate District 1, about science and the trades, housing and economic development, balancing environmental concerns and…

The Politics of Oregon

Jun 20, 2018 • 56 min

Kelly talks to Rebecca Cohen and Megan Cleland from Indivisible Oregon and the End Times Pep Talk Podcast about the politics of Oregon, including automatic voter registration and universal voter by mail, the urban-rural divide, the balance of power in the…

The Women of Ohio

Jun 18, 2018 • 65 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to three Democratic candidates in Ohio: Lorraine Wilburn for Ohio House District 48; Rachel Crooks for House District 88; and Lauren Friedman for State Senate District 29, about the issues facing Ohio voters, including healthcare and…

Kelda Roys

Jun 15, 2018 • 19 min

Kelly talks to Kelda Roys, Democratic candidate for governor in Wisconsin, about her background in the State Assembly and how it prepares her for working across the aisle to get bills through the legislature. They discuss the crowded late primary, and…

The Politics of Missouri

Jun 13, 2018 • 72 min

Kelly & Sophy talk the politics of Missouri with Beth Newman in Indivisible St. Louis, including the recent election of Democrat Lauren Arthur to the Missouri State Senate in a formerly Republican district, the strength of grassroots liberal groups, the…

Peter Joffrion

Jun 11, 2018 • 18 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to Peter Joffrion, Democratic candidate for Congress in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, about his background as Huntsville City Attorney and how the Women’s March inspired him to run for office. They discuss science, healthcare,…

Edie Hardcastle & Poonam Gill

Jun 8, 2018 • 36 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to two Democratic candidates in Indiana: Edie Hardcastle for Indiana State Senate District 49, and Poonam Gill for State House District 88, about the issues facing Indiana voters, including jobs and the economy, safety, and education.…

Cam Davis

Jun 7, 2018 • 30 min

Kelly and Sophy talk to Cam Davis, Democratic candidate for the Cook County Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, about what the MWRD is and why he’s running, how he ran a successful write-in campaign to win the Democratic primary and get on the…

Gays Against Guns

Jun 4, 2018 • 28 min

Kelly and Sophy talk to Lou Markert, a founding member of Gays Against Guns NY, an inclusive direct action group of LGBTQ people and their allies committed to nonviolently breaking the gun industry’s chain of death—investors, manufacturers, the NRA and…

Brett Pransky & Amber Daniels

Jun 1, 2018 • 38 min

Kelly talks to two Democratic candidates for the Ohio House of Representatives, Brett Pransky in House District 77, and Amber Daniels, in House District 78, about the issues facing Ohio voters, including corruption in the state house, public education,…

Steph Leary from IMUNURI

May 30, 2018 • 44 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to Steph Leary, singer and flutist for the band IMUNURI and Philosophy professor, about the political messages in their music, the relationship between politics and art and the responsibilities of artists and consumers of art, and how…

Women Who March

May 28, 2018 • 18 min

Kelly talks to Adena Raub Dershowitz, author of the children’s book Women Who March, which is an illustrated depiction of the 2017 Women’s March to introduce kids to the reasons behind the march and what the marchers stood for, with a call to action for…

Natalie Weaver

May 25, 2018 • 20 min

Kelly talks to Natalie Weaver, co-founder of Advocates for Fragile Kids NC and founder of Sophia’s Voice. Natalie became an advocate to fight to protect the healthcare of her daughter, Sophia, and other children with disabilities and complex medical…

The Politics of California

May 23, 2018 • 67 min

In the first segment (1:06-20:54), Kelly talks to Heather Young, from Indivisible Sonoma County, about issues of immigration, net neautrality, police transparency, and offshore oil drilling, as they affect California, and about how elections are run in…

Stamp Stampede

May 21, 2018 • 23 min

Kelly talks to Edward Erikson, the Campaign Manager for Stamp Stampede (stampstampede.org). Stamp Stampede is a non-profit organization, started by Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, of over 100,000 people legally stamping money to build a…

Sister District Project

May 18, 2018 • 23 min

Kelly talks to Gabrielle Goldstein, Co-Founder and Director of Political Strategy and Policy at Sister District Project (https://www.sisterdistrict.com/). Sister District pairs volunteers in blue districts with Democratic candidates for state legislatures…

The Politics of Illinois

May 16, 2018 • 74 min

In the first segment (1:17-34:11), Sophy and Kelly speak with Jessica Mostinger from Indivisible Metro East and Beth Malone of Indivisible Carbondale & She Votes Illinois about issues in Illinois politics, especially the budget, the Illinois gubernatorial…

Chalis Montgomery

May 14, 2018 • 17 min

Kelly talks to Chalis Montgomery, Congressional candidate in the Georgia 10th District, about her daughter’s chronic illness and her husband’s loss of his health insurance, about the moral imperative of the Poor People’s Campaign, about the beauty and…

Jess Phoenix

May 11, 2018 • 42 min

Kelly from Two Broads Talking Politics and Matthew from Treknobabble talk to Jess Phoenix, volcanologist, Trekkie, and Congressional candidate in the California 25th district, about running for Congress, the politics of the 25th District, money in…

Voicemails from Listeners

May 9, 2018 • 51 min

We asked our followers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, to leave us voicemails talking about the ways they’ve gotten involved in politics since 11/8/2016. We were overwhelmed by the responses, and we hope you’ll give it a listen!

David Yankovich

May 7, 2018 • 38 min

Kelly talks to David Yankovich (@DavidYankovich on Twitter), a digital campaign advisor, about running for Congress against Paul Ryan, about directing social media for the Doug Jones Senate campaign, and about how social media will change the way…

Debrianna Mansini

May 4, 2018 • 25 min

Kelly talks to Debrianna Mansini, New Mexico actor and activist, about her one-woman show, *The Meatball Chronicles*, and about her activist work raising awareness about the practice of lunch shaming, humiliating children in public schools who fall behind…

Joe Schiavoni

May 2, 2018 • 26 min

Sophy and Kelly speak with Joe Schiavoni, Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio, about his record in the state Senate, running for office with little kids, and his plans for education, gun reform, attracting and retaining young people to Ohio, and…

Lucy McBath

Apr 30, 2018 • 21 min

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Lucy McBath, a national spokesperson and Faith and Outreach Leader for Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety, Lucy is a two-time breast cancer survivor and a Mother of the Movement. Her son, Jordan Davis, was…

Moms Demand Action Moms Running for Office

Apr 27, 2018 • 68 min

In this episode, Kelly speaks with four Democratic women who have been longtime Moms Demand Action volunteers and are now running for office. (00:55-15:15) Nancy de Pastino is running for House District 91 in Montana. (16:10-34:39) Amber Gustafson is…

National Security

Apr 25, 2018 • 78 min

In this episode, Kelly and Sophy talk to three Democratic congressional candidates with significant National Security experience, about what they believe are currently the biggest threats to national security and what Congress should be doing to face…

Southerners on New Ground (SONG)

Apr 23, 2018 • 19 min

In this episode Kelly speaks with Jade Brooks and Micky Jordan from Southerners on New Ground (SONG). Southerners On New Ground (SONG) is a regional Queer Liberation organization made up of people of color, immigrants, undocumented people, people with…

Build the Wave with Nate Lerner & Ryan Knight

Apr 20, 2018 • 24 min

Kelly speaks with Nate Lerner and Ryan Knight about Build the Wave. Build the Wave is a grassroots Democratic organization with the mission to connect activists, volunteers, and donors with Democrats running in the races that matter the most. In the Conor…

The Politics of Indiana

Apr 18, 2018 • 64 min

In this episode, Kelly and Sophy talk about the Politics of Indiana with guests: Lindsey Beckley, from the Indiana Historical Bureau and host of the Talking Hoosier History Podcast (1:05-25:36); Jim Harper, Democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of…

One Vote at a Time with Sarah Ullman

Apr 13, 2018 • 25 min

Kelly speaks with Sarah Ullman, the co-founder and co-executive director of One Vote at a Time, a team of female filmmakers who are traveling to ten states in 2018 to make political campaign ads for 250 progressive pro gun safety candidates for state…

Gerrymandering

Apr 11, 2018 • 63 min

In the first segment, Kelly speaks with Nicholas Stephanopolous, a professor at the University of Chicago Law School and an Attorney in the North Carolina and Wisconsin partisan gerrymandering lawsuits currently under review in the US Supreme Court, about…

Congresswoman Robin Kelly

Apr 9, 2018 • 20 min

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a Democrat representing the second Congressional district of Illinois, about the 2014 Kelly Report on Gun Violence, the first-ever Congressional analysis of the nation’s gun violence epidemic…

Blue Wave Ohio

Apr 6, 2018 • 58 min

In this episode Kelly speaks with three Democrats running for office in Ohio: Rick Neal, who is running for US Congress from OH-15 (00:25); Jill Schiller, who is running for Congress from OH-02 (21:50); and Tina Maharath, who is running for Ohio State…

The Politics of Idaho

Apr 4, 2018 • 59 min

In the first segment, Sophy and Kelly talk to Teuvo and Alex, hosts of the Real Cd’A podcast, a progressive political podcast in northern Idaho (00:48). Then they chat with Aaron Swisher, Democratic candidate for Congress from the Idaho second…

Run With Pride & Sharice Davids

Mar 30, 2018 • 49 min

In the first segment, Kelly talks to Jordan Valerie Allen, the National Communications Director for Run With Pride, a PAC with a mission to elect LGBTQ+ Democratic candidates to Congress. In the second segment, Kelly talks to one of the candidates…

Public Health

Mar 28, 2018 • 75 min

In this episode, Kelly and Sophy discuss public health and the role that government plays in public health.Guests: Reid Wilson, Correspondent at The Hill and author of the newly-released book *Epidemic: Ebola and the Global Scramble to Prevent the Next…

Blue Wave Alabama

Mar 23, 2018 • 61 min

In this episode Kelly speaks with three Democratic women running for office in Alabama: Heather Milam, who is running for Secretary of State (00:49); Felicia Stewart, who is running for Alabama House, District 46 (19:31); and Amy Wasyluka, who is running…

The Politics of Alabama

Mar 21, 2018 • 92 min

In this episode Sophy and Kelly speak to Alabamanians about the politics of Alabama, including the history of the Democratic party and the start of the Civil Rights Movement, gerrymandering, racial politics, the role of the church in politics, brain…

BallotReady

Mar 16, 2018 • 22 min

In this episode Kelly talks to Alex Niemczewski, the co-founder and CEO of BallotReady, a nonpartisan voter information company that has created a website where users can look up their individual ballot to see what candidates and issues they will be…

The Politics of Millennials

Mar 14, 2018 • 91 min

In this episode, Sophy (millennial) and Kelly (Gen-x) discuss the Millennial generation: how do we define the generation; what are the characteristics of millennials; what effect are millenials having on American politics; and do millennials really ruin…

Save the U.S. EPA

Mar 9, 2018 • 19 min

In this episode, Kelly speaks with John O’Grady, president of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National Council #238, representing over 1,000 bargaining unit employees at the U.S. EPA Region 5 Office in Chicago, and spokesperson for Save…

Veterans for Gun Reform

Mar 7, 2018 • 94 min

In this episode, Kelly & Sophy speak with several veterans with combat experience about why they support stricter gun laws and why they think arming teacher is the wrong way to protect students.Guests (in order by segment, with time stamps listed): Daniel…

Holly Figueroa O’Reilly

Mar 6, 2018 • 24 min

In a special Monday mini-episode, Kelly talks to Twitter Activist Holly Figueroa O’Reilly (@aynrandpaulryan) about being blocked on Twitter by Trump, about her Candidate of the Day campaign on Twitter, and about creating Blue Wave Crowdsource Strategies…

Michigan Students for Gun Legislation

Mar 2, 2018 • 23 min

In this episode Kelly speaks with three high school seniors from Kalamazoo Central High School in Michigan—Jenna, Jake, and Julia—about a group they founded, with several other students, in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, called Michigan…

The Politics of Florida

Feb 28, 2018 • 73 min

In this episode, Kelly & Sophy talk to guests in Florida about gun laws, climate change, the rising cost of healthcare and housing, restoring voting rights for people who have served time for felonies, the movement of people from Puerto Rico to Florida,…

The Moms Running for Congress

Feb 24, 2018 • 60 min

In this episode, Kelly speaks with three women running for US Congress against unresponsive Republican men: Liz Watson in the Indiana 9th District (01:21); Tiffany Bond in the Maine 2nd District (18:00); and Allison Galbraith in the Maryland 1st District…

The Politics of Gender Identity

Feb 21, 2018 • 104 min

In the first segment Sophy and Kelly speak with Molly Woodstock (they/them), the host of Gender Reveal Podcast, about the difference between sex and gender, how to properly use pronouns, and why gender is less important than people think. In the second…

Patient Advocate Peter Morley

Feb 19, 2018 • 33 min

In this episode, Kelly catches up with returning guest Peter Morley, a patient advocate, who recently returned from his eighth trip to DC, where he met with the offices of eight congresspeople, including Speaker Paul Ryan, and sixteen Senators, to ask…

Women Running for Office in 2018

Feb 16, 2018 • 94 min

In this episode, Kelly speaks with first-time political candidates: Sharon Fairley, who is running for Illinois Attorney General (1:19); Jolene Loetscher, who is running for Mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (16:10); Erin Zwiener, who is running for…

The Politics of Texas

Feb 14, 2018 • 94 min

In this episode, Kelly & Sophy talk to progressive activists and congressional candidates around Texas about voter rights and gerrymandering, immigration and diversity, women’s health outcomes, the urban/suburban/rural divide, gun ownership, and how the…

Kimberly Peeler-Allen of Higher Heights

Feb 9, 2018 • 28 min

In this episode Kelly talks to Kimberly Peeler-Allen, co-founder of Higher Heights, about: her background in politics and the founding of Higher Heights; the work Higher Heights does to help elect Black women to federal and state-wide positions, as well…

The Religious Left

Feb 7, 2018 • 95 min

In this episode, Sophy, Kelly, and guests discuss the Religious Left: why and how did Christianity come to be associated with the Republican Party in the US; what is the Religious, or Christian, Left; what political issues are important to the Religious…

Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC)

Feb 2, 2018 • 34 min

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Angela Lang, the Executive Director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC), a Milwaukee organization, about: BLOC’s work to ensure a high quality of life for Black Milwaukee; the door-knocking work of BLOC’s…

The Politics of Utah

Jan 31, 2018 • 72 min

In this episode Kelly and Sophy discuss the politics of Utah, including gerrymandering, the influence of the LDS Church, air pollution, Medicaid expansion, and building the Democratic bench, with: Daisy Thomas, the Chair of the Democratic Party in Utah;…

The Protest Banner Lending Library

Jan 29, 2018 • 21 min

In this episode Kelly talks to Aram Han Sifuentes, an artist who specializes in fiber arts, about sewing as immigrant work, rethinking “women’s work” and domestic spaces, and her growing lending library of protest banners. Protest Lending Library Facebook…

A Conversation with Author Rachel Ruiz

Jan 26, 2018 • 27 min

In this episode Kelly speaks with children’s book author, Rachel Ruiz, about her books, including the inspiration for *When Penny Met POTUS,* and about gender and racial/ethnic representation in children’s literature.Rachel is giving away one signed copy…

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Jan 24, 2018 • 74 min

In the first segment, Sophy and Kelly speak with Zachary Siegel, a freelance journalist and writer whose writing focuses on the intersection of public health and criminal justice in the context of drugs, about the scope of the opioid overdose crisis, what…

Voters Not Politicians

Jan 19, 2018 • 29 min

In this episode Kelly speaks with Katie Fahey, the founder and president of Voters Not Politicians, a bipartisan ballot question committee in Michigan, that has collected enough signatures (over 315,654 valid signatures in 180 days) to add a question to…

The Politics of Ohio

Jan 17, 2018 • 86 min

In the first segment, Sophy and Kelly speak with a panel of Ohioans (Mark Gavin, Lorraine Wilburn, and Eli Kalil) about the politics of Ohio, the important races of 2018, gerrymandering and voter purges, the opioid epidemic, and Ohio’s economy. In the…

Bard Prison Initiative

Jan 13, 2018 • 36 min

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Jessica Neptune, the Associate Director of National Programs of the Bard Prison Initiative and Director of BPI’s Chicago office, about the history of BPI and Bard College’s success in educating students in prisons in the…

Reducing Gun Violence

Jan 10, 2018 • 57 min

In the first segment Sophy and Kelly speak with Kim Smith from the University of Chicago Crime Lab about the work of the Crime Lab, 2017 gun crime statistics in Chicago, data driven policing, and the urban gun market. In the second segment they speak with…

Wake, Rise, Resist

Jan 5, 2018 • 40 min

In this episode, Kelly interviews Joanna Spathis and Kerri Kennedy about their friendship, their trip to the Women’s March in DC, and their book, Wake, Rise, Resist: The Progressive Teen’s Guide to Fighting Tyrants and A-holes.Be sure to check out the…

The Politics of Wisconsin

Jan 3, 2018 • 69 min

In the first segment, Sophy and Kelly speak with Matt Lowe, the Chairman of the Waukesha County Democratic Party, Robert Hansen, the former Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, and Beth Alleman, the Social Media Organizer of Indivisible…

EndTimesBroadCast

Dec 27, 2017 • 108 min

In this episode Kelly (the knitting one) and Sophy (the Christian one) join forces with Megan (the gay one) and Rebecca (the Jew one) from the End Times Pep Talk Podcast to rant about the shitshow that is 2017. Smitha (the brown one) was busy saving…

Little Lobbyists

Dec 22, 2017 • 29 min

Kelly speaks with Austin and Ben from the group Little Lobbyists about their work educating congresspeople and the public about children with complex medical needs and advocating for legislation that will protect their children’s access to affordable,…

On the Campaign Trail: Focus on the Issues

Dec 20, 2017 • 83 min

In the first segment, Kelly and Sophy speak with Sarah Scanlon, who served as the National Director of Outreach for the LGBT Community and the Arkansas State Director for Bernie 2016 and who was the State Director for the Arkansas Voter Registration…

Donna Bowman and the Pussyhat Project

Dec 15, 2017 • 52 min

In this episode, Kelly and Sophy talk with Donna Bowman, Professor of Religious Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies in the Schedler Honors College at the University of Central Arkansas, about the Pussyhat Project, the Women’s March, feminism, white…

The Politics of Divorce

Dec 13, 2017 • 71 min

In the first episode of our Politics of the Family series, Sophy and Kelly speak with Kevin Curran, Senior Attorney at Life Span, an organization that provides legal and counseling services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their…

Peter and Red Go to Washington

Dec 11, 2017 • 67 min

In this episode Kelly speaks with Peter Morley (@morethanmySLE) and Red T Raccoon (@redtraccoon), two grass-roots political activists, about their recent trip to DC to talk to the offices of 20 different Senators and Representatives about their signature…

She Should Run

Dec 8, 2017 • 31 min

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Clare Bresnahan-English, the Executive Director of She Should Run, a non-partisan 501(c)3 that provides a free incubator and mentorship for women considering running for office and a network for women who are running and…

Gun Violence Prevention

Dec 6, 2017 • 103 min

In the first segment Sophy and Kelly talk with Brenna, the Chicago lead for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America about the problem of gun violence in America and what Moms Demand Action is doing to fight the NRA. In the second segment, they speak…

Tony the Democrat with Postcards to Voters

Dec 2, 2017 • 46 min

Kelly chats with Tony the Democrat from the grassroots get-out-the-vote effort, Postcards to Voters, about how they grew from 5 volunteers in March 2017 to over 7,000 volunteers today, and how people can get involved writing postcards to Democratic voters…

How to Run for Office

Nov 29, 2017 • 97 min

In this episode Sophy and Kelly talk with Marla Hexter, a Democrat who recently won her first election, for Township Supervisor, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and with Rebecca Sive, author of Every Day Is Election Day: A Woman’s Guide to Winning Any…

How to Talk to People You Don’t Agree With

Nov 22, 2017 • 106 min

In the first segment, Sophy and Kelly speak with Emily, a clinical social worker, and Kate, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about strategies for talking to people whose politics you disagree with. In the second segment, they talk to Megan Romer…

A Chat with Chicago Votes

Nov 17, 2017 • 32 min

Kelly talks with Stevie Valles and Jen Dean from Chicago Votes about their efforts to get young people excited about and engaged in the democratic process, by registering voters, parading to the polls, educating young people about their voting rights,…

Nonprofits, Volunteering, and Politics

Nov 15, 2017 • 57 min

Sophy and Kelly talk to Devon and Jamie, both of Chicago, about their work with nonprofits and the intersections between the nonprofit world and politics.**Editor’s note**: In the episode we state that Planned Parenthood does not endorse candidates. This…

Craftivism with Jayna Zweiman

Nov 10, 2017 • 57 min

Kelly talks with Jayna Zweiman, the co-founder of the Pussyhat Project and the artist behind the Welcome Blanket Project, about craftivism, getting kids involved in political discussions through art, and the good side of social media.

Voting!

Nov 8, 2017 • 81 min

Sophy and Kelly discuss voting with Maggie O’Keefe of Chicago, who has been working with the Chicago 47th Ward Dems to organize deputy voting registrar training for over 400 people in the last few months and Anita Parsa of Kansas, who set up Leave…

Indictments and Fake News

Nov 1, 2017 • 81 min

Sophy and Kelly are joined by Matthew, a philosopher in Chicago, and Chris, a lawyer in Kansas, to discuss the charges brought against Paul Manafort, Rick Gates, and George Papadopoulos by Robert Mueller. They also tackle the rise of fake news.

The Politics of Art

Oct 25, 2017 • 81 min

Sophy and Kelly and joined by painter/illustrator Julia Mills, screenwriter Anna Siri, and Washington Post classical music critic Anne Midgette, in a free-ranging discussion about the relationship between politics and art.

Reproductive Justice

Oct 18, 2017 • 135 min

In the first segment Kelly and Sophy are joined by Sarah Whedon to discuss reproductive justice, including access to abortion and birth control, and the epidemic of sexual harassment and assault. In the second segment, Kelly speaks with her friend, Sarah,…

Education is Local

Oct 11, 2017 • 65 min

Special guests Alison, an executive director of an education foundation, and Shannon, an education reporter, join Sophy and Kelly to discuss the state of K-12 education in the US under Betsy DeVos and what parents and other concerned citizens can do to…

What Happened: Part 2

Oct 4, 2017 • 66 min

Guests Megan Romer and Esther join Sophy and Kelly to discuss gun violence and to conclude their conversation about Hillary Clinton’s book What Happened.

What Happened: Part 1

Sep 27, 2017 • 60 min

Guests Megan Romer and Esther join Sophy and Kelly to discuss Hillary Clinton’s book What Happened in the first part of a two-part conversation.

The War on Science

Sep 20, 2017 • 44 min

Special Guests, Brian, an informal science educator, and Gary, a biology professor, join Sophy and Kelly to discuss the Trump Administration’s War on Science, and what concerned citizens can do.

The News is Terrible

Sep 13, 2017 • 55 min

Sophy & Kelly introduce themselves and give some background. They talk getting involved at the local level, the terrible news of the day, and parenting in the Age of Trump.