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Girl and The Gov, The Podcast
Hosted by Maddie Medved & Sammy Kanter · EN
Available on the airwaves and YouTube every Wednesday, Girl and the Gov, The Podcast is an extension of Girl and the Gov®'s mission to provide a platform for Millennials, Zennials, and Gen-Z to engage with the evolving political sphere in an approachable, digestible, and accessible way. Co-hosted by Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved, the podcast provides an inside look at the ins and outs of government and politics as we know it today through engaging interviews with leaders in the field and segments that address the questions everyone wants to ask but never does. In this podcast, there’s no question too stupid, no rock left unturned, and no mysterious jargon that isn’t examined in-depth.
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AG Andrea Campbell on Dem AGs Gearing up to Protect People in Trump’s America
Nov 20, 202400:48:05Tap to summarizeDemocratic Attorneys General across the country are gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy and insane four years under Trump 2.0. Amongst those AGs is Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell who joined us for a chat on what this prep looks like. She walked us through what AGs do, how they protect constituents, and what is top of mind for her office. We also chatted about the Reproductive Justice Unit she created within the AG’s office – a queen!MA, AG Andrea Campbell: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-the-attorney-generalMERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/store/girlandthegov/The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/#VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://viralthenewsletter.beehiiv.com/The Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHjShop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddieConsulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcastTikTok: @girlandthegovYouTube: @girlandthegovThreads: @girlandthegovthepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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In our villain era – an election debrief with V Spehar’s @underthdesknews and BETCHES News, Sami Sage
Nov 13, 202401:19:13Tap to summarizeFour political podcasters, four mics, and loads of election takeaways on this episode featuring our friends from the American Fever Dream Podcast, V Spehar (@undethedesknews) and Sami Sage (@betches_news). Low key, high key this episode could’ve been over 24 hours long, but we wrapped it up into a digestible first look at what happened this election, and what we’ve gleaned so far. It’s the first of many post mortems and rants, and a jumping off point for the work we’ll all have ahead.MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/store/girlandthegov/The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/#VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://viralthenewsletter.beehiiv.com/The Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHjShop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddieConsulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcastTikTok: @girlandthegovYouTube: @girlandthegovThreads: @girlandthegovthepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: Election Week & Day Prep – GO VOTE!
Oct 30, 202400:47:54Tap to summarizeIt’s just ya gals gabbin’ about the election and all the things we’ve been seeing in the final countdown. We give you our latest thoughts, feels, and tidbits of advice as we get down to the nitty gritty last bit of this wild election season ride. We’ll see you on October 13th for the post-election debrief – fingers crossed for good news bears. In the meantime, GO VOTE!MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/store/girlandthegov/The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/#VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://viralthenewsletter.beehiiv.com/The Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHjShop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddieConsulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcastTikTok: @girlandthegovYouTube: @girlandthegovThreads: @girlandthegovthepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Purple State, North Carolina with State Rep. Julie von Haefen
Oct 23, 202400:28:41Tap to summarize**Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted well before the hurricane hit NC** We’re in the final stretch of this election season, and this is our very last interview before it – we’re doing a solo eppy next week, so don’t fret!! But to cap it off, we had to go with an EPIC one with the amazing Julie von Haefen, who is a state rep in North Carolina. We run through the state’s lay of the land politically and the momentum being built across the state by young people. It’s a state to watch and so is this episode on our YouTube :)North Carolina with State Rep. Julie von Haefen: https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/758MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/store/girlandthegov/The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/#VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://viralthenewsletter.beehiiv.com/The Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHjShop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddieConsulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcastTikTok: @girlandthegovYouTube: @girlandthegovThreads: @girlandthegovthepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Winning rural voters & flipping districts with Congressional candidate Adam Frisch
Oct 16, 202400:41:46Tap to summarizeThere are many avenues to flipping the House blue and one of the avenues includes a Republican held seat in rural Colorado – the 3rd Congressional District. And while its inflammatory current representative has moved districts, it’s still a battle to flip with Democrat Adam Frisch making a second swing at it. This episode chats on what is needed to make the district vote blue, the issues impacting rural voters, and the epic father-son road trip 2.0 that’s happening with Adam and his son.Adam Frisch: https://adamforcolorado.com/MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/store/girlandthegov/The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/#VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://viralthenewsletter.beehiiv.com/The Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHjShop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddieConsulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcastTikTok: @girlandthegovYouTube: @girlandthegovThreads: @girlandthegovthepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Reproductive Rights x the U.S. military and their families, ‘24 & ‘25 elections, & more with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill [NJ]
Oct 9, 202400:44:19Tap to summarizeHow does the overturning of Roe impact those serving in our military and their families? We get into that question and answer with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill who has focused legislatively on trying to protect and enhance access to reproductive care for those serving our country. Core to this conversation is a revelation that not only is the GOP anti-healthcare, but they also are anti-transparency. Outside of repro, we also chat about the 2024 election and what may be ahead for the Congresswoman as she considers a run for NJ governor next year. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill → https://sherrill.house.gov/MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/store/girlandthegov/The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/#VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://viralthenewsletter.beehiiv.com/The Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHjShop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddieConsulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcastTikTok: @girlandthegovYouTube: @girlandthegovThreads: @girlandthegovthepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Senate Election Watch: County Executive Angela Alsobrooks
Oct 2, 202400:41:28Tap to summarizeWe’re in the final stretch of election season and there’s a US Senate race you need to have on your radar – and it’s in a purple state, Maryland. The race is between County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and the state’s former Governor, Larry Hogan – and you guessed it, it’s a close on. So, we brought Angela on the show to chat about her campaign, what’s at stake, and what her vision is for that seat, which is where this episode comes into play. MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collection/The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/#VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://viralthenewsletter.beehiiv.com/The Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHjShop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddieConsulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcastTikTok: @girlandthegovYouTube: @girlandthegovThreads: @girlandthegovthepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Congressman Maxwell Frost’s 2024 Election Pep Talk
Sep 25, 202400:41:55Tap to summarizeGive me a V, give me an O, give me a T, give an E - what does that spell?! VOTE! Which is really the core message of this episode with none other than Congressman Maxwell Frost. Think of this as your pep talk or maybe even your meditation for the election, and then send this convo to a friend that needs a little more VOTE action in their life. It’s the final countdown, and this eppy will get you in the right spirit. MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collection/The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/#VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://www.girlandthegov.com/newsletterThe Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHjShop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddieConsulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcastTikTok: @girlandthegovYouTube: @girlandthegovThreads: @girlandthegovthepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the state’s growth, election szn, & more
Sep 18, 202400:33:30Tap to summarizeIf you end up moving to Maryland after listening to this episode, we will not be surprised. The state’s Governor Wes Moore joined us to talk about where the state is going and what it’s doing – here’s the hint, it’s going up and it’s doing big things. Those big things include major economic growth and making communities safer, two pillars we dive into in this conversation. We also chat on MD’s must check out places and spaces, the Ravens, fantasy football, and so much more..Maryland: Governor Wes Moore: https://governor.maryland.gov/Pages/home.aspxMERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collection/The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/#VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://www.girlandthegov.com/newsletterThe Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHjShop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddieConsulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcastTikTok: @girlandthegovYouTube: @girlandthegovThreads: @girlandthegovthepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Kamala Harris Debate Debrief + A MUST-win state house seat with Michigan State Rep. Jaime Churches
Sep 11, 202400:58:24Tap to summarizeSkip the coffee for this episode because it’s radiating so much energy, you’ll be more electric after than a solar panel. In the first half we debrief the absolutely next level debate between Kamala Harris and former cheeto-in-chief. And in the second half we chat with a candidate whose seat is literally the reason the Dems have the majority in Michigan right now, State Rep. Jaime Churches. We get into what is on the line, what conversations are like with voters, and what opponents like hers are trying to throw at women candidates. Know a friend in Michigan? Send them this.State Rep. Jaime Churches: https://www.jaimechurches.com/Oath: https://app.oath.vote/?ref=ad_gatg_homeMERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collection/The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/#VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://www.girlandthegov.com/newsletterThe Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHjShop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddieConsulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcastTikTok: @girlandthegovYouTube: @girlandthegovThreads: @girlandthegovthepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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