Best Maddy S Podcasts (2024)

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IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: Election Week & Day Prep – GO VOTE! 47:54

5h ago47:54

47:54

It’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 t…

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Finalist Spotlight: "Step 1" (By Nisha Venkat) 4:07

7d ago4:07

4:07

Out of all the creators who participated in our Summer 2024 Sonic Dash, we were only able to feature the top three winners in the main podcast. Now, we would love to showcase some of the incredible work from the rest of our talented contestants. In this episode, we will be listening to and discussing Nisha Venkat's piece, entitled "Step 1". Credits…

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The Purple State, North Carolina with State Rep. Julie von Haefen 28:41

7d ago28:41

28:41

**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 Caroli…

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Winning rural voters & flipping districts with Congressional candidate Adam Frisch 41:46

14d ago41:46

41:46

There 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…

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Reproductive Rights x the U.S. military and their families, ‘24 & ‘25 elections, & more with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill [NJ] 44:19

21d ago44:19

44:19

How 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 a…

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Senate Election Watch: County Executive Angela Alsobrooks 41:28

28d ago41:28

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We’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, wha…

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Sonic Dash Summer 2024: The Top Three Entries 22:41

1M ago22:41

22:41

This episode features our top three entries from our Summer 2024 Sonic Dash: 3rd Place: Ashlie Stevens, Stephen Pate - "Twenty-Six Missed Birthdays" 2nd Place: The Peasantry (Rowan Petersen, Aster Baldwin) - "Mass Evaporation" Grand Prize: Kylie Miller, Tom Sayers, Andrés Pacheco-Girón - "Not Out There" Credits: Produced and engineered by Christian…

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Congressman Maxwell Frost’s 2024 Election Pep Talk 41:55

1M ago41:55

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Give 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…

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the state’s growth, election szn, & more 33:30

1M ago33:30

33:30

If 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 i…

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Kamala Harris Debate Debrief + A MUST-win state house seat with Michigan State Rep. Jaime Churches 58:24

2M ago58:24

58:24

Skip 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 Mic…

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Chips, vending machines, & ballot measures with Oklahoma State Rep. Mickey Dollens 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

Ballot measures have become the talk of the town the last few years, and that’s not about to stop any time soon. Their MVP moment is continuing, and Oklahoma State Rep. Mickey Dollens' new book on how they work as a form of direct democracy gets into all of the deats – oh, and so does this convo with him. We also chat about Oklahoma politics, getti…

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A Day in the Life with Candidate for Georgia State House, Debra Shigley 46:44

2M ago46:44

46:44

All things are looking peachy-keen in Georgia with the race for state house in district 47 with Debra Shigley on the ticket. With part of her district in the now infamous Fulton County, the race has become even more so one to watch, especially as the district itself evolves, which she tells us all about in this episode. She also gives the 411 on wh…

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Let’s talk about the Nukes with Eliana Johns & Mackenzie Knight, FAS 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

In November, we’ll all go to the polls (seriously this is your reminder to vote) to decide who will have access to the nuclear codes. Insane right? We thought so too, so we got the details on the lay of the land when it comes to nuclear weapons around the world and what it really means for a prez to have the codes. And we got those deats from our g…

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Political fashion, primaries, & what’s next in VT politics with State Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone 33:38

3M ago33:38

33:38

The much requested return of Vermont State Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone on the pod is here with this eppy, which is a blast and a half. We chatted all-things political fashion, our fave spots to thrift, and so much more. In the midst of primary season and changing tides in Vermont politics, we also talked about the concept of passing the torch and bui…

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Tim Walz, Weirdos, and Kansas State Politics with KS State Rep. Christina Haswood 47:01

3M ago47:01

47:01

This episode goes from the window to the Walz of political topics, touching on the B I G news out of camp Kamala with the VP drop to the weirdo sh*t happening at team RFK-who-even-cares-about-him. It also importantly features an interview with the amazing Rep. Christina Haswood of Kansas. Rep. Haswood provides the 411 on the current political envir…

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Bye bye Bobby Goldbars with NJ Congressman Andy Kim, candidate for US Senate 38:31

3M ago38:31

38:31

If you’re 21+ and interested in playing a fun drinking game, may we recommend a sip for every time we say “bobby gold bars” in this episode – also shoutout Senator Fetterman for coming up with that gem of a zinger for the current US Senator from NJ that’s on his way a la corruption. More importantly is the race for who is going to bring trust back …

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Brb busy falling out of a coconut tree with VP Kamala Harris 26:44

3M ago26:44

26:44

OMFG is this feeling called hope? Excitement? Living, breathing excitement? Uh yea, this moment – ya know that moment where Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris [ICON] – who is now running to be the next president of the US of A – is electric. Happy tears all around. In this eppy, we debrief, we get amped, and we act like this i…

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Kicking Rick Scott out of a job and making Florida go blue with Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, candidate for US Senate [FL] 40:07

4M ago40:07

40:07

There’s a rather spicy US Senate race going on in Florida ICYMI and if you’ve been out of the loop on it, this is the episode to use to catch right on up. The reason? Our guest, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Florida, who is taking on Senator Rick Scott. She tells about his short-comings [there are a lot], what is…

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Congressman McGarvey, Maddie & Jack Harlow, and Helping Small Biz 42:43

4M ago42:43

42:43

We all thought Maddie had moved on to Zach Bryan, but her heart is still with Jack Harlow, forever and always, as we find out on this episode with Congressman McGarvey, a fellow Kentuckian. Part match-making for Maddie and Jack Harlow, part conversation on how to help small businesses grow, and part conversation on bipartisanship - not to mention t…

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Repeat Epi! Basic basic pew pew reform with Kris Brown, President of Brady 1:08:51

4M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

BRB and TBT were back with re-release of an ever-timely interview with Kris Brown, President of Brady. This episode dives into common sense gun reform - covering what some of those reforms look like, what the arguments for and against are, and how we can move them ahead. NEW MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collection/ The Yapper’s Dige…

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Social Media, Mental Health, & Parenting with Congressman Jake Auchincloss 34:14

4M ago34:14

34:14

How does being the youngest parent in Congress impact how one thinks about policy and its impacts? It’s a question we asked Congressman Auchincloss [D-MA] who has made one of his central policy focuses online safety. And to that, we chat about legislative change and cultural change that’s needed to improve the mental health of kids and adults alike…

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Finalist Spotlight: "Left Turns" (By Maddy Searle) 5:27

5M ago5:27

5:27

Out of all the creators who participated in our winter 2024 Sonic Dash, we were only able to feature the top three winners in the main podcast. Now, we would love to showcase some of the incredible work from the rest of our talented contestants. In this episode, we will be listening to and discussing Maddy Searle's piece, entitled "Left Turns". Cre…

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Normal people need to run for office with Will Rollins, Candidate for Congress [CA-41] 40:39

5M ago40:39

40:39

Will Rollins is running for Congress in SoCal with the goal of thoughtfully escorting the current Republican incumbent to the curb (of one of the buildings that said incumbent allegedly owns and has raised rent prices on for residents during a housing crisis). In this episode, we chat with him about this race, his prior run, and the critical nature…

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Finalist Spotlight: Tessa Flannery and Olivia Wardwell 4:44

5M ago4:44

4:44

Out of all the creators who participated in our winter 2024 Sonic Dash, we were only able to feature the top three winners in the main podcast. Now, we would love to showcase some of the incredible work from the rest of our talented contestants. In this episode, we will be listening to and discussing Tessa Flannery and Olivia Wardwell's untitled pi…

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Nevada Politics, Abortion Access, & Career Building with NV State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro 37:25

5M ago37:25

37:25

All eyes are on the swing state of Nevada this episode because we brought on Nevada State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro to chat all about the state’s politics, its purple reputation, and an issue that’s top of mind for voters – abortion. We discuss ballot measures, the inter-party politics, and how the state’s independent streak plays a…

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Finalist Spotlight: "Dead Ahead" (By Laughing Skull Audio) 4:37

5M ago4:37

4:37

Out of all the creators who participated in our winter 2024 Sonic Dash, we were only able to feature the top three winners in the main podcast. Now, we would love to showcase some of the incredible work from the rest of our talented contestants. In this episode, we will be listening to and discussing Laughing Skull Audio's (Kevin Rae, Brandon Brook…

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TX Congressman Colin Allred on his campaign to boot Ted Cruz from his Senate seat 36:54

5M ago36:54

36:54

Ted Cruz could lose his job this year. Not exactly a devastating loss to say the least. But the focus should be on what would be gained if this happens, specifically if Texas Congressman Colin Allred wins the race [for US Senate]. From our conversation with the Congressman, it would mean more bipartisan solutions, more wins for veterans, more wins …

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Finalist Spotlight: "Cover Letter" (By Charlotte Morlie) 5:04

5M ago5:04

5:04

Out of all the creators who participated in our winter 2024 Sonic Dash, we were only able to feature the top three winners in the main podcast. Now, we would love to showcase some of the incredible work from the rest of our talented contestants. In this episode, we will be listening to and discussing Charlotte Morlie's piece, entitled "Cover Letter…

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Running for Congress in Idaho as a Dem with Candidate Kaylee Peterson 35:20

5M ago35:20

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What’s the political landscape in Idaho? Is it really that conservative? Is there a reason the state seems to embrace right-wingers? And what do people think Dems are trying to take from them? These questions and more on the very red state are answered by Democratic Congressional candidate, Kaylee Peterson. She walks us through the state’s media de…

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Finalist Spotlight: "Dead End" (By Emily Rizzo and Grant Hill) 5:58

6M ago5:58

5:58

Out of all the creators who participated in our winter 2024 Sonic Dash, we were only able to feature the top three winners in the main podcast. Now, we would love to showcase some of the incredible work from the rest of our talented contestants. In this episode, we will be listening to and discussing Emily Rizzo and Grant Hill's piece, entitled "De…

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Finalist Spotlight: "Lascar" (By Patrick Boyd and Kaitlyn Leaf) 5:44

6M ago5:44

5:44

Out of all the creators who participated in our winter 2024 Sonic Dash, we were only able to feature the top three winners in the main podcast. Now, we would love to showcase some of the incredible work from the rest of our talented contestants. In this episode, we will be listening to and discussing Patrick Boyd and Kaitlyn Leaf's piece, entitled …

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Vegan treats and voters with Anna Thomas for HD-137, PA 36:31

6M ago36:31

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What goes down in PA’s HD-137? Anna Thomas, candidate for state house in the district fills us in. From the magical small businesses to the need for more transportation for commuters this candidate puts a spotlight on it all. She also gives us the lay of the land with voters – what they’re looking for and what issues matter to them most of all. Ann…

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May Mailman: Lead Counsel in the Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawsuit 18:00

6M ago18:00

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May Mailman, director of Independent Women’s Law Center, joins She Thinks podcast as part of a mini-series discussing the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit in anticipation of the upcoming oral arguments on May 14. Guest host Julie Gunlock dives into the specifics of the lawsuit with May Mailman, as Mailman will be representing the plaintiffs…

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Hannah Holtmeier: Plaintiff in the Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawsuit 13:55

6M ago13:55

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Hannah Holtmeier joins She Thinks podcast as part of a mini-series with the plaintiffs in the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit in anticipation of the upcoming oral arguments on May 14. Guest host Julie Gunlock dives into Hannah's experience of being forced to live with a biological male in her sorority house and the regressive impact of gen…

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Jaylyn Westenbroek: Plaintiff in the Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawsuit 15:58

6M ago15:58

15:58

On this special episode of She Thinks podcast, guest host Julie Gunlock talks to Jaylyn Westenbroek, plaintiff in Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma. They discuss the feedback she has received regarding the lawsuit, both on campus and online; the "sideline" response (at best) of the university and national chapter of KKG; and Westenbroek's eventual d…

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The Montana Boyz & Running for Governor with Ryan Busse, Dem Candidate for Montana Gov 28:41

6M ago28:41

28:41

All eyes have been on Montana since the Montana Boyz burst onto the scene, but they really should be on this candidate for governor of Montana – Ryan Busse. On this episode, we chat with Ryan about his campaign, what drove him to run for office, and of course, the best things Montana has to offer. If you’ve been curious about Montana [literally we …

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Maddie Ramar: Plaintiff in the Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawsuit 12:27

6M ago12:27

12:27

Maddie Ramar joins She Thinks podcast as part of a special mini-series with the plaintiffs in the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit in anticipation of the upcoming oral arguments on May 14. In our discussion, guest host Julie Gunlock dives into Ramar’s journey of becoming more politically active due to her experience enduring the encroachmen…

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Finalist Spotlight: "10 Weeks" (By Vivien Schütz and Joe Tisdall) 6:13

6M ago6:13

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Out of all the creators who participated in our winter 2024 Sonic Dash, we were only able to feature the top three winners in the main podcast. Now, we would love to showcase some of the incredible work from the rest of our talented contestants. In this episode, we will be listening to and discussing Vivien Schütz and Joe Tisdall's piece, entitled …

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Allie Coghan: Plaintiff in the Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawsuit 15:10

6M ago15:10

15:10

On She Thinks podcast this week, we're kicking off a special mini-series with each of the named plaintiffs in the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit, oral arguments for which will be heard before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals on May 14, 2024. On this episode, guest host Julie Gunlock talks to Allie Coghan about her part in the fight to p…

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Meaghan Mobbs: Stories from the Border 25:40

6M ago25:40

25:40

IWF’s Center for American Safety and Security Director Meaghan Mobbs joins She Thinks podcast to discuss her recent trip to the border, spanning Del Rio to Eagle Pass, also known as the epicenter of the migrant crisis. We examine state efforts to impede unlawful crossings and drug smuggling, and Meaghan shares her conversations with those on the gr…

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Baja Blasts, Primaries, & Baby Dog with WV Delegate Kayla Young 42:45

6M ago42:45

42:45

We’re back and we’re having a [baja] blast on this episode with West Virginia Delegate Kayla Young! In our new format, we shoot the shit about what’s going on in WV politically from the upcoming primaries to Baby Dog, and Kristi Noem’s dog [RIP] to everything else and beyond. We catch up on Delegate Young’s epic Vegas wedding, TikToking as a repres…

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Sonic Dash: The Top Three Entries 27:29

6M ago27:29

27:29

This episode features our top three entries: 3rd Place: Oil World (Amber Devereux and Ross MacFarlane), "When You Hit Anniesland Cross" 2nd Place: Sarah Dalgleish and Nic Neves, "The Ocean Line" Grand Prize: Jacki Huntington, "Azcapotzalco" Registration for our Summer Sonic Dash, which will take place in June 2024, is open now! Credits: Produced an…

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Adriana McLamb: The Fight to End the NCAA’s Discrimination 13:28

6M ago13:28

13:28

On this week’s episode, Adriana McLamb joins She Thinks to discuss why, at the NCAA Board of Governors meeting this week, the Board should establish new policy to keep women’s sports female. We also consider why it’s impossible to provide equal opportunities for both men and women without single-sex teams; how women have been discriminated against,…

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Kristin Shapiro: Au Pairs for Senior Care 14:03

7M ago14:03

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Kristin Shapiro joins She Thinks podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Au Pairs for Senior Care. We delve into the very real need that the current senior population and future generations have in finding cost-effective, in-home care as they age. In our discussion, we look at the current Au Pair program, which is currently limited to child c…

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Anna Giaritelli: The Impact of Rising Crime and the Latest on the Border 46:48

7M ago46:48

46:48

Anna Giaritelli joins the She Thinks podcast to discuss the state of the border, including the latest numbers of illegal crossings and the political fight on how to address it. But we also transition to talk about another issue in the country—rising crime in cities. Giaritelli has bravely come forward with her own story of being tragically attacked…

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Olympians Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux on the Quest for Equality in Women’s Sports 37:48

7M ago37:48

37:48

Olympians Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux join Paula Scanlan on this special pop-up episode of She Thinks podcast to discuss their experiences as female athletes, the role of Title IX in their careers, and the issue of men in women’s sports. They discuss the potential changes to Title IX protections, as women’s sports are under threat at every level…

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Eric Kaufmann: Does the Rise of Wokeness Explain the Mental Health Crisis? 26:41

7M ago26:41

26:41

Eric Kaufmann joins She Thinks podcast this week to talk about the rise in mental health problems, the rise in wokeness, and if there’s a connection. He answers the question, "Do progressive ideas make people unhappy, or are unhappy people drawn to the cultural Left?” We review the data behind the mental health crisis, the research that looks into …

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Madeleine Kearns: The Conflicting Legislation Governing So-Called “Gender Transitions” for Minors 30:04

7M ago30:04

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Madeleine Kearns joins She Thinks podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Current State of Laws Governing Gender Transitions. In our discussion, we dive into the transgender culture war and how it has resulted in a patchwork of conflicting legislation governing so-called “gender transitions” for minors. We also look at the current state of af…

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Hong Kong Democracy Activists Who Have $1M Bounties on Their Heads 28:05

8M ago28:05

28:05

Three Hong Kong freedom fighters who have made it their life’s work to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party and for basic human rights in Hong Kong join the She Thinks podcast this week. Due to their work, all three have been accused of “inciting secession” and “collusion with foreign forces” and currently have $1M bounties on their heads. We di…

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The potential TikTok ban & the ‘24 youth vote with Congressman Maxwell Frost 52:04

8M ago52:04

52:04

What in the world is happening with this potential TikTok ban? And honestly, what even is it? Is it a ban? We asked Gen-Z Congressman Maxwell Frost, who gave us the 411 on the what, the why, the who, and the when. And while we were at, we also talked about the 2024 elections – ya know, those big AF things happening THIS year. Specifically, we zeroe…

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