Episodes
Dec. 18, 2024
Halie Craig, Technology Policy Director for the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee: Bridging Tech, Trade, and Survivor Advocacy
In this episode of Madam Policy, hosts Dee Martin and Ihna Mangundayao welcome Halie Craig, Technology Policy Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and recent nominee to the U.S. In…
Dec. 4, 2024
Liddy Manson: Founder of Meadow Reproductive Health & Trailblazer for Women’s Equality
Founder and board member of Meadow Reproductive Health in Northern Virginia, Liddy Manson, joins the Madam Policy podcast to discuss how she went from being an accomplished strategic growth advisor and entrepreneur in the da…
Nov. 18, 2024
Tresa Roth, Champion and Advocate for 9/11 Families: Transforming Grief into Purpose
As the FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) prepares for its annual G-Man Honors fundraising gala, Madam Policy welcomes Tresa Roth, a dedicated champion and advocate for 9/11 families. In this special episode, host Dee Martin is …
Nov. 4, 2024
Mandy Gunasekara, Author, “Y’all Fired”: Insights from the Former EPA Chief of Staff on Policy & Federalism
With election day one day away, Madam Policy welcomes Mandy Gunasekara, former EPA Chief of Staff during the Trump administration and author of Y’all Fired: A Southern Belle’s Guide to Restoring Federalism and Draining the S…
Oct. 29, 2024
Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters: Leadership Lessons from a Voting Rights Champion
Madam Policy welcomes Celina Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters (LWV), to talk about the importance of voting, making a plan to vote, and voting as early as possible! In celebration of Vote Early …
Oct. 28, 2024
Hannah Fried, Executive Director of All Voting is Local: Protecting Democracy on the Frontlines
With the election just a week away, Madam Policy welcomes Hannah Fried, Executive Director of All Voting is Local, to discuss the critical issues surrounding voter access and the impact it has on our democracy. Hosts Dee Mar…
Oct. 22, 2024
Trailblazing Tattoo Artist Friday Jones: Empowering Breast Cancer Survivors Through Art
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Madam Policy welcomes Friday Jones, a renowned tattoo artist who specializes in helping empower breast cancer survivors by transforming their mastectomy scars into illustrative tatt…
Oct. 15, 2024
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Policy Powerhouses Nykarlis Santos Núñez & Jessica Vallejo
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Madam Policy welcomes Running Start alumnae Nykarlis Santos Núñez and Jessica Vallejo, political powerhouses and experts in legislative affairs and policy. Hosts Dee Martin and Kendall Mi…
Oct. 10, 2024
Donni Turner, Legislative Counsel, Sen. Michael Bennet: Political Powerhouse & Mentor
Political powerhouse and Legislative Counsel for Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Donni Turner, joins the Madam Policy Podcast to talk about her extensive experience in legislative advocacy, the importance of representation an…
Sept. 27, 2024
Trailblazer U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT)
Madam Policy welcomes champion and advocate for mental health services and LGBTQ+ rights as well as a fighter for all things Vermont, U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT). Rep. Balint joins Madam Policy hosts Dee Martin a…
Sept. 3, 2024
PRG Summer 2024 Internship Class: “Always take advantage of every opportunity available”
Madam Policy host, Dee Martin, welcomes the latest batch of Policy Resolution Group (PRG) interns for the Summer 2024 semester, Jenna Bolonik, Margaret Hecht, Cooper Henson, Jenny Hu, Margaret Hutt, Joelle Rosenthal, and Kyl…
Aug. 22, 2024
Equalitea at the DNC
In this special episode of Madam Policy, listen in as host Dee Martin speaks at the Feminist Equalitea, an event hosted as part of the Democratic National Convention (the DNC) by the Feminist Majority and the ERA Coalition. …
Aug. 12, 2024
Wendy Rabin, Founder of Wrabyn Boutique: From Wardrobe to Boardroom - Fashion’s Role in Empowering Women & Driving Change
In this episode of Madam Policy, entrepreneur and fashion industry veteran Wendy Rabin, Founder of Wrabyn Boutique (wrabyn.com), joins hosts Dee Martin and Joelle Rosenthal to explore fashion’s role in emboldening women and …
Aug. 5, 2024
Jean Terranova, Senior Director of Policy and Research at Community Servings: Driving the Future of Nutrition & Food Security Policy
Leader in the “Food is Medicine” movement and nutrition advocacy space, Jean Terranova, Senior Director of Policy and Research at Community Servings, joins Madam Policy to talk about the future of nutrition and food security…
July 11, 2024
Anne Marie Malecha, CEO of Dezenhall Resources: Strategically Navigating Hot Button Issues
Expert in crisis communications and brand building, Anne Marie Malecha, CEO of Dezenhall Resources, sits down with Madam Policy hosts Dee Martin and Rebecca Brown to discuss how operations should drive high-stakes communicat…
July 2, 2024
Thea Lee, Deputy Undersecretary for International Labor Affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor: Protecting Workers’ Rights in the Global Economy
The Honorable Thea Lee, Deputy Undersecretary for International Labor Affairs (ILAB) at the U.S. Department of Labor, joins Madam Policy hosts Dee Martin and Ihna Mangundayao to talk about her important work influencing poli…
June 27, 2024
Jeanette Pablo, Founder & CEO of Climate Equity Foundation: Ensuring Justice in the Clean Energy Transition
Globally recognized environmental justice champion Jeanette Pablo, founder and CEO of the Climate Equity Foundation and previous director of the Climate Equity Initiative at the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), joins Madam Polic…
June 18, 2024
DeeDee Jonrowe, World-Renowned Musher & Author, Iditarod Dreams: “Whatever you can dream of, you can do it”
Madam Policy welcomes world-renowned musher and literal trailblazer, DeeDee Jonrowe, to discuss her journey within the dogsledding world, leading to 32 Iditarod starts, 29 finishes, three second-place finishes, and a record …
June 4, 2024
Eleanor Smeal, Co-Founder & President of the Feminist Majority Foundation: Trailblazer, Champion, Leader
Trailblazer Eleanor (Ellie) Smeal, co-founder and president of the Feminist Majority Foundation, joins Madam Policy to talk about her lifelong dedication to achieving social, political, and economic equality for women worldw…
May 17, 2024
Hon. Mignon Clyburn, Chair (Fmr.), Federal Communications Commission: Trailblazer for Equality in Telecommunications & Artificial Intelligence
Madam Policy welcomes global leader and trailblazer in telecommunications and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Mignon Clyburn, former Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Making history, Mignon was the first wo…
May 8, 2024
Maebel Gebremedhin, Co-Founder & President, Tigray Action Committee: The Forgotten War
Women and children’s rights activist, Maebel Gebremedhin, co-founder and president of Tigray Action Committee, shares the Tigrayan story of the conflict between the Government of Ethiopia, acting in alliance with Eritrea, an…
April 26, 2024
Lucy Caldwell, Political Strategist & Founder, Mockingbird Lab: Data-Driven Grassroots Activism
Political strategist and technology entrepreneur, Lucy Caldwell, Founder of Mockingbird Lab, joins Madam Policy to talk about her work mobilizing independent voters, advocating for structural reforms to make politics more co…
April 17, 2024
Dr. Morgan Dwyer, Chief Strategy Officer, CHIPS Program Office, U.S. Dept. of Commerce: Leading the $39 Billion Investment in the US Semiconductor Industry
Chief Strategy Officer for the CHIPS Program Office at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Dr. Morgan Dwyer, joins Madam Policy hosts Dee Martin and Ihna Mangundayao to talk about the critical work the CHIPS program does to ens…
April 10, 2024
The Honorable Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations, and Environment)/Chief Sustainability Officer: “Climate Readiness is Mission Readiness”
Madam Policy welcomes the Honorable Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment and Chief Sustainability Officer! Secretary Berger joins hosts Dee Martin and Carolyn Spector to…