Episodes
Feb. 27, 2025
Alice Lin, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury: Insights from an IRA and Tax Policy Maven
Tax policy expert and former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs (Tax & Budget) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Alice Lin joins Madam Policy host Dee Martin to discuss her journey from being a senior tax policy advisor in...
Feb. 19, 2025
Toni-Marie Higgins, Chief of Staff, Sen. John Boozman (R-AR): Trailblazer, Thought Leader & Policy Pro
Chief of Staff to Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Toni-Marie Higgins, returns to Madam Policy to discuss leadership and policy priorities in the new political climate of the Republican Trifecta. Hot topics include the reauthorization of the important...
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. International Trade...
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 joined by guest host Jean...
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 Swamp. Listen in as...
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 tattoos. Friday joins hosts Dee...
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 Mitchell sit down with...
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 and mentorship in politics,...
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 and Ihna Mangundayao to...
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 Kyleigh Voity. Dee and the...
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 driving change. Wendy...
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 policy in the United...
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 communications, the role of...
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 policy through economics and...
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 Policy to discuss the...
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 setting run in 1998 of...
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 woman to serve as Chair...
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, and the Tigray People’s...
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 competitive, and disrupting...
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 ensure U.S. economic...
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 discuss climate readiness...
April 3, 2024
Susannah Wellford, Founder & CEO of Running Start: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Politics
Running Start Founder and CEO, Susannah Wellford, joins Madam Policy with hosts Dee Martin and Kendall Mitchell. Tune in as they talk with Susannah about empowering women to run for political office. A nonpartisan nonprofit organization, Running Start...
March 11, 2024
Allyson Anderson Book, Chief Sustainability Officer, Baker Hughes: Sustainability Champion & Energy Transition Leader
Policy veteran and Baker Hughes’ super-smart Chief Sustainability Office, Allyson Anderson Book, joins Madam Policy for an all-new episode. Allyson chats with hosts Dee Martin and Brittany Pemberton about her strategy for ESG reporting and...
March 6, 2024
Alexa Cole, Director, NOAA Fisheries Office of International Affairs, Trade, & Commerce: Leading Global Management of Marine Resources
Madam Policy is excited to welcome back the amazing Alexa Cole, Director of the NOAA Fisheries Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce. Hosts Dee Martin and Anna Karakitsos sit down with Alexa to talk about the work she is doing as she...