Episodes
Oct. 11, 2021
Abbie Hodgson, PhD: Igniting Ambition and Accelerating Gender Parity in U.S. Politics
The Ascend Fund’s Abbie Hodgson set an aggressive goal: achieve gender parity in U.S. politics by 2050. That’s two decades earlier than if we maintained the current rate of electing women. Tune in to hear the plan! In a conversation led by hosts...
Oct. 4, 2021
U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA) on Being Brave, Finding Solutions, and Representing the Great 8th!
A text from a good friend sparked this week’s guest to do what she describes as the bravest thing she’s ever done: run for Congress. Now, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA) uses her medical degree to shape healthcare policy as a...
Sept. 27, 2021
Lauren Baer: Be Authentic, Organize IRL, and Run for Office!
Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson for the latest episode of Madam Policy featuring Lauren Baer! As Managing Partner of Arena, Lauren leads and trains the next generation of female, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ campaign staff and political candidates. In...
Sept. 20, 2021
Dr. Tarika Barrett: Creating the Code and Closing the Gap for Girls in Tech
Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson for a new episode of Madam Policy featuring Dr. Tarika Barrett! As CEO of Girls Who Code, Dr. Barrett leads the mission of inspiring more girls to become computer scientists and engineers. To date, 450,000 girls...
Sept. 15, 2021
National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy: Views from a White House Official on Seizing the Day, Using Your Voice, and Tackling Climate Change
Join us for a special episode of Madam Policy where your hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson are joined by Gina McCarthy, the first National Climate Advisor for the White House and Former EPA Administrator for President Obama. Advisor McCarthy...
Sept. 10, 2021
Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith: Views from a White House Official on Beating the Pandemic and Ending Inequities in Healthcare
In this special episode of Madam Policy, you’ll hear the latest news on COVID-19 and the Biden-Harris administration’s “Path Out Of The Pandemic” action plan—straight from the White House. In a conversation led by your hosts Dee Martin and...
Aug. 30, 2021
Dana Perino: Policy Powerhouse, Media Maven, Idea Innovator
Powerhouse Dana Perino has an idea a minute and has always shaped policy and created history. Your hosts Dee Martin and Caitlin Sickles talk with Dana about her barrier-breaking work as White House press secretary—on the frontlines explaining...
Aug. 23, 2021
Laura Cox Kaplan: From Rising Star to Star, Staring Down Fear and Standing Up Voices
This week, hosts Dee Martin and Caitlin Sickles are joined by Laura Cox Kaplan, the creator and host of the She Said, She Said podcast. Topics include: what has changed for the She Said, She Said podcast during the COVID-19 pandemic, the role...
Aug. 16, 2021
Beverly Kirk: Creating a Platform for Women Policy Experts
Your hosts Dee Martin and Caitlin Sickles are joined by Beverly Kirk, a fellow and director for outreach in the CSIS International Security Program and director of the CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative. Topics include: the role of social media...
Aug. 9, 2021
Parker Poling: Becoming a Powerhouse in Politics and Policy
This week, your hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson are joined by Parker Poling, a Partner at Harbinger Strategies, to discuss how she became a politics and policy powerhouse and how she is using her previous experience in her new role. Topics include:...
Aug. 2, 2021
Christina Henderson: Using Your Voice to Create Change
This week, your hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson are joined by Christina Henderson, who was raised on the principle that your zip code should not determine your opportunity for success. Now, as DC Councilmember, At-Large, she is using her voice to...
July 19, 2021
Kelsey Knight: Supporting Virtual Connection During a Pandemic at Zoom
Your hosts Dee Martin and Rebecca Brown are joined this week by Kelsey Knight, Industries PR Lead at Zoom. Topics include: Zoom’s support of business, education, and family connection during the pandemic, Kelsey’s time as the Communications...
July 6, 2021
Dr. Darian McBain: Radical Transparency at Sea
This week, your hosts Dee Martin and Christine Wyman lead a riveting conversation with Dr. Darian McBain, the Global Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Thai Union. Topics include: championing ocean sustainability, fighting for human...
June 28, 2021
Victoria Espinel: From the White House to Trailblazing the Future of Software
This week, we're joined by Victoria Espinel, President and CEO of BSA, the Software Alliance. Your hosts Dee Martin and Caitlin Sickles lead a discussion on Victoria's legacy of advocacy and mentorship, specifically her work at BSA to minimize the...
June 23, 2021
Dolores Huerta & Camila Chavez: Weaving Movements and Empowering Communities
For our inaugural episode, it's an honor to host Dolores Huerta, American labor leader and civil rights activist, and Camila Chavez, Executive Director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. Your hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson lead this discussion on...
June 3, 2021
Introducing Madam Policy
Welcome to Madam Policy, a podcast by, about and for women shaping policy and creating history. Tune in to this trailer to meet show host Dee Martin, a life-long organizer and advocate, and an all-women powerhouse team of Dee’s co-hosts and...
June 3, 2021
Introducing Madam Policy
Welcome to Madam Policy, a podcast by, about and for women shaping policy and creating history. Tune in to this trailer to meet show host Dee Martin, a life-long organizer and advocate, and an all-women powerhouse team of Dee’s co-hosts and...