Episodes
Feb. 22, 2022
Teresa J. Helm: Identifying Groomers, Punishing Traffickers & Mentoring Survivors
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault and abuse, grooming, and sex trafficking. Listener discretion advised. “I walked myself to a predator’s home.” These are the haunting words of Teresa Helm…
Feb. 14, 2022
Reecie Colbert: Unbossed & Unfiltered!
Reecie Colbert founded BlackWomenViews Media in 2018 as a space that centers on multi-faceted Black women who refuse to be boxed in. Her bold, intelligent, and unfiltered views are featured weekly on the Roland Martin Unfilt…
Feb. 7, 2022
Candace Buckner: Reporting Beyond the Scoreboard: Where Sports and Culture Intersect
Whether it’s the public health protocols of the ongoing pandemic, questions about gender equity, or outcry on racial and social justice issues, it is evident that what happens in sports arenas extends well beyond the scorebo…
Feb. 2, 2022
PA House Democratic Leader Rep. Joanna McClinton: Voting Rights Champion, Powerhouse Leader!
Pennsylvania House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton created history twice: as the first African American woman to be elected as the House Democratic Caucus Chair and as the first woman to be the House Democratic Leader. As…
Jan. 27, 2022
Kristin Smith: Demystifying Blockchain & Envisioning a Thriving Digital Future
Ready or not, cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies are here, and they are the hot topics among policy leaders. What’s on the policy horizon? Kristin Smith, Executive Director of the Blockchain Association, shares five …
Jan. 24, 2022
Rania Mankarious: A Leader in Crime Prevention & Creator of Practical, Smart Tools for Raising Kids in the Digital Age
The ever-growing scope of the world wide web has aided society’s ability to connect, while simultaneously creating a world of danger. Be it cyberbullying, sexual exploitation or internet stalking, our smartphones, laptops, a…
Jan. 18, 2022
Michele Jawando: Reimaging Global Philanthropy and Changing Impossible to Possible
What happens when impossibility walks into the room? That’s the question Vice President of Omidyar Network Michelle Jawando asks daily. Tackling intractable, complex social challenges is her job, and she loves it. For as lon…
Jan. 10, 2022
Xochitl Hinojosa: From the Lone Star State to the State of the Union, Communicating Complex Policies & Rebuilding a Party
Former Democratic National Committee spokesperson Xochitl Hinojosa helped rebuild the Democratic Party; led the communications strategy around the 2020 Democratic presidential nominating process; and was a spokesperson for t…
Jan. 4, 2022
Serena Rwejuna: Empowering Women Experiencing Homelessness and Leading with Intention
Serena Rwejuna is a leader. Whether through her service as Calvary Women’s Services Board President, her recent ascension to partnership at White & Case LLP, or her dedication to her extensive network of young women leaders,…
Dec. 20, 2021
Lori Mihalich-Levin: Empowering New Parents & Changing the Workplace Culture
Returning to work after having children opened Lori Mihalich-Levin’s eyes to the complexity of returning to work and the need for resources to ease that transition—for new parents and employers. Filling that void, Lori autho…
Dec. 17, 2021
Ilhaam “Illy” Jaffer: Elevating Patient Voices, Creating Lifesaving Policies & Conquering Cancer
Ilhaam “Illy” Jaffer is a woman on a mission: to lead the fight for a world without cancer. Illy, a savvy political veteran, is powerful, fearless, and tenacious. As Director of Federal Government Relations for the American …
Dec. 14, 2021
Maryam Brown, the Triple Threat: Policy Trailblazer, Clean Energy Visionary, and Focused Leader
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) delivers affordable, reliable, and clean natural gas service to nearly 22 million customers, making it the nation’s largest natural gas utility. Leading the way, is Maryam Brown, Pr…
Dec. 6, 2021
Nicole A. Elam, Esq., Banking on Change: Championing Inclusivity and Representation in the Financial Services Industry
Ninety years ago, there were more than a hundred Black owned banks, today there are only twenty. Nicole A. Elam, Esq., President and CEO of the National Bankers Association (NBA), is dedicating her career to making the finan…
Nov. 29, 2021
Alyssa Farah: Harnessing the Power of the Podium and Shaping the Future of Comms
Alyssa Farah is all communication, all the time. A dedicated senior government official, Alyssa spent over a decade breaking down complex issues—like COVID-19 and the war in Afghanistan—and communicating about them clearly f…
Nov. 22, 2021
Paula Young Shelton: Marching Towards Equality, Educating Our Youth and Writing for Change
We’re thankful for Civil Rights leaders who risked their lives in the fight for equality and those who continue the fight today. This week’s guest, Paula Young Shelton, is the author of the award-winning Child of the Civil R…
Nov. 15, 2021
Jean O’Connor & Jerri Williams: Honoring FBI Agents & Recognizing Distinguished Service
FBI Special Agents put their lives on the line every day protecting our nation, and the FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) represents those Agents and honors their service. In a special episode of Madam Policy, host Dee Martin s…
Nov. 8, 2021
Kim Corbin: Making Rules, Breaking Rules & Ruling Rules
Who rules Rules? Kim Corbin, that’s who. After landing a congressional internship during college, Kim fell in love with Capitol Hill and has dedicated her professional career to creating life-changing policy. Today, from her…
Nov. 1, 2021
Asha Rangappa: Combatting Disinformation, Tackling Terrorism, and Empowering Women
As a former FBI Special Agent who is now a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst, Senior Lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, attorney, and prolific writer, Asha Rangappa is a trusted and hig…
Oct. 25, 2021
Carla Frisch: Tackling Climate Change, A Passion for Justice and Clean Energy
Carla Frisch is passionate about climate policy. A ten-year veteran of the Department of Energy, Carla brought this passion home when she rejoined the Department earlier this year as Acting Executive Director of the Office …
Oct. 18, 2021
Brooke Ringel: Blending Law and Policy to Navigate the World of International Trade
Brooke Ringel has mastered the art of using law, policy and data analysis to become a powerhouse in international trade law. Brooke, a partner at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, joined hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson on Madam P…
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 conv…
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 healthcar…
Sept. 30, 2021
Skye Perryman: Finding a Way or Making One in the Fight for Justice
Wondering what’s happening legally on the restrictive state abortion bans in Texas and Mississippi? Wondering if there will be any political fallout? Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson for a special episode of Madam Pol…
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 …