Episodes
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 engine…
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…
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…
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 fro…
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 …
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…
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 he…
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, …
July 26, 2021
Tasha Cole: Owning Your Professional Destiny
This week, your hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson are joined by Tasha Cole, Deputy Executive Director and Chief Diversity Officer at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). Topics include: a dive into Tasha’…
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 th…
July 12, 2021
Charlotte Clymer: Advocating for Equality, the Importance of Stepping In and Stepping Aside
Your hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson are joined this week by Charlotte Clymer, an outspoken activist for the LGBTQ+ community, feminism, and veterans issues. Topics include: Charlotte's work advocating for trans people in…
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 sustainab…
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…
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 Nelso…
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 De…
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 De…