Shows
Two Broads Talking PoliticsShe Persisted & Persists: A Look Ahead to 2022 with #HerStory & Your StoryRebecca, Sophy and Kelly come together for this special edition of the #VoteHerIn podcast to discuss what’s next for women activists, candidates, and electeds as we are now just one year out from the 2022 elections when so much will be at stake. They will be sharing their lessons learned/conclusions reached from the vantage point of over 75 episodes of the #VoteHerIn podcast, taking into account both the positive (so many women of so many different kinds were elected in November 2021) and the negative (the likely anti-choice actions of the US Supreme Court in the coming month). And they will al...
2021-11-1825 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsRep. Robin Kelly (#VoteHerIn, Episode 66)#TeamRobin is the crowd that supports Illinois member of the US House of Representatives, Robin Kelly. Elected on a platform headlined by her support for powerful new gun control laws, Kelly has been steadfast in this advocacy as well as become a leader on other issues that help families lead healthy lives and live in safe communities. Among her important recent work has been advocacy for decreasing maternal deaths; in the US particularly and tragically high among African American women. Along with sister, and neighboring, Member Lauren Underwood, Kelly is a powerful and inspirational role model for women throughout Illinois...
2021-05-2728 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsThe 500th EpisodeOn the 500TH EPISODE of Two Broads Talking Politics, Kelly & Sophy look back at what's changed in the past three and a half years and look ahead to what comes next.
2021-05-1533 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsTimothy ShepardSophy and Kelly speak with Timothy Shepard, who is running for U.S. Senate in Missouri in 2022.
2021-03-2031 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsHaneefah KhaaliqSophy and Kelly chat with Haneefah Khaaliq, candidate for US Senate in 2022 from Indiana.
2021-02-2736 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsVote Her In Year in Review (#VoteHerIn Episode 55)For the last #VoteHerIn program of 2020, Rebecca and Kelly are joined by Sophy to discuss what happened; our analysis of these accomplishments; and our ideas about what should happen next to keep the #VoteHerIn movement going full-blast.
2020-12-3133 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsSenator Tammy BaldwinSophy and Kelly speak with Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin about COVID-19, about child and elder care, and about the upcoming election and how things look in Wisconsin.
2020-10-2926 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsDeb HaalandSophy and Kelly speak with Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico, about the presidential town halls, Biden's climate plan, and what we all need to do in the final 16 days of the 2020 election.
2020-10-1820 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsBarbara LeeSophy and Kelly talk with Rep. Barbara Lee from the California 13th District, about how Shirley Chisholm encouraged her to get into politics, how masterful Kamala Harris' debate performance was, and about what progressives can look forward to in a Biden-Harris administration.
2020-10-1024 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsMike EspySophy and Kelly speak with Mike Espy, former Secretary of Agriculture and Congressman, and the Democratic nominee for Senate from Mississippi.
2020-09-2628 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsMerav Ben-DavidSophy and Kelly speak with climate scientist Merav Ben-David, the Democratic nominee for Senate from Wyoming.
2020-09-2226 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsAngela MayfieldSophy and Kelly chat with Angela Mayfield, the Democratic nominee for Georgia's House of Representatives in District 67.
2020-09-1533 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsKatie HillSophy and Kelly in conversation with former Congresswoman Katie Hill about her new book, She Will Rise, about the HER Time PAC, about accountability, and about why women should be in charge of everything.
2020-08-2831 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsDebra Cleaver with VoteAmericaKelly and Sophy talk with Debra Cleaver, Founder and CEO of VoteAmerica, a voting rights nonprofit that helps Americans navigate the vote by mail process to ensure a healthy and functioning democracy.
2020-07-2726 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsBridget Eileen RiveraSophy and Kelly speak with writer, speaker, and educator Bridget Eileen Rivera, who engages in public advocacy related to faith, gender, and sexuality, challenging the church to do better in its inclusion of LGBTQ people.
2020-06-2527 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsJennifer Taylor-SkinnerSophy and Kelly chat with Jennifer Taylor-Skinner, host of The Electorette, about the importance of allies listening and centering BIPOC experiences, along with the Black Lives Matter protests, the 2020 election, and talking to kids about current events.
2020-06-1245 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsConnie SchultzSophy and Kelly speak with Pulitzer prize winning journalist Connie Schultz. They discuss grandparenting from afar during quarantine, the fiftieth anniversary of the Kent State shooting, journalism in the age of Trump, being the outspoken wife of a US Senator, and Connie's upcoming novel, The Daughter of Erietown.
2020-04-2935 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsA'shanti GholarSophy and Kelly chat with A’shanti Gholar, President of Emerge America, about A'shanti's introduction to politics, the work of Emerge, and where women go from here in American politics.
2020-04-1624 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsDr. Arati KreibichSophy and Kelly chat with Glen Rock Councilmember, neuroscientist, and mom Dr. Arati Kreibich, who is running for Congress in the New Jersey 5th District.
2020-04-1128 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsDr. Malia Jones on COVID-19 & Social DistancingSophy and Kelly are joined by Dr. Malia Jones, a social epidemiologist at the Applied Population Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to discuss coronavirus, the importance of social distancing to flatten the curve, and how campaigns should be thinking about event planning.
2020-03-1023 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsBeto O'RourkeSophy & Kelly talk to Beto O’Rourke about his new organization, Powered By People, that is organizing grassroots volunteers to flip the Texas state legislature and boost Democrats in Texas.
2020-02-2124 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsJoan GreeneSophy and Kelly talk to Joan Greene, candidate for Congress in the Arizona 5th District.
2020-02-0417 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsKate KellySophy and Kelly talk with Human Rights Attorney Kate Kelly, the host of a new podcast called Ordinary Equality, about the Equal Rights Amendment: its history and current status, and what activists can do to ensure its future.
2020-01-3024 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsMaya ContrerasSophy and Kelly talk to writer, actor, and advocate Maya Contreras. They discuss voter suppression, the DNC's debate qualifications and the whitening of the Democratic primary, and how misogynoir in legacy media hurt Kamala Harris's campaign.
2020-01-2132 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsCandace ValenzuelaSophy and Kelly interview Candace Valenzuela, who currently serves on the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District board and is running for Congress in the very flippable Texas 24th District.
2020-01-0920 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsKelly StoneKelly interviews Kelly Stone, candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
2019-12-2822 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsJamia WilsonSophy and Kelly speak with Jamia Wilson, Director and Publisher of The Feminist Press at CUNY and children's book author. They talk about women in the presidential election, thinking long-term in activism, and helping kids step into their power.
2019-12-1026 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsDr. Sophia YenSophy and Kelly interview Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO & Co-Founder of Pandia Health, about reproductive health, #periodsoptional, legislation affecting women's health, and women CEOs.
2019-11-2825 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsDaniella Gibbs LégerSophy and Kelly interview Daniella Gibbs Léger, the Executive Vice President, Communications and Strategy for the Center for American Progress and the CAP Action Fund. They discuss how think tanks work, what happened in 2019 elections, impeachment, raising kids in politically turbulent times, and what happens after 2020.
2019-11-2628 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsImpeachment Goes PublicKelly and Sophy discuss day one of the public impeachment hearings, with the testimonies of Bill Taylor and George Kent.
2019-11-1427 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsElad GrossSophy & Kelly interview Elad Gross, candidate for Attorney General in Missouri. Elad discusses his investigation into dark money corruption in Missouri politics and his plans for ethics reform. And Elad encourages everyone to call him on his cell phone: (314) 753-9033!
2019-11-0521 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsBridget GainerSophy & Kelly interview Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer. They discuss how Commissioner Gainer first got involved in politics and how local politics is a great vehicle for making a positive impact in the lives of women and girls. Commissioner Gainer also talks about the upcoming Young Feminist Conference sponsored by Cause the Effect, an organization she founded to bring civically-engaged women together to turn their ideas into action.
2019-11-0220 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsPiper PeraboSophy & Kelly interview actress and activist Piper Perabo. They discuss Piper's journey into activism, why she's focused on state legislatures, why we can't forget about rural districts, and what it's like to work with Idris Elba.
2019-10-3025 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsRita Bosworth of Sister District ProjectSophy & Kelly interview Rita Bosworth, Founder & Executive Director of Sister District Project. They discuss how Sister District got started, their model of matching up volunteers in blue districts with candidates in red districts, and why they focus on state legislative seats. And Sophy demonstrates how easy it is to sign up to help.
2019-10-1922 min
Two Broads Talking Politics3 Broads Recap the DebateKelly, Sophy, and returning guest Kaz discuss the 4th Democratic Presidential Debate, featuring 12 candidates on the stage at once. They discuss who had a good night, who had a not-so-good night, and whether any of it really mattered. Also, WHY is Tom Steyer running.
2019-10-1725 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsLauren Duca on How to Start a RevolutionSophy and Kelly speak with Lauren Duca, author of new book *How to Start a Revolution: Young People and the Future of American Politics*. They discuss how Lauren got started in writing about politics, why she focused on young people, and how becoming political is like getting in shape.
2019-10-1027 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsJared Yates Sexton on ImpeachmentSophy and Kelly talk current events with author & political analyst Jared Yates Sexton. They discuss Republican spin, conspiracy theories, one-upsmanship, and the New World Order.
2019-10-0528 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsMariah ParkerSophy and Kelly talk to Mariah Parker, Athens-Clarke County Commissioner for District 2 in Georgia. They discuss Mariah's unusual path to politics, via rapping and a PhD program and why she thinks progressive politics are important for our country. And Mariah raps about running for office.
2019-09-2625 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsBen WiklerSophy and Kelly talk to Ben Wikler, Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, about Wisconsin's progressive roots and how Democrats win in Wisconsin in 2020; and Sophy and Ben bond over their love for living in Madison.
2019-09-2124 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsAndrew Yang, War on Normal People (Book Club, Episode 9)Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and actress and writer Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Andrew Yang's book, *The War on Normal People: The Truth About America's Disappearing Jobs and Why Universal Basic Income Is Our Future.* We discuss our impressions of the book, least favorite moments, what we learned about Yang, and what kind of President we think he would be based on this book.
2019-09-1722 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsTed TerrySophy and Kelly speak with returning guest Mayor Ted Terry of Clarkston, Georgia ("the most ethnically diverse square mile in America"). Mayor Ted is running for U.S. Senate from Georgia and shares his progressive vision.
2019-09-0522 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsJoe Biden, Promise Me Dad (Book Club, Episode 8)Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida to discuss Joe Biden's book, *Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose.* We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Joe, and what kind of President we think he would be based on this book. This is the eighth in a series of episodes we will do reading the books of the Democratic Presidential candidates.
2019-08-2725 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsAmy Klobuchar, The Senator Next Door (Book Club, Episode 7)Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida to discuss Amy Klobuchar's book, The Senator Next Door: A Memoir from the Heartland. We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Amy, and what kind of President we think she would be based on this book. This is the seventh in a series of episodes we will do reading the books of the Democratic Presidential candidates.
2019-08-0624 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsKen Mejia-BealSophy & Kelly speak with Ken Mejia-Beal, who is running for State Representative in Illinois House District 42. They discuss how to win in a red district like Ken's, the issues he's running on, including climate change, and how writing and stand-up comedy prepared him to run for office.
2019-08-0120 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsDana BalterSophy & Kelly speak with Dana Balter, who is running for Congress in the 24th Congressional District in New York. They discuss the concerns of the district and what Dana learned running in 2018 that she will apply to this race.
2019-07-2624 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsAlyssa MilanoSophy & Kelly chat with actress/activist/podcaster Alyssa Milano. They discuss the #MeToo movement, the Democratic primaries, the Equal Rights Amendment, de-stigmatizing mental health, parenting, and Alyssa's podcast *Sorry Not Sorry*.
2019-07-2443 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsVote Her In, Episode 12In the 12th episode in the #VoteHerIn series, Kelly, Sophy & Rebecca Sive regroup and discuss what we’ve learned over the last six weeks or so based on some amazing interviews with presidential candidates, Kirsten Gillibrand, Marianne Williamson, and Amy Klobuchar, as well as with Jan Schakowsky, Member of the US House of Representatives and a national, progressive leader.
2019-07-1927 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsCory Booker, United (Book Club, Episode 6)Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Cory Booker's book, *United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good.* We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Cory, and what kind of President we think he would be based on this book. This is the sixth in a series of episodes we will do reading the books of the Democratic Presidential candidates.
2019-07-1624 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsTeri YuanSophy and Kelly speak with victim advocate Teri Yuan, the producer and host of the en(gender)ed podcast. They discuss intersectional feminism, Trump as abuser, and raising better boys and girls.
2019-07-0931 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsTeresa TomlinsonSophy and Kelly speaks with Teresa Tomlinson, the former mayor of Columbus, Georgia, who is running for US Senate from Georgia. They discuss the competitiveness of this seat, the energy among Georgia progressives, how to bring civility back to the Senate, and the issues that concern the citizens of Georgia.
2019-07-0326 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsAdam Cohen with Lawyers for Good GovernmentSophy and Kelly speak with Adam Cohen, who is on the Board of Directors of Lawyers for Good Government, about what it going on at the border, what Project Corazon of Lawyers for Good Government is doing, and how people can help.
2019-06-2734 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsKirsten Gillibrand, Off the Sidelines (Book Club, Episode 5)Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Kirsten Gillibrand's book, *Off the Sidelines: Speak Up, Be Fearless, and Change Your World.*We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Kirsten, and what kind of President we think she would be based on this book. This is the fifth in a series of episodes we will do reading the books of the Democratic Presidential candidates.
2019-06-2524 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsKina CollinsSophy and Kelly talk with Kina Collins, who is running for US House in the Illinois 7th. They discuss Kina's experiece with writing legislation and advocacy, and her vision for a the Illinois 7th district as being a leader in pushing bold progressive policies.
2019-06-2024 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsKimberly GrahamSophy and Kelly speak with Kimberly Graham, who is running for US Senate from Iowa, about the needs of rural farmers, green energy production in Iowa, running for office while working full-time, and campaigning in Iowa during a presidential cycle.
2019-06-1422 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsPaula CaseyOn the 100th Anniversary of the Senate voting for the 19th Amendment, Sophy and Kelly speak with Paula Casey, co-founder of the Tennessee Woman Suffrage Heritage Trail, about the long struggle for women's suffrage & Tennessee's role as the final state needed to ratify the Amendment.
2019-06-0526 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsJulián Castro, An Unlikely Journey (Book Club, Episode 4)Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Julián Castro's book, *An Unlikely Journey.*We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Julián, and what kind of President we think he would be based on this book. This is the fourth in a series of episodes we will do reading the books of the Democratic Presidential candidates.
2019-06-0428 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsJen Senko & The Brainwashing of My DadSophy and Kelly speak with Jen Senko, writer and director of *The Brainwashing of My Dad,* a 2016 documentary about the effects of right-wing media on American thought.
2019-06-0129 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsBen GleibSophy and Kelly speak with Ben Gleib, a stand-up comedian who is running for the Democratic nomination for President because he thinks there should be an outside voice in the campaign, someone who is a regular person and has traveled the country speaking with regular people.
2019-05-3120 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsJames MacklerSophy and Kelly speak with James Mackler, who is running for US Senate from Tennessee, about what he's hearing from Tennesseans, how he would like to see campaign finance reformed, and how his kids inspire him to public service.
2019-05-3019 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsShannon WattsSophy & Kelly chat with Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action, about the legislative successes of Moms Demand, about standing up to the NRA and other internet trolls, about women's friendships, and about Shannon's new book, *Fight Like a Mother: How a Grassroots Movement Took on the Gun Lobby and Why Women Will Change the World*.
2019-05-1525 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsElizabeth Warren: This Fight is Our Fight (Book Club, Episode 3)Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Elizabeth Warren's book, *This Fight is Our Fight.*We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Elizabeth, and what kind of President we think she would be based on this book. This is the third in a series of episodes we will do reading the books of the Democratic Presidential candidates.
2019-05-1427 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsTrish ZornioSophy & Kelly chat with Trish Zornio, a scientist and educator in Colorado, who is running for US Senate to replace the most vulnerable Republican incumbent.
2019-05-1024 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsJoe SanbergSophy & Kelly speak with progressive entrepreneur and activist Joe Sanberg, about his work through both the public and private sectors to make people’s lives better, especially in the area of reducing poverty.
2019-05-0227 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsVote Her In, Part 5In the fifth episode of the #VoteHerIn series, Rebecca Sive joins Kelly and Sophy to continue to consider the systemic challenges women face in being elected President. Issues discussed include the possibility that the first woman president may not be a pro-choice Democratic woman; the burden of a lifetime's resume; and the interplay between racism and sexism.
2019-04-1227 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of Game of ThronesSophy & Kelly are joined by Jenny & Jeff from Pod of Thrones to discuss the politics of Game of Thrones. What kind of political system does Westeros have anyway, what does it all mean, and who will win the Game of Thrones. Spoilers abound.
2019-04-1132 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsSusan BoserSophy and Kelly chat with Susan Boser, a Democrat running in the Special Election on May 21, for Pennsylvania State Senate, District 41. If Susan is elected it would flip this seat, and the PA state senate is close to flipping to Democratic control.
2019-04-0926 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsKamala Harris: The Truths We Hold (Book Club, Episode 1)Kelly and Sophy are joined by freelance journalist Kaz Weida and writer and actress Elizabeth Thorp to discuss Kamala Harris's book, The Truths We Hold. We discuss our impressions of the book, favorite moments, what we learned about Kamala, and what kind of President we think she would be based on this book. This is the first in a series of episodes we will do reading the books of the Democratic Presidential candidates.
2019-04-0232 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsVote Her In, Part 4In the fourth episode of the #VoteHerIn series, Rebecca Sive joins Kelly and Sophy to talk about the 2016 election in terms of some of the systemic problems women face in being elected president, including being thought of as too ambitious and having too be seen as more morally pure than the men candidates.
2019-03-2924 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsCaitlin Clarkson Pereira & Morgan LamandreSophy and Kelly chat with former & future candidate for state rep in Connecticut, Caitlin Clarkson Pereira, and current candidate for state rep in Louisiana, Morgan Lamandre, about their efforts to have election boards recognize campaign-related childcare expenses as reimburseable campaign expenses.
2019-03-2838 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsBillie Winner-DavisSophy and Kelly speak with Billie J. Winner-Davis, the mother of Reality Leigh Winner, a U.S. Air Force veteran and NSA crypto-linguist, who was indicted under the Espionage Act for leaking a document that detailed Russian efforts to hack U.S. voting systems.
2019-03-2128 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsVote Her In, Part 3In the third episode of the #VoteHerIn series, Rebecca Sive joins Kelly and Sophy to talk about the women who ran for major party nomination for President or who were nominated as VP by major parties prior to Hillary Clinton, including Margaret Chase Smith, Shirley Chisholm, Pat Schroeder, Carol Moseley Braun, Patsy Mink, Michelle Bachmann, Geraldine Ferraro, and Sarah Palin.
2019-03-1623 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsAmanda BargeKelly & Sophy chat with Amanda Barge, who is running for Mayor of Bloomington, Indiana. Amanda is a County Commissioner, a mom, and a mentor to women running for office. The primary election is on May 7, 2019.
2019-03-0720 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsKelly Smith & Jimmy PelusoSophy & Kelly talk with two Florida Democrats running in upcoming elections. Kelly Smith is running in a special election for Florida House District 38, on June 18; and Jimmy Peluso is running for Jacksonville City Council, District 14, on March 19.
2019-03-0542 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsVote Her In: Part 2In the second episode of the #VoteHerIn series, Rebecca Sive joins Kelly and Sophy to talk about the Chicago mayoral election, in which two African American women have advanced to the runoff. Then they discuss the early history of women running for President, including the stories of Victoria Woolhull, Belva Lockwood, and Gracie Allen.
2019-03-0218 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsChecking In with Tony the DemocratKelly and Sophy check in with Tony the Democrat, the founder of Postcards to Voters, a popular grassroots volunteer group that writes friendly, handwritten reminders to targeted voters giving Democrats a winning edge in close, key races coast to coast.
2019-02-2634 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsVote Her In: Part 1The Two Broads Talking Politics #VoteHerIn series covers the movement to elect our first woman POTUS. Rebecca Sive, author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President, guests, exploring with Kelly & Sophy why electing our first woman president asap really, really matters, and how every woman can be a part of making this dream come true. This will be a recurring series, airing every other Friday.
2019-02-1618 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsPack Your Back & Knitters For FlintSophy and Kelly speak with Galen Miller, Executive Director of Pack Your Back, a 501(c)(3) that collects funds and school supplies to donate to the children of Flint and beyond. Than Sophy speaks with Kelly about Knitters for Flint, a fundraiser by crafters to raise money for Pack Your Back via knitting and crocheting.
2019-01-1529 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsIt Was a Blue WaveSophy and Kelly recap what happened in the midterm election, what surprised them, and whether it was a Blue Wave (spoiler alert: it was). And then Kelly does a preview of what to expect from Two Broad Talking Politics moving forward.
2018-11-1530 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsUtah with Jamie Carter, Tim Glenn & Robert BurchKelly speaks with Jamie Carter, a Field Organizer with the Utah Democratic Party (00:40-19-38); Sophy and Kelly speak with Tim Glenn, Democratic Nominee for the Utah House District 69 (20:17-42:25); and Kelly speaks with Robert Burch, Democratic Nominee for the Utah House District 30 (43:19-1:00:40).
2018-11-011h 00Two Broads Talking PoliticsBrendan Kelly & Sara DadyKelly speaks with two Democratic nominees for Congress from Illinois: Brendan Kelly in the Illinois 12th District (00:29-17:14) and returning guest Sara Dady in the Illinois 16th District (17:32-39:42).
2018-10-0840 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of North CarolinaIn the first segment Kelly discusses the Politics of North Carolina with Anne Evangelista, President of the North Carolina Young Democrats. Then Sophy and Kelly chat with two Democratic candidates in North Carolina: Ryan Watts, who is running for Congress in the North Carolina 6th District (14:07-32:58); and Cheraton Love, who is running for the North Carolina Senate from District 29 (33:07-46:55).
2018-09-2247 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of MarylandIn the first segment Kelly discusses the Politics of Maryland with activist Allison Galbraith. Then Sophy and Kelly chat with two Democratic candidates in Maryland: Susie Turnbull, who is running for Lieutenant Governor (9:56-33:05); and Eve Hurwitz, who is running for the Maryland Senate in District 33 (33:54-51:34).
2018-09-1851 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of West VirginiaIn the first segment Kelly discusses the Politics of West Virginia with Jennifer Bryant from Wood County Indivisible Indivisible. Then Sophy and Kelly chat with two Democratic candidates in West Virginia: Kendra Fershee, who is running for Congress from the 1st District (16:08-40:50); and Sammi Brown, who is running for the WV House of Delegates in District 65 (40:59-58:43).
2018-09-1359 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsChristine Porter Marsh, Carri Hicks & Craig HoxieSophy and Kelly speak with three teachers running for their state legislatures. First Sophy talks to Christine Porter Marsh, who is running for State Senate in Arizona LD 28 (00:30-19:41); then Kelly chats with Carri Hicks, who is running for State Senate in Oklahoma Senate District 40 (20:17-41:49); finally Sophy speaks with Craig Hoxie, who is running for State House in Oklahoma House District 23 (42:27-1:04:30).
2018-08-1447 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsCanvassing, with Saskia YoungIn our 100th episode, Kelly talks with Saskia Young, Director of Swing Left Academy about what Swing Left Academy is and how it trains organizers to get out and do the groundwork of campaigning and about the importance of canvassing. Then Sophy interviews Kelly about her experience going out canvassing with Lorraine Wilburn, candidate for the 48th District of the Ohio House.With special guest appearances by: Allison Berkowitz, Brenna O'Brien, Tony the Democrat, Sharice Davids, Peter Morley, Lorraine Wilburn, Red T. Racoon, Teddy & Arthur.
2018-07-2653 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of TennesseeSophy and Kelly discuss the Politics of Tennessee with Kristi, a Moms Demand Action activist and campaign volunteer who lives outside Nashville. They talk the Republican stronghold in the state, the Democratic candidates for office in 2018, and the issues of opioids and guns. Then Kelly talks with Democratic Congressional candidates Mariah Phillips in the Tennessee 4th District (18:38-35:43) and Justin Kanew in the Tennessee 7th District (37:20-55:27).
2018-07-1956 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of PennsylvaniaIn the first segment, Kelly talks to Jane Palmer, Director of Indivisible Berks, and Tracy Baton, Director of the Women's March Pittsburgh and Co-Director of Indivisible Pittsburgh, about gender and representation in Pennsylvania politics, about redistricting and the geography of Pennsylvania, and about the kinds of issues that Pennsylvania voters are concerned with. Starting just after the 34-minute mark Sophy and Kelly talk to Chrissy Houlahan, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania 6th Congressional District.
2018-06-271h 00Two Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of MissouriKelly & Sophy talk the politics of Missouri with Beth Newman in Indivisible St. Louis, including the recent election of Democrat Lauren Arthur to the Missouri State Senate in a formerly Republican district, the strength of grassroots liberal groups, the scandal with the recently-resigned governor and his Republican replacement, and the Republican supermajorities in the state House and state Senate. Then they speak with two Democratic congressional candidates: Renee Hoagenson in the Missouri 4th and Henry Martin in the Missouri 6th.
2018-06-131h 12Two Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of IllinoisIn the first segment (1:17-34:11), Sophy and Kelly speak with Jessica Mostinger from Indivisible Metro East and Beth Malone of Indivisible Carbondale & She Votes Illinois about issues in Illinois politics, especially the budget, the Illinois gubernatorial and congressional race, gun laws in Illinois, and the Chicago/not Chicago divide. In the second segment (34:39-53:22), Kelly speaks with Lauren Underwood, Democratic nominee in the Illinois 14th Congressional District. In the third segment (53:56-1:13:19) Sophy and Kelly speak with Sara Dady, Democratic nominee in the Illinois 16th Congressional District.
2018-05-171h 14Two Broads Talking PoliticsGerrymanderingIn the first segment, Kelly speaks with Nicholas Stephanopolous, a professor at the University of Chicago Law School and an Attorney in the North Carolina and Wisconsin partisan gerrymandering lawsuits currently under review in the US Supreme Court, about using the efficiency gap to measure partisan gerrymandering. (00:25-22:25)In the second segment, Sophy and Kelly talk to Catherine Turcer, the Executive Director for Common Cause Ohio and a leader of Fair Districts=Fair Elections in Ohio, about efforts to pass Issue One in Ohio in May to end partisan gerrymandering in Congressional districts in Ohio. (23:10-41:25)...
2018-04-121h 03Two Broads Talking PoliticsCongresswoman Robin KellyIn this episode, Kelly speaks with Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a Democrat representing the second Congressional district of Illinois, about the 2014 Kelly Report on Gun Violence, the first-ever Congressional analysis of the nation’s gun violence epidemic that offers a blueprint for ending the crisis, and the 2018 update to that report.
2018-04-0920 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of IdahoIn the first segment, Sophy and Kelly talk to Teuvo and Alex, hosts of the Real Cd'A podcast, a progressive political podcast in northern Idaho (00:48). Then they chat with Aaron Swisher, Democratic candidate for Congress from the Idaho second Congressional district (20:29), and with Kelly Mitchell, candidate for County Clark in Ada County (37:54).
2018-04-0559 minTwo Broads Talking PoliticsVeterans for Gun ReformIn this episode, Kelly & Sophy speak with several veterans with combat experience about why they support stricter gun laws and why they think arming teacher is the wrong way to protect students.Guests (in order by segment, with time stamps listed): Daniel Riley and The Warax from Vets for Gun Reform (00:54); Red T. Raccoon (28:05); Chris (50:05); Michael DeVito, candidate for Congress from the 11th District in New York (1:15:30).
2018-03-081h 34Two Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of FloridaIn this episode, Kelly & Sophy talk to guests in Florida about gun laws, climate change, the rising cost of healthcare and housing, restoring voting rights for people who have served time for felonies, the movement of people from Puerto Rico to Florida, and races to watch in Florida in November.Guests (in order by segment, with time stamps listed): Patty Farley, President of the Democratic Women's Club of Florida (2:04); Margaret Melanie Gold from Indivisible Central Florida (24:30); Pam Keith, Candidate for US Congress from the Florida 18th District (49:08); Phil Ehr, Candidate for US Congress from the Florida 1st District (1:01:28).
2018-03-011h 13Two Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of Gender IdentityIn the first segment Sophy and Kelly speak with Molly Woodstock (they/them), the host of Gender Reveal Podcast, about the difference between sex and gender, how to properly use pronouns, and why gender is less important than people think. In the second segment Kelly talks to Lewis Wallace (he/him or ze/hir), journalist and editor of Scalawag Magazine, about so-called bathroom bills, healthcare issues for trans folks, and media coverage of transgender issues. In the third segment Sophy and Kelly speak with Susan Maasch (she/her), director of the Trans Youth Equality Foundation, about resources for trans youth...
2018-02-221h 44Two Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of TexasIn this episode, Kelly & Sophy talk to progressive activists and congressional candidates around Texas about voter rights and gerrymandering, immigration and diversity, women's health outcomes, the urban/suburban/rural divide, gun ownership, and how the size of Texas affects political organizing.Guests (in order by segment, with time stamps listed): Terry Bermea from Battleground Texas (1:46); Lucy Stein from Progress Texas (19:06); Ivy Le from Indivisible Austin (37:38); Julie Oliver who is running for Congress from TX-25 (1:01:11); and Adrienne Bell who is running for Congress from TX-14 (1:19:37).We apologize for not including anyone from West Texas. Our guest from...
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Two Broads Talking PoliticsThe Religious LeftIn this episode, Sophy, Kelly, and guests discuss the Religious Left: why and how did Christianity come to be associated with the Republican Party in the US; what is the Religious, or Christian, Left; what political issues are important to the Religious Left; how can the Democratic Party connect with the Religious Left without alienating unaffiliatied or nonreligious voters.In the first segment, Sophy and Kelly speak with Scott Robinson, an interfaith minister and hospice chaplain, and Ryan Fordice, Campaign and Engagement Manager at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. In the second segment, they speak with Sarah...
2018-02-071h 35Two Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of OhioIn the first segment, Sophy and Kelly speak with a panel of Ohioans (Mark Gavin, Lorraine Wilburn, and Eli Kalil) about the politics of Ohio, the important races of 2018, gerrymandering and voter purges, the opioid epidemic, and Ohio's economy. In the second segment, they talk to Jen House of Ohio Young Democrats about what OYD does and the increased participation they are seeing of young people across Ohio in the political process. In the final segment, Kelly chats with Aaron Godfrey, a Democratic candidate in the Ohio 16th district, about his run for office.
2018-01-171h 26Two Broads Talking PoliticsThe Politics of WisconsinIn the first segment, Sophy and Kelly speak with Matt Lowe, the Chairman of the Waukesha County Democratic Party, Robert Hansen, the former Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, and Beth Alleman, the Social Media Organizer of Indivisible Madison, about Wisconsin politics, including gerrymandering, voter suppression, FoxConn, Scott Walker, and Paul Ryan. In the second segment, Kelly speaks with Cathy Myers, who is running for Congress in the Wisconsin 1st congressional district.Full show notes at: https://momjeansmedia.com/blog/2018/1/3/two-broads-talking-politics-episode-24.
2018-01-031h 09Two Broads Talking PoliticsReproductive JusticeIn the first segment Kelly and Sophy are joined by Sarah Whedon to discuss reproductive justice, including access to abortion and birth control, and the epidemic of sexual harassment and assault. In the second segment, Kelly speaks with her friend, Sarah, about Sarah's second-trimester abortion. In the third segment, Sophy speaks with her friend, McKenzie, about McKenzie's second-trimester abortion.
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