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Saltier Politics

Time to get salty with two politically savvy ladies, Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. The co-hosts will dig in with a diverse range of guests on what’s happening in politics and around the globe and why they’re salty about it. Get your saltshaker ready and join Emily and Julie in Saltier Politics.
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Saltier Politics: Saltiness over racist statues, anti-maskers and Vindman's retirement

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty over selfish, ignorant people who refuse to wear masks. They also discuss Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's retirement and Julie reveals an emotional connection to his story that highlights his true patriotism to the United States. Emily is still in Florida and is learning more about her state's racist past, as both co-hosts reveal what's making them extra salty this week. Don't forget to bring your saltshaker to this discussion!...

Jul 09, 202055 minEp. 60

Saltier Politics: Geoffrey Berman's ouster, Mary Trump's NDA, and girls in STEM

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and discuss U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman's ouster and how a move like this by Trump and AG Barr could set a dubious precedent for future administrations. Julie explains why it is so deleterious to voters for the Trump family to try to stop the publication of Mary Trump's upcoming book. Emily talks about a recent study regarding the gender gap in STEM and what can be done to potentially close the gap. Both women reveal why th...

Jun 25, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 59

Saltier Politics: Landmark LGBTQ Supreme Court decision and Bolton

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and discuss the landmark Supreme Court decision on LGBTQ rights and why it is so critical for equality everywhere. Emily explains what it means to her. Julie explains why John Bolton can never be considered patriotic and how concerning some of the revelations truly are and what implications it has for American politics. Get an update from Julie on 'Lift our Voices' and find out what the two co-hosts are salty about and defini...

Jun 18, 202037 minEp. 58

Saltier Politics: Protests, Privilege, and Black Lives Matter

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and discuss the protests, police brutality and racism. Julie explains what we can learn from Camden, New Jersey's policing strategy and Emily asks whether or not the phrase 'Defund the Police' being politicized like 'Obamacare?' Julie learns how 'The Bachelor' can spark meaningful conversation, despite not being a fan of the show. Find out what the two co-hosts are salty about and don't forget to bring your saltshaker!...

Jun 09, 202041 minEp. 57

Saltier Politics: Fighting for women's economic justice with Julie Kashen

Saltier Politics: Julie Kashen is one of the nation’s leading experts on issues affecting working families. The Director of Women’s Economic Justice at The Century Foundation joins co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio to discuss her eye-opening article in Ms. Magazine "Fear and Hoarding in the Time of Coronavirus: Invest in Child Care, Not Private Jets." Learn why the number $57 billion is so critical and why working from home during the coronavirus has shed a a glaring light on major iniq...

May 14, 202048 minEp. 56

Saltier Politics: Isolation, homeschooling, and voting saltiness

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty over everything from Michael Flynn to New York's latest election announcement of not including Sen. Bernie Sanders on the ballot. They discuss the lack of leadership when it comes to certain elected leaders and the dire straits it has put so many Americans in the middle of. Find out why Julie had one of the birthdays yet and how Emily's found normalcy. It's a packed conversation, so don't forget to bring your saltshaker!...

Apr 30, 202034 minEp. 55

Saltier Politics: Deep in quarantine with Julie and Emily

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty during quarantine. Julie delivers an eye-opening story about antibody testing and her personal experience with coronavirus. Emily continues to wonder why she is from Florida amid news that Gov. DeSantis has deemed the WWE 'essential' as thousands of other businesses suffer. Finally, learn what is making both of them turn their salty frowns upside down this week. Don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Apr 21, 202033 minEp. 54

Saltier Politics: CBS National Assignment Editor Marc Schwartz returns

Saltier Politics: CBS National Assignment Editor Marc Schwartz gets salty again with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. Marc delivers his expert insights into reporting amid coronavirus and the challenges he faces on a daily basis. The trio also take some time to discuss Bernie Sanders suspending his campaign. It's a dynamic conversation you won't want to miss. For some extra salt, you'll hear Emily and Julie discuss 'Tiger King,' and why Julie might just have found her perfect sleeping...

Apr 11, 20201 hrEp. 53

Saltier Politics: Environmental health expert Dr. Aly Cohen

Saltier Politics: Board certified rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and environmental health expert Dr. Aly Cohen joins co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. Dr. Cohen delves into everything from the coronavirus to how she's empowering all of us to make safer, smarter lifestyle choices. Dr. Cohen also discusses her new book 'Non-Toxic' and breaks down how we all can recognize potential threats to our health by paying paying attention to what we eat, breathe, and put onto our...

Mar 31, 202036 minEp. 52

Saltier Politics: Julie and Emily in isolation

Saltier Politics: This week Julie and Emily deliver some saltiness while in isolation. Julie discusses her inability to get test for coronavirus in New York City while slamming the inequity of the Republicans' coronavirus spending bill. Emily gets salty over the attacks against LGBTQ Americans, especially when it comes to federal funding and Meals on Wheels. The duo ends this episode a little differently this week, because, hey, life is different nowadays! Don't forget to bring your saltshaker t...

Mar 24, 202029 minEp. 51

Saltier Politics: Julie, Emily, and coronavirus confusion

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty over coronavirus and the paucity of actionable information when it comes to the outbreak. Julie and Emily discuss the Harvey Weinstein jail sentence and what it means going forward. Julie reveals who she would like to see as vice president and Emily explains why that decision is so critical. Don't miss this episode and don't forget to bring that saltshaker! (We're still undecided about those coronavirus masks.)

Mar 13, 202039 minEp. 50

Saltier Politics: March Saltiness with Julie and Emily

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty over everything from the presidential election to NDAs and 'Operation Paperclip'. Julie talks about why Democrats need to unite in this upcoming election and why our country is in a state-of-emergency. Emily discusses what's at stake while voting and asks Julie about her recent appearance on CBS for 'Life our Voices'. Find out why Emily is salty this week and how Julie learned that her grandfather was a war hero during WWII. ...

Mar 06, 202049 minEp. 49

Saltier Politics 'Best of' with Investigative Reporter and Pulitzer Prize Winner David Kocieniewski

Saltier Politics 'Best of' edition with Investigative Reporter and Pulitzer Prize Winner David Kocieniewski. David gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio and talks all about that money. He explains how power, money, and US foreign policy are entwined when it comes to the Trump Administration and how Americans at home could be impacted. David, Emily, and Julie boil seemingly complicated topics into an approachable dialogue that you can use to keep the conversation going in you...

Feb 21, 202025 minEp. 48

Saltier Politics: Flirty 30 and the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty over the Senate impeachment process, but are surprised by one particular senator from Utah (Here's looking at you, Mitt Romney). The two co-hosts disagree on Speaker Pelosi's great 'speech tear' during President Trump's State of the Union, but are united by Emily's 30th birthday celebration. See why both of them are also in awe of Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, and why critics should be more concerned about the fate of football ...

Feb 06, 202028 minEp. 47

Saltier Politics: Salty over January hypocrisy

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty over hypocrisy across the political spectrum - from Ken Starr blasting the impeachment of President Donald Trump to Progressive women not supporting other women when it comes to criticism within their own political party. Julie discusses new actions to highlight the use of non-disclosure agreements during her visit to the Massachusetts Statehouse with Attorney Mitchell Garabedian and Sen. Diana DiZogli. Emily talks about inte...

Jan 31, 202033 minEp. 46

Saltier Politics: Best of CNN's Elie Honig

Saltier Politics: Our "Best of" episodes with CNN legal analyst, Rutgers University scholar, and former federal and state prosecutor Elie Honig. Honig gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio, and delivers fascinating details on Whitey Bulger's killer, Fotios 'Freddy' Geas, and which mafia member he would not want to be stuck in a room alone with. Honig and Roginsky also jump into the Springsteen vs. Bon Jovi debate and touch on some points you won't want to miss. Join them and...

Jan 23, 202023 minEp. 45

Saltier Politics: New year, new war? Same salty co-hosts

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty in the first episode back for 2020. Julie updates listeners on her 'Lift Our Voices' organization to end the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that hide cases of harassment and discrimination. Emily talks about some of the big interviews she did this week on subjects including Iran and LGBTQ rights. Julie and Emily discuss how the escalating tensions with Iran could benefit Russia, Saudi Arabia, and those with money in d...

Jan 07, 202037 minEp. 44

Saltier Politics: Co-Hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio reflect on 2019

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty this week and reflect on 2019 and the headlines of the week. Julie updates Emily on her 'Lift Our Voices' movement to end the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that hide cases of harassment and discrimination. The salty duo discusses the impeachment of President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's position in the political showdown. Learn why Julie and Emily are both salty about the Democratic Debate and the is...

Dec 21, 201955 minEp. 43

Saltier Politics: Co-host Julie Roginsky starts a movement

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty this week as Julie announces her 'Lift Our Voices' organization that she co-founded with former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson. 'Lift Our Voices' is more than an organization, it's a movement to end the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that hide cases of harassment and discrimination. Julie discusses her call for equality in the workplace and her hope to help foster environments where all employees can speak up without ...

Dec 13, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 42

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio on 'difficult women'

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and catch up on their Thanksgiving holidays and the latest headlines of 2019. Julie explains why buckwheat is a way of life and Emily extols her favorite part about Florida. Julie and Emily get heated over the treatment of Gabrielle Union and ask, 'Why are women always deemed difficult?' The co-hosts talk about Lisa Page and President Trump's crass treatment of her. Julie puts Hannity on blast while Emily claps at her clapbac...

Dec 03, 201943 minEp. 41

Saltier Politics: Turkey trottin' with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saliter Politics: This week co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio pour salt over everything from the Trump impeachment hearings to how Talyor Swift is being treated by her former record label. Julie claps back at those who have been labeling Lt. Colonel Vindman as 'Ukrainian-born' and explains why it is so problematic. Emily discusses why education is crucial and how challenging one's thoughts in the classroom is truly the way to learn. This week is a can't miss episode, so don't forget to ...

Nov 21, 201944 minEp. 40

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio (11/08 edition)

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and catch up on the latest headlines. Julie and Emily discuss what the election results mean for voters and for candidates in the 2020 elections. Julie gives a firsthand perspective of life after nondisclosure agreements and why employers must release their employees from them. She reveals how she's helping others from her experience and claps back at trolls on Twitter. Emily gets salty over the U.S.sending Mexico mixed-messa...

Nov 08, 201938 minEp. 39

Saltier Politics Halloween Edition: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty this Halloween. Julie discusses nondisclosure agreements and why employers must release their employees from them. She also delivers some emotional, firsthand experience of being legally bound by a nondisclosure agreement. Emily reveals why Kanye West is making her salty and Julie claps back. It's a can't-miss episode that's no trick and all treat. Don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Oct 31, 201933 minEp. 38

Saltier Politics: Spooktacular Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty over a range of topics in the news from the Trump impeachment inquiry to the Supreme Court. See why Julie is defending Kellyanne Conway and what (or who) Emily is pouring a mountain of salt over this week. Julie is also calling out a particular Floridian and it is not Emily - learn who it is and why she's throwing constructive criticism this person's way. Don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Oct 25, 201939 minEp. 37

Saltier Politics: Best of with Seung Min Kim

Saltier Politics: White House reporter for The Washington Post and CNN political analyst Seung Min Kim gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. In an interview that's more relevant than ever, the politically savvy trio discuss journalism in the age of Trump and how to navigate bias. Seung Min Kim also reveals some hilarious tales on the Trump beat and gets Julie salty over her drink of choice. Join them, laugh with them, and don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Oct 15, 201919 minEp. 36

Saltier Politics: Co-Host Julie Roginsky claps back

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and throw back to when they first collaborated: "The Clapback" on Fox News. Emily created and produced the show while Julie brought the fiery retorts as host. On the podcast, Julie responds to mean tweets on everything from Vice President Joe Biden's candidacy to Syria and President Trump's false claims of a kangaroo court. Listen to who or (what) else the salty duo are pouring salt over this week and don't forget to bring yo...

Oct 11, 201925 minEp. 35

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio

Saltier Politics: Co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio get salty and catch up on the latest news and political headlines. Learn what Julie and Emily think of the "Joker" movie's incel attack warnings, and why they think it's not Hollywood's responsibility to teach morality. Listen to Julie discuss what mistakes the current democratic presidential field can glean from President Obama's mistakes, and why Emily is oh-so salty this week. Listen to who or (what) else the salty duo is pouring sa...

Oct 01, 201933 minEp. 34

Saltier Politics: Jessica Kogan CMO, Cameron Hughes Wine

Saltier Politics: CMO at Cameron Hughes Wine and the Chief Digital Officer at Vintage Wine Estates Jessica Kogan gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio. The wine industry powerhouse discusses what it's like to be a female leader in a field largely dominated by men. Learn how she set the Warby Parker model before Warby Parker, and how Jessica persevered through challenging times to create a lasting wine brand. Also, listen to find out why Bartles & Jaymes has a special pla...

Sep 27, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 33

Saltier Politics: Best of MSNBC host Steve Kornacki

Saltier Politics does a 'Best of' with MSNBC host and author of 'The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism' Steve Kornacki. Listen as he gets salty with co-hosts Julie Roginsky and Emily DeCiccio, and explains how politics in the United States became so tribal. Hint: it wasn't Twitter. Join the politically savvy trio and don't forget to bring your saltshaker!

Sep 17, 201929 minEp. 32

Saltier Politics: Best of author Jason Stanley

Saltier Politics does a 'Best of" with Yale professor and author of “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them,” Jason Stanley. It comes as Rep. Ilhan Omar characterizes the Trump Administration's actions towards immigrants as 'fascist' and Saliter Politics brings back our discussion on the subject. We look back at the discussion with Stanley who underscores the dangers of normalizing fascist politics. We look at how fascist ideology has become more prevalent in today's political and social...

Sep 10, 201932 minEp. 31
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