Democratic Attorneys General across the country are gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy and insane four years under Trump 2.0. Amongst those AGs is Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell who joined us for a chat on what this prep looks like. She walked us through what AGs do, how they protect constituents, and what is top of mind for her office. We also chatted about the Reproductive Justice Unit she created within the AG’s office – a queen! MA, AG Andrea Campbell: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/of...
Nov 20, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Four political podcasters, four mics, and loads of election takeaways on this episode featuring our friends from the American Fever Dream Podcast, V Spehar (@undethedesknews) and Sami Sage (@betches_news). Low key, high key this episode could’ve been over 24 hours long, but we wrapped it up into a digestible first look at what happened this election, and what we’ve gleaned so far. It’s the first of many post mortems and rants, and a jumping off point for the work we’ll all have ahead. MERCH → ht...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s just ya gals gabbin’ about the election and all the things we’ve been seeing in the final countdown. We give you our latest thoughts, feels, and tidbits of advice as we get down to the nitty gritty last bit of this wild election season ride. We’ll see you on October 13th for the post-election debrief – fingers crossed for good news bears. In the meantime, GO VOTE! MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/store/girlandthegov/ The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/ #VIRAL by Girl a...
Oct 30, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast **Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted well before the hurricane hit NC** We’re in the final stretch of this election season, and this is our very last interview before it – we’re doing a solo eppy next week, so don’t fret!! But to cap it off, we had to go with an EPIC one with the amazing Julie von Haefen, who is a state rep in North Carolina. We run through the state’s lay of the land politically and the momentum being built across the state by young people. It’s a state to watch and so...
Oct 23, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are many avenues to flipping the House blue and one of the avenues includes a Republican held seat in rural Colorado – the 3rd Congressional District. And while its inflammatory current representative has moved districts, it’s still a battle to flip with Democrat Adam Frisch making a second swing at it. This episode chats on what is needed to make the district vote blue, the issues impacting rural voters, and the epic father-son road trip 2.0 that’s happening with Adam and his son. Adam Fr...
Oct 16, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast How does the overturning of Roe impact those serving in our military and their families? We get into that question and answer with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill who has focused legislatively on trying to protect and enhance access to reproductive care for those serving our country. Core to this conversation is a revelation that not only is the GOP anti-healthcare, but they also are anti-transparency. Outside of repro, we also chat about the 2024 election and what may be ahead for the Congresswoma...
Oct 09, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re in the final stretch of election season and there’s a US Senate race you need to have on your radar – and it’s in a purple state, Maryland. The race is between County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and the state’s former Governor, Larry Hogan – and you guessed it, it’s a close on. So, we brought Angela on the show to chat about her campaign, what’s at stake, and what her vision is for that seat, which is where this episode comes into play. MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collecti...
Oct 02, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Give me a V, give me an O, give me a T, give an E - what does that spell?! VOTE! Which is really the core message of this episode with none other than Congressman Maxwell Frost. Think of this as your pep talk or maybe even your meditation for the election, and then send this convo to a friend that needs a little more VOTE action in their life. It’s the final countdown, and this eppy will get you in the right spirit. MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collection/ The Yapper’s Digest: ht...
Sep 25, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you end up moving to Maryland after listening to this episode, we will not be surprised. The state’s Governor Wes Moore joined us to talk about where the state is going and what it’s doing – here’s the hint, it’s going up and it’s doing big things. Those big things include major economic growth and making communities safer, two pillars we dive into in this conversation. We also chat on MD’s must check out places and spaces, the Ravens, fantasy football, and so much more.. Maryland: Governor W...
Sep 18, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Skip the coffee for this episode because it’s radiating so much energy, you’ll be more electric after than a solar panel. In the first half we debrief the absolutely next level debate between Kamala Harris and former cheeto-in-chief. And in the second half we chat with a candidate whose seat is literally the reason the Dems have the majority in Michigan right now, State Rep. Jaime Churches. We get into what is on the line, what conversations are like with voters, and what opponents like hers are...
Sep 11, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ballot measures have become the talk of the town the last few years, and that’s not about to stop any time soon. Their MVP moment is continuing, and Oklahoma State Rep. Mickey Dollens' new book on how they work as a form of direct democracy gets into all of the deats – oh, and so does this convo with him. We also chat about Oklahoma politics, getting shit done, vending machines, and our favorite chips – V important in our opinion. The Citizen’s Guide to Political Change by Mickey Dollens: ht...
Sep 04, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast All things are looking peachy-keen in Georgia with the race for state house in district 47 with Debra Shigley on the ticket. With part of her district in the now infamous Fulton County, the race has become even more so one to watch, especially as the district itself evolves, which she tells us all about in this episode. She also gives the 411 on what a day in the life of a candidate looks like, what she’d like to see on the education policy front, and what issues voters have on their minds this ...
Aug 28, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In November, we’ll all go to the polls (seriously this is your reminder to vote) to decide who will have access to the nuclear codes. Insane right? We thought so too, so we got the details on the lay of the land when it comes to nuclear weapons around the world and what it really means for a prez to have the codes. And we got those deats from our gals the Federation of American Scientists [FAS], Eliana Johns & Mackenzie Knight. If you’re not sure what’s on the line this year, this episode wi...
Aug 21, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The much requested return of Vermont State Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone on the pod is here with this eppy, which is a blast and a half. We chatted all-things political fashion, our fave spots to thrift, and so much more. In the midst of primary season and changing tides in Vermont politics, we also talked about the concept of passing the torch and building the bench. Rep, Stone: https://www.stoneforvermont.com/about MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collection/ The Yapper’s Digest: https...
Aug 14, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode goes from the window to the Walz of political topics, touching on the B I G news out of camp Kamala with the VP drop to the weirdo sh*t happening at team RFK-who-even-cares-about-him. It also importantly features an interview with the amazing Rep. Christina Haswood of Kansas. Rep. Haswood provides the 411 on the current political enviro in Kansas, her district, and what’s going on in this casual little year of 2024. Kansas. State Rep. Haswood: https://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2023_...
Aug 07, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’re 21+ and interested in playing a fun drinking game, may we recommend a sip for every time we say “bobby gold bars” in this episode – also shoutout Senator Fetterman for coming up with that gem of a zinger for the current US Senator from NJ that’s on his way a la corruption. More importantly is the race for who is going to bring trust back to this US Senate seat come November, which on the Dem side has Congressman Andy Kim on the ballot. In this episode, we chatted with him about the rac...
Jul 31, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast OMFG is this feeling called hope? Excitement? Living, breathing excitement? Uh yea, this moment – ya know that moment where Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris [ICON] – who is now running to be the next president of the US of A – is electric. Happy tears all around. In this eppy, we debrief, we get amped, and we act like this is a pep rally because honestly it is. Get excited because we’re going for a Brat Summer and a Brat presidency! NEW MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the...
Jul 24, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast There’s a rather spicy US Senate race going on in Florida ICYMI and if you’ve been out of the loop on it, this is the episode to use to catch right on up. The reason? Our guest, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Florida, who is taking on Senator Rick Scott. She tells about his short-comings [there are a lot], what issues Floridians are contending with, and how she plans to use her experience as a former Congresswoman to help improve the lives of people in her home...
Jul 17, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast We all thought Maddie had moved on to Zach Bryan, but her heart is still with Jack Harlow, forever and always, as we find out on this episode with Congressman McGarvey, a fellow Kentuckian. Part match-making for Maddie and Jack Harlow, part conversation on how to help small businesses grow, and part conversation on bipartisanship - not to mention the quirks of Congress, we took this chat all over town – which you should do too, by sending it to a friend that’s curious about the Dem that KY Senat...
Jul 10, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast BRB and TBT were back with re-release of an ever-timely interview with Kris Brown, President of Brady. This episode dives into common sense gun reform - covering what some of those reforms look like, what the arguments for and against are, and how we can move them ahead. NEW MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collection/ The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/ #VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://www.girlandthegov.com/newsletter The Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast How does being the youngest parent in Congress impact how one thinks about policy and its impacts? It’s a question we asked Congressman Auchincloss [D-MA] who has made one of his central policy focuses online safety. And to that, we chat about legislative change and cultural change that’s needed to improve the mental health of kids and adults alike, keep kids safe online, and encourage more touching grass time. Social media and big tech and how to rein them in are central to this episode's d...
Jun 19, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will Rollins is running for Congress in SoCal with the goal of thoughtfully escorting the current Republican incumbent to the curb (of one of the buildings that said incumbent allegedly owns and has raised rent prices on for residents during a housing crisis). In this episode, we chat with him about this race, his prior run, and the critical nature of name recognition. We also zero in on the need to stop the clown show in Congress and a desperate need for more normal people to run for office. Th...
Jun 12, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast All eyes are on the swing state of Nevada this episode because we brought on Nevada State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro to chat all about the state’s politics, its purple reputation, and an issue that’s top of mind for voters – abortion. We discuss ballot measures, the inter-party politics, and how the state’s independent streak plays a role. Also central to our convo are the behind the scenes moments of being a state Senate Majority leader, career tips, and life with two kids, a hus...
Jun 06, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ted Cruz could lose his job this year. Not exactly a devastating loss to say the least. But the focus should be on what would be gained if this happens, specifically if Texas Congressman Colin Allred wins the race [for US Senate]. From our conversation with the Congressman, it would mean more bipartisan solutions, more wins for veterans, more wins for healthcare access, and a Senator that doesn’t flee the state during a weather crisis. There’s a lot on the [yard] line for Texans [and this countr...
May 29, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast What’s the political landscape in Idaho? Is it really that conservative? Is there a reason the state seems to embrace right-wingers? And what do people think Dems are trying to take from them? These questions and more on the very red state are answered by Democratic Congressional candidate, Kaylee Peterson. She walks us through the state’s media deserts and how that impacts the landscapes, how isolation contributes to fear, and who/what comes into the stoke the flames. We also chat about her cam...
May 22, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast What goes down in PA’s HD-137? Anna Thomas, candidate for state house in the district fills us in. From the magical small businesses to the need for more transportation for commuters this candidate puts a spotlight on it all. She also gives us the lay of the land with voters – what they’re looking for and what issues matter to them most of all. Anna Thomas on Insta: annaforpenna Anna Thomas: https://annarthomas.com/ The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/ #VIRAL by Girl and th...
May 15, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast All eyes have been on Montana since the Montana Boyz burst onto the scene, but they really should be on this candidate for governor of Montana – Ryan Busse. On this episode, we chat with Ryan about his campaign, what drove him to run for office, and of course, the best things Montana has to offer. If you’ve been curious about Montana [literally we cannot wait to go] or its politics [it’s the wild west, literally], this interview will clue you in. Ryan Busse: https://busseformontana.com/ TikTok: ...
May 08, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re back and we’re having a [baja] blast on this episode with West Virginia Delegate Kayla Young! In our new format, we shoot the shit about what’s going on in WV politically from the upcoming primaries to Baby Dog, and Kristi Noem’s dog [RIP] to everything else and beyond. We catch up on Delegate Young’s epic Vegas wedding, TikToking as a representative, woes with Reels [duh], and what the vibes of the year are – which included getting a pulse on whether Republican voters will turn out or not...
May 01, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast What in the world is happening with this potential TikTok ban? And honestly, what even is it? Is it a ban? We asked Gen-Z Congressman Maxwell Frost, who gave us the 411 on the what, the why, the who, and the when. And while we were at, we also talked about the 2024 elections – ya know, those big AF things happening THIS year. Specifically, we zeroed in on the youth vote and how those numbers are shaping up for the federal, and in another lens, what that looks like in Florida. A conversation of p...
Mar 20, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ya girls are back with a debrief episode on both our trips – DC and Austin. It’s politics, gossip, takeaways, and a crush on a hot secret service guy. It’s truly a grab bag with discoveries you might not have seen coming, or at least we didn’t. We also chat about an exciting podcast announcement regarding our upcoming format change WHICH IS GOING TO BE SO FUN, GET REAAAAADY. Is this the most unhinged episode description to date? Yes, yes, it is. Are we here for it? At least we are ;) REPRO ACTIO...
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