Podcast Episodes

Trump's UN Speech, North Korea, Graham-Cassidy, and Listener Feedback

Season 3 Episode 75

President Trump addressed the UN this week. We discuss his remarks, the continued debate on Graham-Cassidy as a last ditch effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and listener feedback. 

First, we c…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

Freeman High School Shooting, St. Louis Riots, the Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Plan, and Tax Reform

Season 3

Republicans have promised tax reform by the end of the year. We talk about tax policy, the Trump plan, and the goals of our tax code. We also discuss the tragic shooting at Freeman High School, the r…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

The Briefcase: Transylvania University's DACA controversy, Betsy Devos, and Hillary Clinton

Season 3

Our alma mater is in the news for a truly heartbreaking reason. We continue our conversations about campus harassment and DACA in today’s episode

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Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

Our Interview on Sounds Good with Branden Harvey

Season 3

In this conversation, Branden, Beth and Sarah, talk about bringing a distinctly women-centered perspective to the conversations happening around politics, intending only to learn from each other rath…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

Betsy DeVos, Title IX, and a Whirlwind Week in Washington

Season 3

This week, Betsy DeVos announced her intention to open a process that will lead to changed regulations for publicly-funded campuses responding to sexual assault allegations under Title IX. We discuss…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

The Briefcase: Public Pensions and School Funding

Season 3

Sarah is in Washington D.C. as part of her #CommissionerHolland duties, so this episode features two interviews. First, Beth talks with Angie Ferguson, a Kentucky state judicial secretary (and fellow…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

DACA, North Korea, and Public Pension Crises

Season 3

Unfunded pension obligations have risen to $1.9 trillion from $292 billion since 2007. Today we talk about public pension systems, partisanship, and problem-solving. In the Pearls, we discuss reports…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

The Briefcase: Hurricane Harvey, Accidental Courtesy, Fragility, and Resilience

Season 3

In today's episode of the Briefcase, we talk about the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey, the humans lessons we can take from this moment in time, and how and when to discuss the political impa…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

Pardoning Joe Arpaio, North Korea, Hurricane Harvey, and Sex Addiction

Season 3

As our country continues to feel divisive and unstable, it can be helpful to focus on our shared struggles. Today, our listener, Aubrey, shares her story and offers a nuanced perspective on sex addic…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

The Briefcase: A Tale of Two Trump Speeches

Season 3

This week, we heard from the President about his strategy in Afghanistan. Sarah was impressed that according to several reports the President spoke with soldiers before making decision and Beth refle…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago