Battletested with Tanya Acker

Tanya talks to Evan McMullin, Independent candidate for the open U.S. Senate seat in Utah, about what it takes to win in a polarized two-party environment.

This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from this year: a talk with the first African-American woman to command a Navy ship and the highest ranked woman in Naval history, Admiral Michelle J. Howard. We discuss rescuing a U.S. captain from Somali pirates; her advice to young people who feel disaffected and disengaged; and renaming Confederate monuments.

Tanya talks to the BAFTA Award-winning costume designer of We Are Lady Parts about her work on that very funny show; the art of building wardrobes in music, TV and film; and appreciating the unicorn within.

Tanya talks to Prince George’s County (MD) State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy about incarceration; rehabilitation; keeping communities safe and earned second chances.

This week we're revisiting our talk with Judge Nelson (Tanya's first boss out of law school!) and Acting President of Santa Clara University Lisa Kloppenberg.

Tanya talks to Mallory about the challenges of making baby formula in the US; the formula shortage; judging new parents’ feeding decisions (don’t do this) and providing resources for families in times of crisis.

Tanya talks to the I’m Charlie Walker and Sorry to Bother You actor about the power of telling hometown stories; the drive that arises from navigating external obstacles; and the joy of finding her calling in art.

Tanya talks to the culinary phenom about overcoming obstacles and her path to success.

Tasting History with Max Miller takes viewers on a tasty tour through time. Listen to how Max parlayed pandemic uncertainty into YouTube success.

Tanya talks to David Bianchi, attorney for Danny Santulli and the Santulli family, about the fraternity hazing that left his client blind and unable to walk or speak.