Rena Karefa-Johnson, Matt Ruby, and J. McVay continue a new project in which they examine the experience and policies of candidates in upcoming elections. Second up is Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president.

Later in the episode, Jacqueline Soller and J. McVay discuss the recently released movie, ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and starring every actor ever.

And we’ll take an exclusive early listen to a performance by New York artist Bird Streets, from their upcoming BTR Live Studio session.

Music composed by and show edited by Hansdale Hsu.

00:00 - Intro

01:11 - START /// Candidate Profile: Kirsten Gillibrand (w/ Rena Karefa - Johnson, Matt Ruby, J. McVay)

02:05 - Candidate biography

09:15 - Comments on bio / “evolving” on issues vs. changing policies per constituency

21:11 - Campaign launch and rollout

22:30 - Issue: RESTORING OUR VALUES

28:55 - Issue: FIGHTING FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES

35:05 - Issue: GETTING CORRUPTION AND GREED OUT OF GOVERNMENT

41:25 - Issue: MAKING THE ECONOMY WORK FOR ALL OF US

47:44 - Issue: KEEP AMERICA SAFE

57:18 - More thoughts on policies

59:08 - Facing Trump

64:49 - “Bullets” (BTR Live Studio, 2019) - Bird Streets

69:16 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Avengers: Endgame’

70:07 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert)

113:50 - Outro / Credits

114:40 - Finish.