🌟 Welcome to Episode #3 of The Politics Chicks Podcast! 🌟

🎙️ After launching our journey on Substack and hitting our stride with two powerhouse episodes, we’re back—and bringing that same fearless energy to the mic! 

This week, we’re diving into a topic close to our hearts: the power of the arts in education.

🎭 Our guest this episode is the phenomenal Jennifer Farrell—a high school English teacher, veteran theater director, and all-around arts advocate. Jen just wrapped up her 20th year in public education and shares her insight on everything from teen empathy to theater budgets to deodorant-resistant students. (Yes, really.)

👯 Christy and Monica talk with Jen about how theater provides a safe haven for LGBTQ+ kids, helps students develop emotional intelligence, and gives all children—regardless of background—a chance to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

🌈 We also talk about:
 • The importance of funding the arts in public schools 🎨
 • How theater builds empathy, confidence, and community 💬
 • The magic of crying in the dark with strangers during Dear Evan Hansen or Big Fish 😭
 • Why kids need more than just core subjects—they need spaces to belong 🌱

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👉 Thanks so much for joining us on this journey. Keep showing up. Keep speaking up. And remember: Be kind. Be loud. Be a good little human. 💖

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Keywords:
Substack • public education • theater education • LGBTQ+ youth • empathy • teacher life • arts funding • social emotional learning • good humans • safe spaces • political podcast • sassy commentary • hopeful dialogue