Madam Policy

Who rules Rules? Kim Corbin, that's who. After landing a congressional internship during college, Kim fell in love with Capitol Hill and has dedicated her professional career to creating life-changing policy. Today, from her office in the U.S. Capitol, Kim is the Senior Advisor for the powerful House Rules Committee. In this episode you will hear why Kim believes that mentorship is important and how she uses her knowledge to serve as a sponsor for many young professionals; predictions for the budget reconciliation package; advice that she would give to young women about navigating a career in politics; and more! Pro tip: grab a pen and paper for notes because Kim shares amazing advice during this episode!

* This episode was recorded on October 6, 2021. 

As a former FBI Special Agent who is now a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst, Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, attorney, and prolific writer, Asha Rangappa is a trusted and highly sought-after voice in the national security arena. Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson as they chat with Asha about her exciting FBI career, how she manages the responsibility of her large social media presence, and how she uses her powerful voice to help amplify and inform others. Asha also shares the story of how she made history by becoming one of the first Indian American women to graduate from Quantico and how that almost didn't happen. You don't want to miss this episode!

Carla Frisch is passionate about climate policy.  A ten-year veteran of the Department of Energy, Carla brought this passion home when she rejoined the Department earlier this year as Acting Executive Director of the Office of Policy.  Carla joined hosts Dee Martin and Christine Wyman on Madam Policy to discuss all things climate, both professionally and personally.  In this episode you will hear: how national climate targets are driving DOE's comprehensive and all-in approach to climate; how clean energy technology and investments can drive the U.S. economy; the importance of climate provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework and reconciliation process; and Carla's take on the value of staying true to your career goals and path.  A must listen in advance of COP-26!

Brooke Ringel has mastered the art of using law, policy and data analysis to become a powerhouse in international trade law. Brooke, a partner at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, joined hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson on Madam Policy for a deep-dive into her work as an international trade attorney. In this episode you will hear: how Covid has impacted international trade and how Brooke is adjusting to better serve her clients; details about her journey to becoming an international trade attorney, and about her involvement with the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) and the WITT Trust. Brooke also shares "contrarian" advice to achieving work-life balance. This is an episode that you won't want to miss!

The Ascend Fund's Abbie Hodgson set an aggressive goal: achieve gender parity in U.S. politics by 2050. That's two decades earlier than if we maintained the current rate of electing women. Tune in to hear the plan! In a conversation led by hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson, Abbie also shares details about her journey running for office and how her experiences in a male-dominated field inspired her to build a pathway for women in politics. Believing diversity makes democracy stronger, Abbie is committed to recruiting more women run for office regardless of party affiliation. She uses the advice she would tell her younger self to inspire others—know your values, know your worth, and let your values guide your work!

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A text from a good friend sparked this week's guest to do what she describes as the bravest thing she's ever done:  run for Congress. Now, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA) uses her medical degree to shape healthcare policy as a Member of Congress. Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson as they talk about creating history with the nation's first pediatrician elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn more about Rep. Schrier's unique journey to Congress and how she's using her platform to help prevent suicide, combat wildfires, recover economically from COVID, and much more! Her advice: Be brave and use your unique skills to address complex problems!

Wondering what’s happening legally on the restrictive state abortion bans in Texas and Mississippi? Wondering if there will be any political fallout? Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson for a special episode of Madam Policy featuring Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. Skye is an attorney and a frontline advocate and champion for equality. She chats with Madam Policy about the legal battles in Texas and Mississippi, the important role of data and evidence in the judicial process, and shares what’s next for Democracy Forward. Hint: it includes the continued fight for justice! Skye shares some great advice that she would give to her 24-year-old self. Don’t miss out!

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Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson for the latest episode of Madam Policy featuring Lauren Baer! As Managing Partner of Arena, Lauren leads and trains the next generation of female, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ campaign staff and political candidates. In this week's episode, you will hear more about her work at Arena; what she learned from her prior experience as a senior advisor to two secretaries of State and as a candidate for U.S. Congress; why it's important to own your identity; and how she is using her platform to promote representation and diversity in the political arena!

Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson for a new episode of Madam Policy featuring Dr. Tarika Barrett! As CEO of Girls Who Code, Dr. Barrett leads the mission of inspiring more girls to become computer scientists and engineers. To date, 450,000 girls have gone through Girls Who Code programs. In this episode, you will hear more about Dr. Barrett's meeting with President Biden discussing improving the nation's cybersecurity; the work of Girls Who Code to close the gender gap in tech; and how she is using her platform to create the diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech field. If you can see it, you can be it!

Join us for a special episode of Madam Policy where your hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson are joined by Gina McCarthy, the first National Climate Advisor for the White House and Former EPA Administrator for President Obama. Advisor McCarthy discusses how she defines "success" when addressing an issue as big as climate change, why she believes the Biden Administration's Build Back Better plan is an investment in the future, goals for infrastructure in the Black community, and the role she believes hydrogen plays in addressing climate change.