One day, Emily will stop fawning all over the guests. Today is not that day. Jinyoung Lee Englund is running in a special election for Washington State Senate, is incredibly determined, and believes in the power of bipartisanship. Come on, what's not to love?

Lesson of the day: Words Matter. And Lorie Burch, running for Representative in TX-3, knows how to use them. She's prepared, determined, and ready to represent Texans. Now she just needs us to show up for her! (Plus, Emily's eclipse 2017 story)

In the 6 month anniversary episode (!!!), Emily chats with (fangirls all over) Deedra Abboud about her run for Senate (absolutely on fire - in a good way), what made her fall in love with Arizona (love at first vacation), and what it's like running in her state as a minority (woman, Democrat, Muslim).

Arizona's 8th district hasn't had a serious Democratic challenger in years. Brianna Westbrook is changing that. She's tough, she's determined, and she's ready for a fight. Look out Congress, Brianna's coming for you!

Natashia Burch Hulsey is introverted, former military, in graduate school, and running as an Independent for Arkansas's 2nd District. Intrigued? That's just the surface -wait till you get to know her.

If anyone looks like a politician, it's Sophia Houdaigui, Running Start's 2017 #ILookLikeAPolitician Ambassador! Sophia's crazy smart and, at 18, a future major political player. Don't think we won't be all "I knew her when" when Sophia's running the world.

Our first ever multi-guest interview! Margo McClinton Stoglin and Brooke Lopez join Emily to talk about IGNITE and lighting (igniting) the political passion in young women, #DeclareYourAmbition, and their own political backgrounds (and futures!)

If you're ready to talk about podcasts, being a military spouse, and running for school board with an awesome woman who isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in - good news! That's just what you'll get with Mary McIntyre of Charlottesville, VA!

Happy 4th of July! In this week's episode, Emily recites poetry and talks to Tara Gaston, who is running for Saratoga Springs City Supervisor. A good time is had by all!

If the President is your neighbor, you should listen to this episode - Vanessa Aronson wants to be your City Council Representative! Vanessa talks to Emily about childhood political ambitions, working as a teacher in NYC, and how she's the most qualified newcomer in her primary.