Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast, where I give you the scoop on the good news coming out of Washington, and how you can get involved with this thing called democracy.

In this episode, Katherine shares more of the dynamics in the House and the path that led to a new Speaker of the House! Given the House considered new rules, Katherine highlights a few key changes to consider as you watch the news.

Timestamps:

• [1:46] What it takes to win speaker of the house.
• [4:00] How Rep. McCarthy won.
• [5:05] What happened on the floor for McCarthy to win.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast, where I give you the scoop on the good news coming out of Washington, and how you can get involved with this thing called democracy.

On this week's episode, Katherine shares the chaotic week that has become the first week of the 118th Session of Congress. From multiple ballots on a Speaker's vote to uncertainty in Congress, Katherine transitions to talking about some legislative issues Congress may address in 2023 - from government funding to mental health to inflation and even oversight. Learn more about what to expect and the behind-the-scenes peak of what it all means. 

Timestamps:

• [1:37] What's happening in the house - or currently, not happening in the house.
• [4:58] What these next few years may look like.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast, where I give you the scoop on the good news coming out of Washington, and how you can get involved with this thing called democracy.

In this episode, Katherine gives an update on the government funding - will it or won't it expire!? Katherine also delves into some of her favorite holiday traditions - from skating around the Sculpture Gardens to viewing the Botanical Gardens. She gives you a fun look on traditions and how DC slows down to celebrate (well tries to slow down).

Timestamps:

• [1:21] A new spending bill.
• [3:46] Holiday traditions in DC.
• [4:02] The national Christmas tree and the menorah.
• [5:29] Skating at the sculpture garden.
• [6:27] The botanical gardens.
• [7:30] The ballet and The Nutcracker.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast, where I give you the scoop on the good news coming out of Washington, and how you can get involved with this thing called democracy.

In this episode, I share an update on government funding - where does it stand - I also lookback on the 117th Congress and share some key pieces of legislation over the last two years.

Timestamps:

• [1:26] Government funding expiring.
• [6:32] Congress is polarized. 
• [7:40] The 117th congress.
• [9:01] Infrastructure bill.
• [11:00] Inflation reduction act.
• [12:18] Firearm restrictions and gun violence. 
• [13:16] Respect for marriage act.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast, where I give you the scoop on the good news coming out of Washington, and how you can get involved with this thing called democracy.

In this episode, Katherine pulls back the curtain on the roles of Congressional leadership and who you will see serve in those roles next Congress. From constitutionally required roles to ones that have evolved over the years, this episode helps you understand what anyone from the Speaker to Majority/Minority Leader works on!

Timestamps:

• [1:04] House and senate leadership overview - breakdown of the episode
• [2:02] Speaker of the house.
• [3:53] House majority leader.
• [4:43] Majority whip.
• [5:30] House minority leader.
• [6:37] Minority caucus chair.
• [7:28] Minority whip.
• [8:31] President of the senate.
• [9:29] President pro tempore.
• [12:39] Senate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast, where I give you the scoop on the good news coming out of Washington, and how you can get involved with this thing called democracy.

As Congress returns from the Thanksgiving break, they have a full plate - pun intended - before the end of the year. Top of mind is government funding which is set to expire on Friday, December 16th. It is expected that Congress will pass a short-term continuing resolution and Katherine provides insights on what may happen next.

Additionally, Katherine discusses the importance of staff and how they are the lifeblood of Capitol Hill. Katherine delves into the roles in the personal office and Committees of Capitol Hill.

Timestamps:

• [1:40] Another short-term CR in the works? 
• [3:43] Leadership elections.
• [5:43] Staff changes...
• [6:59] Staff changes within personal staff.
• [9:00] Within committee staff. 

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Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/KfizmCcYxM4LgA4Cq0FX-WspxB4

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

In this episode, Katherine discusses the (sometimes dreaded) holiday banter between family and/or friends and politics. Katherine offers up four thoughts for a more enjoyable holiday experience - from active listening and not anticipating to taking time for yourself and being present. Katherine gives tangible tools for seeing the good and politics but not letting it ruin your holiday season.

Timestamps:

• [2:50] Don't anticipate - listen and respond.
• [3:31] Take time for yourself. 
• [4:02] Take a break from political talk.
• [5:12] Stay present.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

In this week's episode, Katherine makes sense of what we learned from the recent midterm elections. To the balance within the House and Senate to what to-do list is left for Congress this year, Katherine shares it all.
 
Timestamps:

• [1:18] Democrats controlling the Senate.
• [2:44] What about the House?
• [4:09] Announcements for presidential runs are going to begin. 
• [5:33] Congress returns.
• [7:26] National Defense Authorization Act. 
• [9:59] Programming notes for the podcast.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

In this week’s episode, Katherine provides an update on the midterm elections. She dives into what issues rose to the top and an overview of what trends popped up. She also discusses what divided government can look like and where the control of the Senate lies.

Timestamps:

• [1:54] Overview of 2022 Elections -trends and what races remain  
• [3:26] The house will stay pretty much the same, the senate is where we will see a change.
• [4:37] Senate race updates in Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada. 

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

Katherine dives into getting ready to vote. She covers registration status and calls out the states that have same-day registration. She also covers how to find a sample ballot and the importance of researching both the candidates and the ballot measures/initiatives. Finally, she reminds you of mail-in ballots, absentee ballots and Election Day voting.

While tedious to make a plan to vote, Katherine reminds listeners of the importance of voting and how sacred it is.

Timestamps:

• [1:35] Registering to vote and checking your registration status
• [2:27] Find a sample ballot and researching the candidates/ballot initiatives 
• [4:07] Voting - may that be in person, mail in ballot or via absentee ballot 

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