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5 Podcasts
That Share Informative Legislation
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More than ever it's important for people to know what decisions the government makes and the impact it has on everyday people. Staying informed and understanding why certain decisions are made helps us better advocate for ourselves.
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The Age Guide: Perspectives On The Aging Journey
Aging Well: Building Better Aging Policy
Ryann Hill, Aging Policy and Advocacy Expert, shares the realities facing older adults and caregivers today and offers guidance on how listeners can take meaningful action. This episode explores how aging policy brings people together across party lines, how to effectively and confidently engage your legislators, and why the Older Americans Act continues to serve as the backbone of community-based supports for older adults.
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NCSL Podcasts
Big Changes for Medicaid
Kathryn Costanza, who closely follows Medicaid policy at NCSL, and Neda Jasemi, a senior policy analyst at the National Association of Medicaid Directors, talk about the changes in the 2025 legislation, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill or H.R. 1, affect eligibility standards for the program and changes in the way states can finance their portion of Medicaid costs.
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Matters of Policy & Politics
Divided We Stand? David Brady on America’s “New Electoral Instability”
David W. Brady, a renowned political scientist, talks about how America went from relative political stability in the postwar era—one party controlling Congress for the better part of four decades leading up to 1994—to the past three decades of revolving-door majorities on Capitol Hill and increasing partisan bitterness in our political discourse, and the present instability that comes with it.
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Policy 360
Gerrymandering: A New Era of Re-districting Battles
Duke professor Jonathan Mattingly, and former congressional staffer Asher Hildebrand, talk about recent decisions to redraw districts in key states, and why redrawing of districts now is a stark contrast compared to how it's been done in the past.
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Black Girls Do Politics
ICE, Courts & Coco: Black Girls vs. the System
Alexis Buchanan Thomas and Summer Nettles talk about the chaotic state of ICE crackdowns and how you can stay safe, while also advocating for a safer community.
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Community Notes
When we picture the First World War, we don’t really think about soldiers performing in drag, love letters exchanged between those in uniform, and queer individuals navigating institutions that denied their existence. Lavender Ranks explores how queer people found intimacy, community, and survival during one of the deadliest conflicts in modern history.
Looking for stories about crooks, cults, and catastrophes? Check out RedHanded, the multi-award-winning true crime podcast hosted by Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire enjoyed by 4 million listeners each month.
Own It with Angie Hicks is where homeowners tackle the decisions that actually matter — not leaky faucets, but the big calls — with the co-founder of Angi and 30 years of home industry expertise in their corner.
American Afterlife recently reached #1 on Apple Podcasts' Fiction chart following its launch. The cinematic audio drama stars Scarlett Estevez (Lucifer, Disney's Bunk'd) and is adapted from Pedro Hoffmeister's bestselling novel.
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