February has been a tumultuous month in politics. From acquittal, the State of the Union, Iowa, New Hampshire, and two intense primary debates, Paris and Amelie give a brief overview of everything that happened in the last month.

Caucuses and Capitol Hill

Feb 1st, 2020 10m 46s

Amelie and Paris are back this week to break down two topics that have dominated the news cycle: Impeachment and the Iowa caucuses. They also discuss events that may have flown under your radar including a key Supreme Court case, President Trum

NATO, NAFTA, and Jerrold Nadler

Dec 14th, 2019 9m 11s

This week, Paris and Amelie discuss the articles of impeachment and how they relate to the hearings last month. They also discuss the changing demographics in the 2020 election as the Iowa caucuses approach. Lastly, they summarize key events fr

Taxes, Teachers, and Impeachment

Nov 7th, 2019 10m 41s

This week, we discuss the recent vote in the House to formalize the impeachment inquiry as well as updates on the status of President Trump's tax returns (which, yes, have still not been released). We also spend time on the 15-day Chicago teach

What do Syria, Ukraine, and 5 Court Cases All Have in Common?

Oct 15th, 2019 11m 22s

Amelie and Paris are back with a new weekly episode. This week, President Trump dominates the headlines once again. Between the backlash he faced for pulling US troops out of Syria, the ongoing Ukrainian scandal coupled with a formal impeachmen

The Winners and Losers of Debate Night #3

Sep 16th, 2019 13m 46s

This week, we return to discuss the third round of Democratic debates. This debate marked the first time that the top 10 candidates took the stage together, and would hopefully give us a better idea of where each candidate stands in the race, (

The Supreme Court in 2019

Aug 10th, 2019 9m 36s

This week's episode is centered around the judicial branch. This year has gone by so fast, you may have missed many critical decisions made by the newly conservative Supreme Court. In this episode we talk about four of these cases, dealing with

McConnell vs. McGrath in 2020

Jul 17th, 2019 9m 51s

This week, Amelie and Paris give updates on the citizenship question on the census, Mueller's incoming visit to Congress, new regulations on social media usage, and, of course, the Democratic primary. They spend the rest of the episode reviewin

The Emergency Spending Bill, Census, and Fourth of July

Jul 7th, 2019 9m 20s

This week, Amelie and Paris discuss the emergency spending bill passed by Congress and how Speaker Pelosi attempts to unify a divided Democratic Party. We then speak on the controversial citizenship question that could potentially be on the 202

The First Democratic Primary Debates

Jun 29th, 2019 12m 44s

This week, Paris and Amelie sit down and discuss what happened over the course of the two-night Democratic primary debates. We analyze each candidate's performance and talk about the issues that came up the most and the ones that were rarely me

Facial Recognition and Competition on the Campaign Trail

Jun 7th, 2019 9m 56s

Amelie and Paris discuss the recent hearings on Capitol Hill on the impacts of facial recognition technology on civil rights. They also catch up on what the Democratic frontrunners have been doing on the campaign trail and analyze their policy

Young People in Politics: Josie Urrea

Jun 3rd, 2019 12m 6s

In our fourth Young People in Politics episode, we sit down with Josie Urrea, a high school senior and the first student to ever serve as Vice President of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. We talk about her unique experience in offic

Foreign Policy and the Opioid Trial

Jun 1st, 2019 9m 10s

This week, Paris and Amelie discuss what is going on overseas, from Theresa May's resignation and the future of Brexit to US involvement and instability in the Middle East. While we spend a lot of this episode focusing on international news, we

Interview with State Senator Sarah Elfreth

May 27th, 2019 14m 16s

This week, we interview Maryland State Senator Sarah Elfreth. She is the youngest woman currently in the Senate and has been very busy her first legislative session. We talk about the bills she has sponsored, educational and environmental polic

Lesser-Known Democrats in 2020

May 24th, 2019 10m 22s

This week, Paris Sistilli makes her debut as the new co-host on the podcast! We sit down and discuss the lesser-known 8 of the 23 Democratic candidates. While it is easy to stay informed on the platforms of frontrunners such as Joe Biden and Ka

Young People In Politics: Rida Alvi

May 10th, 2019 13m 55s

This week, we talk to Rida Alvi, the new Student Member of the Board of Education and the first hijabi to hold the position. We discuss the election, her beginnings with student government, and her policy goals as SMOB. This is also Mallory's l

The Fed, Measles, and Gun Control

May 5th, 2019 10m 18s

We discuss what has happened on Capitol Hill in the last week: the Department of Justice, the Federal Reserve, and the lingering repercussions of Otto Warmbier's death. We also address larger issues the country is facing: the growing anti-vaxx

Young People in Politics: Our Minds Matter Movement

Apr 26th, 2019 14m 42s

In the second episode of our sub-series "Young People in Politics," we talk to the ladies behind Our Minds Matter, an organization that aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and advocate for more mental health resources in schools. We

Polarization Within Party Lines

Apr 19th, 2019 9m 39s

In this episode, we discuss the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral, President Trump’s 2020 Campaign, the Mueller Report, Ilhan Omar’s recent controversy, and Nancy Pelosi's interview with 60 minutes. Throughout the episode, they speculate on the

The Democrats and Homeland Security

Apr 12th, 2019 8m 54s

This week we discuss the recent resignation of the Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen and how it relates to President Trump's border policies. We also share what the current Democratic candidates for President have been doing as we

Young People in Politics: Amelia Farrell

Apr 4th, 2019 15m 2s

In a brand new sub-series "Young People in Politics" Amelie and Mallory sit down to interview youth activists leading change in their communities. In this episode, they talk to Amelia Farrell about the importance of advocacy and climate change.

Pocket-Sized Politics Takes on DC

Mar 28th, 2019 8m 53s

This week's episode comes a day early because Amelie and Mallory had the opportunity to go to the US Capitol and watch the House of Representatives live as they voted on overturning President Trump's veto as well as attend several House committ

McCain and Policy Change

Mar 22nd, 2019 9m 9s

We discuss gun reform following the New Zealand mass shooting, President Trump's ongoing negative sentiments towards the late Senator John McCain, Elizabeth Warren's controversial CNN town hall and issues with a widening democratic primary. Con

Is This What Democracy Looks Like?

Mar 15th, 2019 10m 16s

This week, we summarize the news from Brexit updates to lowering the voting age to 16. We make this episode a little more personal, with commentary from our differing perspectives on the voting age. Let us know what you think. Please don’t forg

What’s Going on in the House?

Mar 8th, 2019 10m 55s

On our 10th episode, we briefly discuss the US trade deficit and more potential presidential candidates for 2020. Our main focus is on recent events in the House of Representatives. Between the Cohen testimony and Ilhan Omar's controversial com