Hello Riveters—we couldn't resist picking the mics back up and checking in. We wanted to share our thoughts about how to resist, how to practice radical compassion, and what we are doing to make it through these bananas few weeks.

Protecting the Environment: Lisa Jackson

Dec 2nd, 2016 42m 8s

Lisa Jackson, the Former EPA Administrator and current Vice President at Apple, joins Buffy to discuss her career and how she’s leveraged both the public and private sectors to protect the environment. Lisa shares her path about growing up in N

A Riveters Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner Conversations

Nov 23rd, 2016 58m 38s

It's that time of year again: the leaves are turning, the turkeys are gobbling, and the family members are gathering around the table to fight about politics. Here at the Riveters, we're reflecting on what we are thankful for (hint: rhymes wit

Where Do We Go From Here?

Nov 17th, 2016 23m 11s

Don’t give up. Join an organization that inspires you or start your own. Stand in solidarity with those who are at risk of discrimination. Share your opinion widely. Get ready for 2018 and 2020. Honor the matriarchs who have fought these battle

The Journey is the Destination: Kathy Eldon

Nov 3rd, 2016 49m 28s

Acclaimed producer, writer, and activist Kathy Eldon joins us to talk about how she works to inspire creative activism around the world. She founded and runs the Creative Visions Foundation in memory of her son, Dan, who was killed working as a

Who Cares?: Anne-Marie Slaughter, Ai-Jen Poo, and Sheila Lirio Marcello

Oct 27th, 2016 39m 57s

Anne Marie Slaughter, the President of the New American Foundation; Ai-Jen Poo, the Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance; and Sheila Lirio Marcello, the CEO of Care.com join Buffy and Sally to talk about the “caring economy," and

The Women of the Hillary Clinton Campaign: Brynne Craig

Oct 17th, 2016 27m 56s

Brynne Craig, Hillary's National Deputy Director of State Campaigns and Political Engagement, joins Buffy to talk about coming up through field to run one of the most important departments on the campaign. She shares how she lives her truth whi

Lady and Gentlemen, start your engines! - Leilani Münter

Oct 13th, 2016 44m 40s

Leilani Münter joins Sally to discuss what it’s like to be an environmental activist racecar driver, serving vegan food at Nascar, and being intentionally childless to combat overpopulation. Buffy and Sally talk about how they’ve thought about

The Women of the Hillary Clinton Campaign: Christina Reynolds

Oct 11th, 2016 31m 27s

Christina Reynolds, Hillary's Deputy Director of Communications, joins Buffy to talk about opposition research, rapid response, and generally getting s*** done when working to elect our first Madame President. Buffy and Christina trade stories

Living My Authentic Self: Sarah McBride

Oct 6th, 2016 58m 49s

Human Rights Campaign national spokesperson Sarah McBride, the first transgender woman to address a national convention, sits down with Buffy to talk about her transition, being true to yourself, and the fight for equal rights. Sally and Buffy

The Woman of the Hillary Clinton Campaign: Barbara Kinney

Oct 4th, 2016 34m 52s

Barbara Kinney, Hillary Clinton's official photographer, sits down with Sally to discuss what it means to have unprecedented access to the woman shattering the glass ceiling. Barb started as a photographer in Bill Clinton's White House, and sha

Who Run The World?

Sep 22nd, 2016 51m 27s

We're back! Join Buffy Wicks and Sally Smith as they kick off Season 2 of The Riveters, your unfiltered ode to modern womanhood. In this episode Sally sits down with three writers at The Atlantic magazine who are kicking ass and writing a new s

Women Of The West Wing: Tina Tchen

Aug 11th, 2016 46m 49s

Join Buffy and Sally as they discuss the Summer Olympics and all of the badass lady athletes showing the men how it's done. In this installment of our Women of the West series, Sally sits down with Tina Tchen, Michelle Obama's chief of staff, t

Women of The West Wing: Dee Dee Myers

Jul 28th, 2016 37m 51s

Buffy Wicks records from the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia with returning guest Leanne Pittsford to talk about Hillary Clinton becoming to first female US Presidential nominee (hell yes). And Buffy sits down with Dee Dee Myers,

Women of The West Wing: Paulette Aniskoff

Jul 15th, 2016 49m 7s

Buffy and Sally continue The Riveters' 'Women in the West Wing Series' with some practical advice on how to handle difficult work situations and an interview with Paulette Aniskoff, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White Ho

Women Of The West Wing: Valerie Jarrett

Jul 13th, 2016 32m 12s

The Riveters are taking you inside the West Wing with six amazing interviews with badass women who are leading this country. Over the next few weeks you are going to hear from women who have defined the Obama administration, changed our lives f

Episode 17: Season 1 Wrap Up

Jun 1st, 2016 3m 36s

It's not goodbye, it's see you later! Thanks to all of our listeners for an amazing first season. Be sure to follow us on social media and keep an eye out for email updates on our summer series 'Women in the West Wing'. Let's keep in touch!

Episode 16: Buffy Wicks & Sally Smith

May 19th, 2016 1h 4m

Join Buffy and Sally for the final episode of The Riveters Season 1. This week, Buffy and Sally interview each other and share some life changing news.

Episode 15: Administrator Gina McCarthy

May 12th, 2016 37m 32s

Join Sally as she speaks with special guest Gina McCarthy, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.http://www.theriveterspodcast.com

Episode 14: Dr. Libby O'Connell

May 4th, 2016 35m 22s

Join Buffy and Sally as they give practical tips for being taken seriously as a professional and speak with special guest Dr. Libby O'Connell, Chief Historian of the History Channel and A&E Network.http://www.theriveterspodcast.com

Episode 12: Patricia Arquette

Apr 20th, 2016 48m 51s

Join Buffy and Sally as they talk about their personal struggles and triumphs with body image and speak with special guest Patricia Arquette.http://www.theriveterspodcast.com

Episode 11: Senator Tammy Baldwin

Apr 13th, 2016 39m 59s

Join Sally Smith and Buffy Wicks, The Riveters, as they discuss modern womanhood and are joined by special guest Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin.

Episode 10: Katie Packer

Apr 7th, 2016 45m 25s

Join Sally Smith and Buffy Wicks, The Riveters, as they discuss modern womanhood and are joined by special guest Katie Packer, founder of the anti-Trump PAC, Our Principles.

Episode 9: Leanne Pittsford

Mar 31st, 2016 48m 5s

Join Sally Smith and Buffy Wicks, The Riveters, as they discuss modern womanhood and are joined by special guest Leanne Pittsford, Founder of Lesbians Who Tech.

Episode 8: Briana Scurry

Mar 23rd, 2016 47m 24s

Join Sally Smith and Buffy Wicks, The Riveters, as they discuss modern womanhood and are joined by special guest Briana Scurry, a world champion soccer star.