Your Political Playlist

Your Political Playlist is your definitive guide to politics in the new Presidential administration and the new Congress, explained by the women who know it best. Every week join host Emily Tisch Sussman, a veteran of political campaigns, for smart, bite-size conversations with women at the seat of power and activism. Over the past three seasons, the show has brought you over 50 guests, including Secretary Hillary Clinton, Stacey Abrams, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, broken news in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Hill, and Politico and named one of Refinery29’s Podcasts to Look Forward to.

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Bonus: Governor Kathy Hochul

September 8, 2022 • 29 mins

Join us for special episode of “Your Political Playlist,” as host Emily Tisch Sussman talks with New York's first female governor, Governor Kathy Hochul. She is up for reelection this November against conservative pro-life, pro-gun republican Lee Zeldin. Emily spoke with Governor Hochul about her experience as a woman in politics, especially after she assumed office unexpectedly when the former governor resigned, and how she us...

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Introducing She Pivots

June 8, 2022 • 1 min

After four incredible seasons of Your Political Playlist, host Emily Tisch Sussman has launched a new podcast called She Pivots. It’s been almost a year in the making and we would be so grateful if you went over to She Pivots and listened and subscribed. Join Emily every week as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. In partnership with ...

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Bonus: Tan France Talks About Paid Leave

October 29, 2021 • 27 mins

Join us for another special episode of “Your Political Playlist,” as host Emily Tisch Sussman talks with Tan France on an Instagram Live with Marie Claire. Emily spoke with Tan about the need for a federal paid leave program on the same day it was reported that the paid leave program was dropped from the reconciliation bill. Together they dive into why paid leave is important for new parents like Tan and talk about his experience a...

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Bonus: Senator Gillibrand and Secretary Granholm

October 8, 2021 • 28 mins

Join us for a special episode of “Your Political Playlist,” as host Emily Tisch Sussman sits down with both Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. During her conversation with Senator Gillibrand for Parents Magazine’s Moms Run the World series, Emily spoke with her about how the reconciliation bill was inspired by policies Gillibrand campaigned on in 2019. Secretary Granholm joined Emily on Marie Claire’...

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Season 4 Finale: Chelsea Clinton

July 1, 2021 • 22 mins

For the season finale of “Your Political Playlist,” host Emily Tisch Sussman sits down with Chelsea Clinton to share in their experiences as mothers of three young children and dove into the impact of the pandemic on children’s mental health. Together they explore what it was like raising kids in a pandemic and how we use stories and conversations to continue to raise conscious children. Your Political Playlist connects you with ...

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Technology, Misinformation, and its Impact on Democracy

June 24, 2021 • 26 mins

This week, host Emily Tisch Sussman is bringing a panel conversation to you from the 92nd Street Y’s State of Democracy Summit. After the insurrection that occurred on January 6th, experts are inspecting how technology and misinformation can directly impact Democracy as we know it. Emily talks with a panel of experts to understand exactly how this happened in the past and how the country can work to correct it. Your Political Pla...

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Discussing Black Joy with Yara Shahidi

June 18, 2021 • 14 mins

On this week’s special episode, Emily is handing over the reins to Michele Jawando to host a Juneteenth special with Yara Shahidi. As a 21-year-old actress and activist, Yara has spent the better part of her life as an outspoken advocate. From feminist in STEM to voter engagement to Black representation, she has garnered respect from Hollywood legends to political greats. Together, Michele and Yara unpack what it means to be a Blac...

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The New Culture War with GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis

June 10, 2021 • 26 mins

After a shoutout from Taylor Swift on Twitter, GLAAD's President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis joins Emily to talk about policies needed to advance LGBTQ+ rights, as well as the importance of the Equality Act, which sits in Congress. This month the LGBTQ+ community and allies across the world celebrate Pride Month. It’s a month of celebration and a reflection of Stonewall. Over 50 years ago, trans women led the riot that m...

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Debunking the Big Lie w/Vote.org's Andrea Hailey

June 3, 2021 • 18 mins

The 2020 election had a record turnout, but since then 22 states and counting have enacted laws to limit voting. The hundreds of voter suppression bills in states across the country that have been introduced are a direct response to the ‘Big Lie’ - a conspiracy theory developed by Republicans falsely claiming that the 2020 election was fraudulent. Today, Emily is unpacking the Big Lie with Vote.org CEO Andrea Hailey. They dive into...

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Unpacking the Israel-Palestine Crisis

May 27, 2021 • 48 mins

Over the past month, the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis has propelled the topic back into the spotlight. This week, Emily is handing over the microphone to educator, entrepreneur, and activist Jenna Arnold and her husband Jeremy Goldberg, a board member for Seeds of Peace and Search for Common Ground, to discuss their perspective about what is happening with the Israel-Palestine crisis. Together they talk through the violence we h...

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Creating Opportunity with Jenny Galluzzo

May 20, 2021 • 21 mins

We have heard it repeatedly: women have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Emily sits down with The Second Shift co-founder Jenny Galluzzo to talk about how companies can empower women to rejoin the workforce. Instead of thinking about government policy this week, we’re considering the role of the private sector in strengthening the job market for women. Your Political Playlist connects you with...

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The Care Economy with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo

May 13, 2021 • 15 mins

The Biden Administration has clearly made the care economy a priority: first with an investment in the American Rescue Plan, then through additional investments in child care, at-home care, and early education. After being tasked with selling the American Jobs Plan to the public, Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo sits down with host, Emily Tisch Sussman to talk about how jobs, the economy, and child care are inextricably linked....

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Mother’s Day Special with Governor Gretchen Whitmer

May 9, 2021 • 13 mins

Today, Emily is exploring the more personal side of politics, with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Following her conversation with the governor in the fall, Emily is talking with the governor this Mother’s Day, about how she has navigated being a mother all while leading the state through a historic pandemic. After having protesters with semi-automatic weapons on her lawn, Governor Whitmer details the difficult conversations s...

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A Purpose Driven Life with Crystal McCrary

May 6, 2021 • 33 mins

This week, Emily is sitting down with Crystal McCrary, award-winning film and television producer, director, author, lawyer, mother, and activist. Crystal details how she was one of Vice President Harris’s first calls when Senator Harris was deciding to run for President, and how she then took her experience with Vice President Harris’s campaign to her husband Ray McGuire’s current campaign for mayor of New York City. Your Politi...

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Biden’s First 100 Days with Tamara Fucile

April 29, 2021 • 20 mins

Last night, President Biden delivered his first speech to a joint session of Congress highlighting his priorities just days before his 100th day in office. After passing a historic COVID relief bill and announcing massive spending plans, Biden has made his plans to invest in the country clear. This week, Emily is sitting down with Tamara Fucile to dive into the budget and economic implications of the actions Biden has made so far. ...

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Earth Day Special with NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Director, Jacqueline Patterson

April 22, 2021 • 17 mins

In honor of Earth Day, Emily is sitting down with Jacqueline Patterson, Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice program who has dedicated her career to fighting for communities most impacted by climate change. Emily talks with Jacqui about how and why climate change disproportionately impacts the communities who contribute to it the least, and what the new Biden-Harris Administration is doing to tackle these issues ...

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Tanya Snyder Tells Us What the Deal is with Biden’s New Infrastructure Plan

April 15, 2021 • 19 mins

President Biden’s newly announced American Jobs Plan is a massive investment into everything from roads and bridges, broadband, clean water, child care, and more. Today, Emily is sitting down with transportation expert and reporter at Politico, Tanya Snyder. They dive into why infrastructure matters in terms of climate change, broadband, and equity. And not to mention, they talk about why infrastructure is sexy! Your Political Pl...

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Combatting Anti-Asian Hate with Congresswoman Grace Meng

April 8, 2021 • 16 mins

The tragedy in Atlanta and the sharp rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans have made it clear that we all have a part to play to #StopAsianHate. This week, Emily is talking with Congresswoman Grace Meng about the dramatic increase in anti-Asian hate over the past year and her leadership with the COVID-19 hate crimes bill that she introduced into the House in March. Your Political Playlist connects you with diverse and unfil...

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The Marshall Plan for Moms with Reshma Saujani

April 1, 2021 • 19 mins

COVID-19 has pulled back the curtain on unpaid and unseen labor in the household, exposing the inequalities that still exist in millions of homes in the United States. As the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code and mother, Reshma Saujani has felt the same strain between work and home life that millions of mothers have felt over the past year. This week, host Emily Tisch Sussman dives deep into a bold solution to compensate mothers fo...

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The Politics Behind Your Food with Ellen Gustafson

March 25, 2021 • 15 mins

Food is essential to the lives of every person - and it intersects with climate change, education, health, infrastructure and more. In 2020, there were more than 50 million food insecure Americans, creating an unprecedented need for solutions to our food economy. This week Emily is sitting down with Ellen Gustafson, co-founder of FEED Projects and The 30 Project to talk about what policies the Biden-Harris administration can imple...

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Bonus: Tan France Talks About Paid Leave

Bonus: Senator Gillibrand and Secretary Granholm

Season 4 Finale: Chelsea Clinton

Technology, Misinformation, and its Impact on Democracy

Discussing Black Joy with Yara Shahidi

The New Culture War with GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis

Debunking the Big Lie w/Vote.org's Andrea Hailey

Unpacking the Israel-Palestine Crisis

Creating Opportunity with Jenny Galluzzo

The Care Economy with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo

Mother’s Day Special with Governor Gretchen Whitmer

A Purpose Driven Life with Crystal McCrary

Biden’s First 100 Days with Tamara Fucile

Earth Day Special with NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Director, Jacqueline Patterson

Tanya Snyder Tells Us What the Deal is with Biden’s New Infrastructure Plan

Combatting Anti-Asian Hate with Congresswoman Grace Meng

The Marshall Plan for Moms with Reshma Saujani

The Politics Behind Your Food with Ellen Gustafson

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Bonus: Governor Kathy Hochul

Introducing She Pivots