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Join POLITICO’s Anna Palmer on the Women Rule Podcast as she takes you backstage with women bosses for real talk on how they made it and what advice they have for women looking to lead. New episodes every other Wednesday. Women Rule is produced by POLITICO in partnership with our founding partners Google and the Tory Burch Foundation.

Join POLITICO’s Anna Palmer on the Women Rule Podcast as she takes you backstage with women bosses for real talk on how they made it and what advice they have for women looking to lead. New episodes every other Wednesday. Women Rule is produced by POLITICO in partnership with our founding partners Google and the Tory Burch Foundation.

 

#148

‘Change comes by rolling up your sleeves’: Alicia Garza, co-founder of Black Lives Matter

For our final episode of 2020, Anna is joined by Alicia Garza, the activist and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement. They look back at 2020 — a year when Americans endured crises from the pandemic to the economic recession, racial injustices and a highly contentious presidential election. Through it all, women have often taken the lead. And as we head into 2021, Alicia tells us how she’s looking to set the course in activism for the year to come. ... Read more

16 Dec 2020

26 MINS

26:23

16 Dec 2020


#147

Breaking down 2020 with Carrie Budoff Brown and Elizabeth Ralph

For her final episode as host of "Women Rule," Anna Palmer is joined by POLITICO editor Carrie Budoff Brown and POLITICO Magazine deputy editor Elizabeth Ralph to talk about the strange year we’ve all lived through — from the presidential election to the global pandemic — and look forward to 2021 and beyond, and what all of it means for women.   ... Read more

02 Dec 2020

29 MINS

29:28

02 Dec 2020


#146

‘Push yourself, but take it easy’: NRCC’s Parker Poling

Now that the 2020 campaign is over, Anna speaks with Parker Poling, the executive director of the National Republican Congressional Committee, which made substantial gains this year. Parker's job is a big responsibility — working with hundreds of campaigns, candidates, members of congress, donors and campaign staffers as the clock ticks down to election day. But Parker herself seems to take it all in stride. She talks about the wisdom she's learned over the years that allows her to do that — and the importance of being kind to yourself along the way. ... Read more

18 Nov 2020

15 MINS

15:28

18 Nov 2020


#145

Presenting "Global Translations": How can the US compete with China Inc.?

"Women Rule" brings you another special episode of POLITICO's new podcast "Global Translations": The pandemic and the rise of China are prompting Republicans and Democrats to turn to government power to grow industries important to America’s security and place in the world. “Industrial policy” is an idea long reviled among Washington policymakers. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to the people trying to make industrial policy cool again. [Luiza Savage] (https://www.politico.com/staff/luiza-savage) is the host of "Global Translations". [Ryan Heath] (https://www.politico.com/states/staff/ryan-heath) is a host of "Global Translations".  [Annie Rees] (https://twitter.com/annielrees?lang=en) is a producer for POLITICO Audio.  [Kara Tabor] (https://twitter.com/KATabor?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) is a producer for POLITICO Audio.  [Jenny Ament] (https://twitter.com/JennyAment)  is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio.  [Irene Noguchi] (https://twitter.com/IreneNoguchi)  is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. [Jennifer Harris] (https://hewlett.org/people/jennifer-harris/)  is a sentior fellow at the Hewlett Foundation, formerly at the US State Department during the Obama administration. [Mariana Mazzucato] (https://twitter.com/MazzucatoM) is an internationally recognized economist and professor at University College London (UCL), and Founder/Director of UCL's [Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose] (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/public-purpose/home) .Check out and subscribe to POLITICO's [Global Translations] (https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations) , and [China Watcher] (https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-china-watcher) newsletters. Read [Luiza Savage's article] (https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/04/china-us-economy-industrial-policy-global-translation-433954) on the new industrial policy emerging in the US to counter China's ascent.Global Translations newsletter: [https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations] (https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations) China Watcher newsletter: [https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-china-watcher] (https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-china-watcher) POLITICO article: [https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/04/china-us-economy-industrial-policy-global-translation-433954] (https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/04/china-us-economy-industrial-policy-global-translation-433954) ... Read more

12 Nov 2020

35 MINS

35:35

12 Nov 2020


#144

The election is over. What just happened?: Ally Mutnick

The 2020 race is finished. And while we don't know all the results yet, we know enough to say this: There was a big gap between what was expected and what ended up happening. Joining Anna to talk it all through is Ally Mutnick, a campaign reporter for POLITICO and expert on all things congressional elections.   Hosted by Anna Palmer Produced by Zack Stanton Executive Producer is Irene Noguchi ... Read more

05 Nov 2020

17 MINS

17:23

05 Nov 2020


#143

Introducing: Global Translations: The world's vaccine tug-of-war

"Women Rule" brings you a special episode of POLITICO's new podcast series "Global Translations." From closed factories to closed borders, the Covid-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of our systems, creating a period of scarcity where demand skyrocketed — from freezers to PPE — and we couldn't supply items fast enough. In this episode of "Global Translations", POLITICO hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath take a deep dive with experts into global supply chains and what "decoupling" and "reshoring" are all about when it comes to America’s reliance on China and the rest of the world.Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations".Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio.Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Adegoke Oke is a professor of supply chain management at Arizona State University.Tom Duesterberg is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He is an expert on trade and foreign policy. David Wertime is POLITICO's editorial director for China and author of the China Watcher newsletter. Check out and subscribe to POLITICO's Global Translations and China Watcher newsletters, and Luiza Savage's in-depth piece on how the pandemic is forging a new consensus on globalization. Global Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations China Watcher: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-china-watcher Supply chain tug-of-war article: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/21/pandemic-forging-new-consensus-globalization-430605 ... Read more

28 Oct 2020

36 MINS

36:40

28 Oct 2020


#142

What I learned by listening: J.Crew CEO Jan Singer

This year, J.Crew is closing all of its stores and offices on Election Day in an effort to encourage its workers to vote. It’s not a move you’d expect from a major corporation. But Jan Singer isn’t your typical CEO. In fact, she didn't even want to be a CEO when she started out — and her (mostly male) superiors were quick to say she couldn't be a CEO unless she changed who she was. She didn't. And now leads one of the most iconic fashion retailers in America. We talked about her journey as a leader, what she's learned from listening, and how the pandemic is shaping J.Crew's outlook.   Hosted by Anna Palmer Produced by Zack Stanton Executive Produced by Irene Noguchi ... Read more

21 Oct 2020

27 MINS

27:31

21 Oct 2020


#141

America Ferrera on 2020, Latino voters and the “Time’s Up” movement

You may know her as the star of “Ugly Betty” and “Superstore,” but right now, America Ferrera is focused on the 2020 election. As the co-founder of She Se Puede, she's working to boost the political participation of Latinas throughout the country. We talked about that, her political awakening as a 9-year-old and her participation in the "Time's Up" movement in Hollywood. ... Read more

07 Oct 2020

25 MINS

25:06

07 Oct 2020


#140

How does 2020 look for Republican women?: Julie Conway

Julie Conway is the executive director of VIEW PAC, a group dedicated to electing more Republican women to the House and Senate. She joined Anna to talk about the 2020 campaign, her tips on how to fundraise successfully, and how the wave of Democratic women elected in 2018 is making it easier to recruit Republican women this year.   Host: Anna Palmer Producer: Zack Stanton Executive Producer: Irene Noguchi If you’re a fan of the show, please subscribe to Women Rule on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Rate us and leave a review. You can also join the Women Rule community by texting WOMEN to 66866. ... Read more

23 Sep 2020

26 MINS

26:14

23 Sep 2020


#139

Inside a $6 billion fundraising machine: ActBlue’s Erin Hill

Erin Hill is the executive director of ActBlue, the tech platform powerhouse behind most small-dollar online donations to Democrats. They've raised more than $6 billion since 2004 — including around $3 billion in the 2020 cycle alone — and have helped Dems solidify a lead in online contributions. We talked about all of that and more: How small-dollar donors are changing politics, how the pandemic is changing small-dollar donors, and what all of this could mean for the future of politics. Anna Palmer is the host of "Women Rule." Zack Stanton is the producer. Irene Noguchi is executive producer of POLITICO Audio. ... Read more

09 Sep 2020

28 MINS

28:00

09 Sep 2020


#138

'When is it a woman’s turn?': The Lincoln Project's Jennifer Horn

Jennifer Horn is the former chair of the New Hampshire GOP. But these days, she's better known for the Lincoln Project — the group of anti-Trump conservatives who support Joe Biden. She joins us to talk about 2020, her journey in politics and the barriers she's encountered in her own runs for office.   Hosted by Anna Palmer Produced by Zack Stanton Executive Produced by Irene Noguchi ... Read more

26 Aug 2020

29 MINS

29:22

26 Aug 2020


#137

‘This one is unprecedented’: Andrea Mitchell on 2020

Andrea Mitchell, the NBC News journalist and television icon, joins Anna to talk about what she's learned over five decades of political conventions, how life has changed for women reporters and where she sees things going from here. ... Read more

12 Aug 2020

24 MINS

24:08

12 Aug 2020


#136

The psychology behind the pandemic: Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth, a Penn psychology professor and host of " [No Stupid Questions] (https://freakonomics.com/nsq/) " from Freakonomics Radio, on the coronavirus pandemic and the unseen psychological reasons that explain why we act the way we do. Duckworth is known for her research on “grit” and self-control — both of which are important characteristics to have when you’re living through times like these. She’s aware that we’re all struggling with those traits right now. And she knows that understanding that — as well as having the self-control to extend empathy to those who, for instance, ignore expert advice in the middle of a global pandemic — will make life a little bit easier for everyone. ... Read more

29 Jul 2020

29 MINS

29:43

29 Jul 2020


#135

Agility is the new superpower: Nina Garcia

Our guest today: Nina Garcia, who in addition to being the editor-in-chief of ELLE Magazine, serves as a judge on “Project Runway.” Her journey to fashion-icon status was an unlikely one: She was an immigrant who came to America to get an education, fell in love with the fashion world, and worked her way to the top after starting out at the very bottom. "I didn’t know anybody here. I didn’t really have any contacts. I had no connections," Garcia tells Anna Palmer. "It was just a big, glamorous industry, and I didn’t really see myself — there were no other Latinas doing it." Throughout her career, Garcia has shown an ability to adapt to new situations — whether that’s taking a chance on a new TV show that would later become a smash-hit, working in the publishing industry at a time of massive upheaval, or staying on top of a fashion world that is built upon the idea of constant change. Anna talks to Nina Garcia about all of that and more on today's episode of "Women Rule." POLITICO's "Women Rule" podcast is produced by Zack Stanton. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Special thanks to Bob Auld for helping us out with recording in New York. If you’re a fan of the show, please subscribe to Women Rule on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Rate us and leave a review.  And please share our episodes on social media. You can also join the Women Rule community by texting WOMEN to 66866. ... Read more

15 Jul 2020

20 MINS

20:16

15 Jul 2020


#134

Padma Lakshmi on how food is a gateway to empathy

Anna's joined by Padma Lakshmi, the author, model and activist who hosts “Top Chef” on Bravo and whose new show, “Taste the Nation,” is now out on Hulu. Padma said she decided to do the show after thinking about what a central role food plays in American culture and everyday life — and how the people behind the food we love are so rarely given the chance to tell their own stories.   Padma’s work away from the culinary world has put her on the forefront of a host of issues: civil liberties, immigrant rights, and raising awareness for endometriosis — a medical condition that millions of American women have, and which has struggled to receive the funding and attention it deserves because of societal assumptions about women and health.   All that and more on the newest episode of "Women Rule." "Women Rule" is hosted by Anna Palmer and produced by Zack Stanton. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.  ... Read more

01 Jul 2020

20 MINS

20:03

01 Jul 2020


#133

Curtis Sittenfeld on 'Rodham' and leading the life that's right for you

Bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld joins Anna to talk about her new novel, "Rodham," which imagines a world where a young Hillary Rodham decides not to marry Bill Clinton. Though this isn't Curtis's first book, it is her first book to be released during a global pandemic — which presents its own challenges. We get into all of that, and more. ... Read more

17 Jun 2020

25 MINS

25:36

17 Jun 2020


#132

Grieving, surviving but hopeful: Teresa Carlson and Dionna Dorsey

Teresa Carlson, VP of Amazon Web Services, and Dionna Dorsey, the owner and designer behind District of Clothing, join to discuss how businesses are pivoting because of the coronavirus pandemic and how the fallout from the protests over the killing of George Floyd are impacting their companies. ... Read more

05 Jun 2020

39 MINS

39:23

05 Jun 2020


#131

Re-open the economy? 'We're not ready yet': Rep. Pramila Jayapal

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal represents Seattle, one of the most hard-hit areas in the country during the coronavirus pandemic. Via Zoom, she and Anna talked about that, why she thinks the economy isn't quite ready to reopen, and what she wishes the Trump administration got wrong in its response. Beyond that, she discussed her history-making path to the Congress, why she often finds leadership lonely, and "the poor men who are so afraid of our talents as women."   ... Read more

20 May 2020

36 MINS

36:19

20 May 2020


#130

Talking coronavirus with Melinda Gates

In this special bonus episode, Melinda Gates, one of the world's most active philanthropists and public health advocates, joins Anna to talk about the coronavirus pandemic, what she wishes the Trump administration would do differently in its response and the things that keep her up at night. ... Read more

08 May 2020

19 MINS

19:03

08 May 2020


#129

‘If you own your vulnerability, it becomes your strength’: Diane von Furstenberg

Today, a break from all things “coronavirus,” as Anna Palmer talks with fashion legend Diane von Furtstenberg. They sat down back before the stay-at-home orders began, when she was in DC to present Ruth Bader Ginsburg with the annual DVF Awards' lifetime achievement prize. And though a whole lot has happened since then, Diane’s advice still rings true for how we can approach life and its challenges. Fashion legend DVF on life, leadership, and why, even now, she feels imposter syndrome. ... Read more

06 May 2020

22 MINS

22:59

06 May 2020


#128

Inside Facebook's 'incredibly aggressive' response to coronavirus: Fidji Simo

A conversation with Fidji Simo, head of the Facebook App, on tech, coronavirus and Facebook’s response to misinformation and anti-quarantine protests. Simo is the 34-year-old who is in charge of Facebook's app — which has 2.2 billion users. She joined to talk through not only how the company is responding to Covid-19, but her own unpredictable journey to the upper echelon of Silicon Valley, and what she's doing to open the door for more women to follow. ... Read more

22 Apr 2020

30 MINS

30:12

22 Apr 2020


#127

‘By December, we are going to go through this again’: Dr. Janis Orlowski

We talk coronavirus with Dr. Janis Orlowski, chief health care officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges, who explains, among other things, the huge shortage of N95 masks the U.S. now faces amid the Covid-19 pandemic. ... Read more

08 Apr 2020

29 MINS

29:50

08 Apr 2020


#126

How coronavirus became the 'story of our lifetime': Joanne Kenen

Joanne Kenen, the executive editor of POLITICO’s health care coverage, walks us through the COVID-19 outbreak, America’s slow response and what we should expect in the weeks and months to come. ... Read more

25 Mar 2020

28 MINS

28:18

25 Mar 2020


#125

‘You’d be shocked how many ideas you have’: Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp

She’s the co-founder and CEO of one of the biggest e-commerce subscription companies in the world. Katia Beauchamp joins us to talk about how she figured out what she wanted to do, the value of starting wherever you are, and what she does to declutter her thinking. ... Read more

11 Mar 2020

26 MINS

26:25

11 Mar 2020


#124

'You are the owner of your body': Natalia Kanem

On this special "International Women's Day" episode, Anna is joined by Dr. Natalia Kanem, head of the UNFPA. Her job is to help protect and promote access to sexual and reproductive health and health education throughout the world — especially for girls and women. ... Read more

06 Mar 2020

25 MINS

25:11

06 Mar 2020


#123

Harris Faulkner is ‘hungrier than ever’ for the truth

The Fox News host gets real about #MeToo, the 2020 election and what it’s like as the only woman of color to anchor a weekday news show on any major cable network. ... Read more

26 Feb 2020

29 MINS

29:19

26 Feb 2020


#122

‘I have no illusion about how dirty this could get’: Amy Kennedy

She’s a teacher, mental health advocate and part of one of America’s most famous political families. But does Amy Kennedy have what it takes to oust an incumbent Republican congressman in one of America’s most closely watched 2020 races? ... Read more

12 Feb 2020

21 MINS

21:41

12 Feb 2020


#121

‘I have a voice and I need to try to use it’: Kathryn Murdoch

Kathryn Murdoch opens up about her famous Fox News-owning in-laws, the existential threat of climate change, why politics is so broken — and why she plans on spending $100 million to fix it. ... Read more

29 Jan 2020

23 MINS

23:59

29 Jan 2020