The Breakdown
By Women in Politics
The BreakdownDec 23, 2021
Episode 13: Bake-Off REMATCH
In this episode of The Breakdown, Andrea Montenegro Polanco talks with WIP's co-execs, Rebecca and Katherine, while they face off in a baking rematch. Who will be victorious? Listen to find out.
Episode 12: A discussion on Abortion, the Modern Pro-Choice Movement, and Teen Activism
On this episode of The Breakdown, Andrea Montenegro talks with Paxton Smith, a women's reproductive rights activist who made national headlines earlier this year with her valedictory speech on Texas' Heartbeat Bill. The bill, which goes into effect on September 1st, will ban abortions as soon as a fetus has a detectable heartbeat or any time after six weeks of pregnancy. Smith, compelled to bring attention to what she felt was an infringement of her right to women's bodies, delivered an iconic speech that now has brought her many opportunities, including representing the pro-choice movement on a national stage and writing a book! Listen to learn more about the history of abortion from Smith's point of view, insight into her mentality when presenting the speech, a discussion about the book, and her thoughts on the future of the abortion debate.
Episode 11: A Year of WIP: Talking with the Co-Execs
On this episode of The Breakdown, co-hosts Andrea Montenegro and Dhanvi Shah catch up with the co-executives of WIP, Rebecca and Katherine, nearly a year after starting the organization. Unlike TBD's previous works, this episode is (mostly) free of political discussions and is more of light-hearted fun between friends.
Episode 10: Let's Talk Periods
On this episode of The Breakdown, co-hosts Andrea Montenegro and Dhnavi Shah talk with teen menstrual equity advocate Smarika Nepal. Watch this episode to learn more about the origins of menstrual inequity, the pink tax, and Smarika's work as an integral piece of multiple menstrual activism organizations.
Episode 9: Women That Pave The Way For Women
Episode 8: When We Are Silent We Are Still Afraid
On this episode of the Breakdown, co-hosts Andrea Montenegro and Dhanvi Shah sit down with Nancy Love to discuss her experiences as a woman of color in politics and activism. Ms. Love currently serves as the Director of Constituent Services for Pennsylvania State Senator John Kane. Before working in state government, she worked on the presidential and state-wide Democratic campaigns of Bernie Sander and John Kane. **This episode does touch on the 97% statistic and sexual harassments, so please listen at your own discretion.
Episode 6: FeBURRRary in Texas
In this episode of The Breakdown, Andrea Montenegro Polanco and Dhanvi Shah discuss some important announcements, the snows storm that hit Texas, Governor Abbott lifting the mask mandate, the importance of keeping politicians accountable, and coronavirus.
Episode 5: Everything Pre-Valentine's Day
Andrea and Dhanvi discuss impeachment, coronavirus, gun control, and "cancel culture." Happy belated Valentine's Day!
Episode 4: Handshakes Over Hate; WIPxPolititeen
On this episode of the Breakdown, Andrea Montenegro and Dhanvi Shah discuss the political climate entering 2021 with Varoon and Damian from Polititeen.
Episode 3: Holiday Party
On this episode of The Breakdown, Andrea Montenegro and Dhanvi Shah judge a baking contest between WIP's co-executive directors Rebecca Joseph and Katherine Bronov, while interviewing them about the foundation of Women In Politics and their personal lives!
Episode 2: Election Aftermath and Recent Events
Episode 1: 2020 Election
We are so excited to be launching our new "The Breakdown" podcast! We thought it would be fitting to talk about a very important issue: the 2020 election. Enjoy!