In episode 94, we continue to talk through important things that'll be on your ballot this November other than the Presidential race. We cover battleground Senate, gubernatorial, and state Supreme Court races. Tune in to hear if any of these will be on your ballot!

Resources

• Cook Political Report | Non-Partisan Political Analysis for US Elections & Campaigns
• The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024 | CNN Politics
• United States Senate elections, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• Why does the U.S. Senate race in California matter? (usc.edu)
• Colin Allred - Wikipedia
• United States Senate election in Maryland, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• United States Senate election in California, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• U.S. House battlegrounds, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• North Carolina gubernatorial election, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• The governor's races that really matter in 2024 - POLITICO
• New Hampshire primary voters to pick candidates for short but intense campaigns | AP News
• State Supreme Court Elections to Watch in 2024 | State Court Report
• Three Ohio Supreme Court races on the November ballot will have a huge impact in the coming years • Ohio Capital Journal
• Michigan Supreme Court elections, 2024 - Ballotpedia

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In episode 93, we explore the pivotal state ballot measures across the country that could reshape communities in the 2024 election.

Ohio’s Issue 1 Citizens Not Politicians (Anti-Gerrymandering) Resources

• Yes on Issue 1 » Citizens Not Politicians
• Ohio Issue 1, Establish the Citizens Redistricting Commission Initiative (2024) - Ballotpedia
• Ohio Voter Guide
• Gerrymandering Explained | Brennan Center for Justice

Resources

• 2024 ballot measures - Ballotpedia
• Ballot Measures • OpenSecrets
• Ballot initiative - Ballotpedia
• Ballot measure - Ballotpedia
• History of abortion ballot measures - Ballotpedia
• Reproductive Rights Today Newsletter - News from the States (States Newsroom)
• Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States - Ballotpedia
• Weed, wages and same-sex marriage: The most intriguing ballot measures that voters will decide in November - POLITICO
• Marijuana laws and ballot measures in the United States - Ballotpedia

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In episode 92, we welcome Jessie Jaskulsky, the inspiring founder of Surrogacy Simplified, who shares her personal journey through these challenges and how it led her to be a strong advocate for 3rd party reproduction. She also shares how you can be an advocate as well!

After a devastating 22-week pregnancy loss that led to secondary infertility, Jessie spent years trying to complete her family and ultimately had both of her daughters through surrogacy. Through Jessie's journey to becoming a mom, she felt as if there was an obstacle at every turn. Because of this journey, Jessie founded Surrogacy Simplified, a boutique surrogacy consulting and white glove concierge, that helps Intended Parents start or complete their family through the selfless gift of surrogacy. Jessie takes care of all the details, big and small, allowing her clients to truly enjoy this beautiful pathway to parenthood.

How to Contact Jessie/Surrogacy Simplified:

• Jessie's Email: jessie@surrogacysimplified.com
• Surrogacy Simplified Instagram
• Skool Link
• Surrogacy Simplified

Resources:

• IVF access overwhelmingly seen as a good thing in the US | Pew Research Center
• Alabama lawmakers rush to restore IVF services after court ruling | PBS News
• IVF ban, reproductive rights get new focus amid Southern Baptist vote (usatoday.com)
• A push to protect IVF failed in the Senate. Here's why. (usatoday.com)

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In episode 91, we tackle the heated debates over crime and immigration under the Trump and Biden administrations.

Sources

• How Voters Feel About Key Issues
• Statement from President Biden on Record Decrease in Crime in First Quarter of 2024
• Crime Rates and the 2024 Election
• Was America Safer Under Donald Trump Than Joe Biden?
• No, crime has not 'skyrocketed' under Joe Biden, as Rep. Nancy Mace claimed
• Biden Administration Claimed Crime Rate Is at 50-Year Low. Is It?
• Trump's And Biden's Records On Crime
• I debated Kamala Harris. Here’s how she wins against Trump
• What Is the First Step Act — And What’s Happening With It?
• The First Step Act: A Five-Year Review and the Path Forward
• Defunding the police will happen naturally without state and local aid
• Fact-checking Trump’s misleading statement that Kamala Harris ‘wants to defund the police’
• Biden’s border record: Trump’s claims vs. reality
• What Happens to Immigration Under Harris vs. Trump
• Trump did not sign any major immigration laws, but he did issue orders that changed policy
• How Trump's wall is working
• Trump may derail Senate talks on border security and a Ukraine deal
• Biden’s border record: Trump’s claims vs. reality

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In episode 90, we compare the economic performances of the Biden-Harris and Trump administrations.

Sources

• Election 2024 Poll: How Voters Feel About Key Issues - Newsweek
• Final 2016 Jobs Report - The Atlantic
• Obama's Final Numbers - FactCheck.org
• Trump's Numbers October 2019 Update - FactCheck.org
• Trump's Final Numbers - FactCheck.org
• Biden's Numbers, July 2024 Update - FactCheck.org
• What Is Unemployment? (investopedia.com)
• Jobs Growth: Overview and Applications (investopedia.com)
• Nonfarm Payroll (investopedia.com)
• U.S. Debt by President: Dollar and Percentage 2024 | ConsumerAffairs®
• Was the economy better under Trump or Biden? A comparison in 8 charts. | Vox
• U.S. unemployment hit a historic low
• Trump's economy record exposes a complicated reality during presidency | AP News
• Recent Inflation Trends in the G7 | The White House
• Wait, what does 'price gouging' mean? (msn.com)
• Biden's American Rescue Plan - The Washington Post

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In episode 89, we welcome back the extraordinary Priya Bathija, founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, to dissect the critical impact of the upcoming election on women's health.

Priya is a nationally-recognized healthcare leader, attorney, and policy expert. She is currently Founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, which serves as a guide for healthcare leaders as they improve women's health. Previously, she was at the American Hospital Association where she led policy efforts and strategic initiatives on value, health equity and maternal health. She started her career as a healthcare attorney and served as in-house counsel and a member of the executive leadership teams at ProMedica and MedStar Health. Priya is also a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Priya is a nationally-recognized healthcare leader, attorney, and policy expert. She is currently Founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, which serves as a guide for healthcare leaders as they improve women's health. Previously, she was at the American Hospital Association where she led policy efforts and strategic initiatives on value, health equity and maternal health. She started her career as a healthcare attorney and served as in-house counsel and a member of the executive leadership teams at ProMedica and MedStar Health. Priya is also a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Connect with Priya and Nyoo Health:

• Nyoo Health LinkedIn
• Priya's LinkedIn
• Nyoo Health Website
• Nyoo Health Instagram

Resources:

• Kaiser Family Foundation
• American College of Physicians

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In episode 88, we dive into the candidacy of Kamala Harris for President and review her lengthy and impressive resume.

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Resources:

• Kamala Harris: The Vice President (whitehouse.gov)
• The history behind JD Vance’s 'childless cat ladies' comment : NPR
• Kamala Harris' stepdaughter responds to 'childless' attack from JD Vance: 'I love my three parents' (nbcnews.com)
• Pitting ‘pro-family’ politicians against ‘childless cat ladies’ is a ridiculous lie | News From The States
• The White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis: Two Years of Progress | The White House
• What to know about Kamala Harris, from prosecutor to politician | CNN Politics
• Who is Kamala Harris? The many identities of the first woman VP (bbc.com)
• Office of Gun Violence Prevention | The White House
• 55 Things You Need to Know About Kamala Harris - POLITICO
• Republicans call Harris a failed border czar. The facts tell a different story. | Reuters
• Biden asked Harris to tackle the 'root causes' of migration. Here's what happened after that. (nbcnews.com)
• Progressives Think 'Kamala Is a Cop.' But Cops Hated Harris for Years. (vice.com)
• Did the 'Kamala Is a Cop' Meme Help Tank Harris's Campaign? (jezebel.com)
• Kamala Harris' Time As DA: Cop or Progressive? | Crooked Media
• Kamala Harris attacks Republican nominee: 'I know Donald Trump's type' (youtube.com)

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In episode 87, we wrap up our mini-series on Project 2025 and outline its plans for education, healthcare, and the environment.

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Sources:

• Project 2025 | Presidential Transition Project
• The Heritage Foundation
• An Overview of the U.S. Department of Education
• Title I Explained (edweek.org)
• Why Does Democracy Need Educatiin? (harvard.edu)
• Medicaid Works for Women
• Deciding to Vaccinate Your Child: Common Concerns | CDC
• Climate Change Evidence - NASA Science
• Earth is warming and humans are the main cause | NOAA Climate.gov
• Here’s what Project 2025 says about gay marriage, LGBTQ+ rights
• US oil production hits record levels under Biden | Vox
• UPDATED FACT SHEET: Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
• FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Inflation Reduction
• The Inflation Reduction Act’s Benefits and Costs | U.S. Department of the Treasury
• Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: What's the Difference?

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