On The Hill - A Podcast Breaking Down DC

Welcome to an episode of the On the Hill podcast, hosted by Katherine Getty! On this episode, Katherine wraps up season 1 of the On the Hill podcast! Topics include: - Recap of Season 1 - overviews of Legislative Branch - House and Senate, Executive, and Judicial branches - Reminder of how to register to vote - Thank yous -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram - Show:...

Welcome to another episode of the On the Hill podcast with host, Katherine Getty! On this episode, Katherine delves into the history of the Fourth of July! Topics include: - History of the Fourth of July - Fun facts about the holiday -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram - Show: @onthehilldcpodcast on Instagram

Welcome to an episode of the On the Hill Podcast with host, Katherine Getty! With the first debate between President Biden and former President Trump set for June 27th - Katherine walks you through both the history of presidential debates and the rules for the debate. Topics include: - History of presidential debates - Rules of Biden-Trump debate -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinege...

Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill Podcast! In this episode, Katherine delves into how YOU can visit DC as an advocate. Deemed a Congressional Fly-In, Katherine chats about how you can share your experience with Members of Congress and their staff. -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram - Show: @onthehilldcpodcast on Instagram

Welcome to an episode of the On the Hill podcast with host, Katherine Getty! In this episode, Katherine delves into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Topics include: - What is the National Defense Authorization Act - Why is the NDAA important - What is included - budget allocation, policy implications -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram - Show: @onthehi...

Welcome back to an episode of the On the Hill podcast with host, Katherine Getty! In this episode, Katherine shares more about the Congressional Baseball Game - a time-honored tradition. Topics include: - History of the Congressional Baseball Game - Why is the baseball game more than a game - charity, bipartanship and beyond Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram - Show:...

Welcome back to an episode of the On the Hill podcast with host, Katherine Getty! In this explainer episode, Katherine provides an overview of Memorial Day! Topics include: - History of Memorial Day within the United States - Meaning of Memorial Day -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram - Show: @onthehilldcpodcast on Instagram

Welcome to an episode of the On the Hill podcast with host, Katherine Getty! This week's episode speaks to an important issue - not only in Congress - but decorum. There are rules to conducting business in the House and Senate; but often, it doesn't appear that way! Topics include: - Rules for decorum within House and Senate - Demystifying the idea that there aren't Members and staff on both sides...

Welcome to an episode of the On the Hill podcast with host, Katherine Getty! With the summer months upon us, Katherine is sharing some advice for a DC internship, but even if you aren't an intern, Katherine hopes this advice is evergreen and sparks something in you. Topics include: - No perfect path - Listen to your gut  - Stay Curious -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty on Inst...

Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill Podcast with your host, Katherine Getty! It's a bird, it's a plane?! No, it's the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization. So in today's episode, Katherine covers: - What is the Federal Aviation Administration - What does the FAA Reauthorization mean - What's happening in Washington; will it be reauthorized? -- Let's Connect! Social Media...

Welcome to an episode of the On the Hill Podcast with your host, Katherine Getty! In this status update episode, Katherine dives into where Congress is in the appropriations (government funding) process. Over the last few weeks, there have been developments - which Katherine covers - as well as what role Secretaries/agency leaders have in explaining/defending the President's Budget request. It's a...

Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill podcast! After months of negotiations, Congress passed funding last week to support allies in Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific region along with a bill that would sell assets of Russian oligarchs, potentially force the sale of TikTok and authorize sanctions against Russia, China and Iran... what a week, huh?! Topics include - - Supplemental fundi...

Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill Podcast! First enacted in 1978, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is a key foreign intelligence authority that helps keep US citizens and allies safe.  But what is it and why might you have heard of it? Tune in to learn more!  Topics include: -      What is FISA,  -      History of slash why was it created -      What’s happening with t...

Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill Podcast! On this episode, Katherine gives you a view of DC. From neighborhoods to experience to tours to take, this episode is a fun episode full of Katherine's take on DC. Topics include: - When to visit, when not to (ha!) - Some of Katherine's favorite cities - Tours you can't miss in DC -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty on...

Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill Podcast! Building on Episode 11, this episode dives into the third branch of the US Government. The judicial branch - with Supreme Court being the highest court and featured in Ep. 11 - has a key role. Topics include: -Role of Judicial Branch -Role as compared to Legislative and Executive Branches - Differences between Supreme Court, Federal Court...

Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill Podcast! During the week of March 18th, Congress funded the government through September 30th, another retirement announcement and change in leadership of the power House Appropriations Committee. Topics include: - US Government funding - Retirement of Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) - Change in leadership of House Appropriations Committee -- Let's Con...

Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill podcast! Starting a two-part series on the judicial branch, this is your guide to the Supreme Court. Topics include: - History of Supreme Court - Role in US Government - Structure of the Supreme Court - Selection process for justices - Significance of Supreme Court - Recent trends/challenges  -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty...

Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill podcast! Following up on Episode 9, this episode provides a quick off-the-cuff recap of President Biden's State of the Union Address delivered on March 7th, 2024.  -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram - Show: @onthehilldcpodcast on Instagram

Welcome to another episode of the On the Hill podcast! This week, Katherine dives into the State of the Union. To be given by President Biden on March 7th, Katherine provides not only the why behind the State of the Union and the history of it. But also provides context on what the other party does in response. Topics include: - Overview of what the State of the Union is - History of the State of...

Welcome to this episode of the On the Hill Podcast! As this episode is released on Feb. 29, 2024 - a partial government shutdown looms. So Katherine breaks down how the US government is currently funded as well as some upcoming deadlines to look out for. Topics include - - How the USG is currently funded - What a continuing resolution (CR) is - What are the next big dates to look out for regarding...

Welcome back to another episode of On the Hill Podcast! With President's Day just passing earlier this week, Katherine continues her refresher episodes and dives into the Executive Branch this episode.  Topics include: - Definition of who makes up the Executive Branch and the role  - Discusses the role of presidency and some fun facts  -- Let's Connect! Social Media - Host: @katherinegetty on Inst...

Welcome back to another episode of On the Hill Podcast! As Katherine sets the stage for more conversations about the US Government, she dives into the US Senate. From defining the body to understanding the history - Katherine shares more so that you have a better understanding to their role in government.  Topics include: - Definition of what the Senate is, what’s the basis - The history of the Se...

Welcome back to another episode of On the Hill Podcast! As Katherine sets the stage for more conversations about the US Government, she dives into the House of Representatives. From defining the body to understanding the history - Katherine shares more so that you have a better understanding to their role in government.  Topics include: - Definition of what the House of Representatives are, what’s...

Welcome back to another episode of On the Hill Podcast! As voting begins across the United States, Katherine provides context on voting and then provides you easy-to-use guides on registering or changing your registration to vote. With elections raising the proverbial temperature, Katherine wants to provide you with the tools to engage with our democracy. Tune in to learn more! Topics include: - B...

Welcome back to another episode of On the Hill Podcast! Congress put behind them a spending fight last week until... March 1st and March 8th... so more to come. But beyond government funding, what exactly is Congress working on? Great question! Katherine breaks down what's happening with reauthorizations and a few to keep your eyes peeled for as news develops. Topics include: -Reauthorizations -Fo...