Christy Branham & Monica Healy

The Politics Chicks Podcast

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The Politics Chicks is a progressive politics podcast and politics news show hosted by Christy Branham and Monica Healy. Every week, we sit down with candidates, elected officials, journalists, historians, policy experts, advocates, and everyday Americans shaping the future of our democracy. We go beyond the headlines with thoughtful interviews, fact-based analysis, and candid conversations about the issues that affect our lives—from elections and public policy to healthcare, education, civil rights, and the economy. Whether we’re interviewing members of Congress, first-time candidates, medica...

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Christy Branham & Monica Healy

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RESIST and RECHARGE 14.08.2025 49:09

🌟 Welcome to Episode #8 of The Politics Chicks Podcast! 🌟 🎙️ Before this podcast, we launched our journey on Substack—where we shared sharp takes on current events, deep dives into policy, and personal reflections on the state of politics. Now, we’re bringing that same energy—and our signature voice—straight to your favorite podcast platform! 🐓 IN THIS EPISODE: This week’s conversation covers t...

LOVE is LOVE 23.07.2025 48:16

🌟 Welcome to Episode #6 of The Politics Chicks Podcast! 🌟 🎙️ Before this podcast, we launched our journey on Substack—where we shared sharp takes on current events, deep dives into policy, and personal reflections on the state of politics. Now, we’re bringing that same energy—and our signature voice—straight to your favorite podcast platform! 🌈 This week, we’re honored to welcome Cody and Adam...

What the CLUCK is GOING ON? 08.07.2025 1:01:49

🌟Welcome to Episode #5 of The Politics Chicks Podcast! 🌟 🎙️ Before this podcast, we launched our journey on Substack—where we shared sharp takes on current events, deep dives into policy, and personal reflections on the state of politics. Now, we’re bringing that same energy—and our signature voice—straight to your favorite podcast platform! 🐓This week, we’re bringing you our take on some of th...

What INCLUSION Really MEANS 02.07.2025 1:19:14

How One School is Rewriting the Story for Kids Like Dempsey 🌟 Welcome to Episode #4 of The Politics Chicks Podcast! 🌟 🎙️ Before this podcast, we launched our journey on Substack—where we shared sharp takes on current events, deep dives into policy, and personal reflections on the state of politics. Now, we’re bringing that same energy—and our signature voice—straight to your favorite podcast pla...

How The ARTS Help Kids Feel SEEN and HEARD 24.06.2025 1:01:41

🌟 Welcome to Episode #3 of The Politics Chicks Podcast! 🌟 🎙️ After launching our journey on Substack and hitting our stride with two powerhouse episodes, we’re back—and bringing that same fearless energy to the mic! This week, we’re diving into a topic close to our hearts: the power of the arts in education. 🎭 Our guest this episode is the phenomenal Jennifer Farrell—a high school English teac...

Send 'Em to Mars! Our Top 5 Regime Rejects 17.06.2025 55:03

🌟 Welcome to Episode #2 of The Politics Chicks Podcast! 🌟 🎙️ Before this podcast, we launched our journey on Substack—where we shared sharp takes on current events, deep dives into policy, and personal reflections on the state of politics. Now, we’re bringing that same energy—and our signature voice—straight to your favorite podcast platform! ✈️ Monica’s back after two weeks in Europe, and she a...

The Politics Chicks Debut: From Substack to Podcast, Trump's Speeches and the Importance of Hope 03.06.2025 47:18

🎙️ Episode 1: Welcome to The Politics Chicks Podcast! In our inaugural episode, Christy and Monica—the duo behind The Politics Chicks—share the story of how their Substack journey evolved into this podcast. From marathon training to tech hurdles, they discuss the challenges of launching the show and dive into Trump’s recent West Point and Arlington Cemetery remarks. Expect a bit of irreverence, a...