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Karen Spilka, Massachusetts' Senate President

Senator Spilka shares her policy priorities — including juvenile justice and education funding — and opens up about the family history that shaped her views on mental health.

Senate Leaders Rob Wagner (OR) and Rod Bray (IN)

Oregon Senate President Rob Wagner opens up about policy, minority voices in the legislature, and learning from fellow states in this engaging interview conducted by Rob Bray, Indiana’s Senate President Pro Tem.

Senate Leaders Rod Bray (IN) and Bill Ferguson (MD)

In this fast-moving conversation, Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray of Indiana is interviewed by Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson on work-based education, the influence of family, and unexpected challenges from within a trifecta.

Phil Berger, North Carolina's Senate President Pro Tem

Senator Phil Berger — currently the longest-serving active Senate leader in the U.S. — shares his thoughts on education, energy, and advice for freshman legislators.

Hawaii Senate President Ron Kouchi

Ep. 7: In this episode, Senator Ron Kouchi describes the impact and aftermath of the tragic Lahaina wildfires of August 2023 — a crisis that reshaped state priorities overnight.