Firestarters with Shannon Watts

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark on the dire consequences of the government shutdown

Katherine Clark, the highest-ranking woman in Congress, has made supporting American families a cornerstone of her congressional career. From championing policies like universal childcare to supporting paid family leave to providing affordable healthcare, Democratic Whip Clark is dedicated to creating policy that will ease the financial burdens and daily challenges facing people across the country. In this conversation, we talk about the suffering caused by the six-week Republican government shutdown, including a pause in SNAP payments, increased insurance premiums, and shuttered child care facilities. We also discuss the status of the shutdown, and what every-day Americans can do to make Republicans come to the negotiating table. Connect with Whip Clark: Website [https://katherineclark.house.gov/home?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadlxajrzeXGVWjmwRbvkVuuC4CkB9JfC1JMrGGCSq0_nQaH4CKPCKMYIiRKfw_aem_UQeq3e-9YofTSzxObwnS1A] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/repkclark/] For women ready to stop living on autopilot and playing it small, Fired Up will show you how to shatter your self imposed limitations and unleash your potential so you can finally start living the life you’ve always wanted. Click to order. [https://www.firedupbook.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe [https://shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Lorissa Rinehart says we should look to America’s first Congresswoman for answers to modern-day problems

In her new biography, Lorissa Rinehart delivers the first-ever detailed account of the life of Jeannette Rankin, the first American woman to serve in Congress. “Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress [https://www.lorissarinehart.com/]” shows how Rankin’s determination, moral conviction, and savvy ultimately resulted in a cultural and political seismic shift in the US. Connect with Lorissa: Buy the Book [https://www.lorissarinehart.com/books] | Substack [https://thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com/] | Website [https://www.lorissarinehart.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lorissa_rinehart/?hl=en] For women ready to stop living on autopilot and playing it small, Fired Up will show you how to shatter your self imposed limitations and unleash your potential so you can finally start living the life you’ve always wanted. Click to order. [https://www.firedupbook.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe [https://shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Jessica Mackler of EMILYs List wants you to get out the vote

I had the great opportunity to chat with Jessica Mackler, president of EMILYs List. EMILY’s List has been working for 40 years to elect Democratic, pro-choice women up and down the ballot all over the country. They’ve elected more than 1,800 women in the time that they’ve been doing this work. These elections are more important than ever. Tune in to learn how YOU can get involved in getting more women into office. Connect with EMILYs List: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emilys_list/] | Important Links [https://linktr.ee/EMILYsList?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafkobH5YJhQF_s6Vk28gfmPnlXpn9fwLAgQXMNbq60AErayfswqEX3znwS2gA_aem_s0qpVBiZw6BJ_l8VRGjAcQ] For women ready to stop living on autopilot and playing it small, Fired Up will show you how to shatter your self imposed limitations and unleash your potential so you can finally start living the life you’ve always wanted. Click to order. [https://www.firedupbook.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe [https://shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Joanna Schroeder says it's imperative to talk to your boys

Today I had the great honor of talking with Joanna Schroeder [https://substack.com/profile/6976141-joanna-schroeder], co-author of the book “Talk To Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow into Confident, Caring Young Men.” In our current climate, this conversation and this book is more important than ever. Take some time to watch the replay of our conversation above. Connect with Joanna: Buy the Book [https://www.talktoyourboys.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/byjoannaschroeder/] | Substack [https://joannaschroeder.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips] For women ready to stop living on autopilot and playing it small, Fired Up will show you how to shatter your self imposed limitations and unleash your potential so you can finally start living the life you’ve always wanted. Click to order. [https://www.firedupbook.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe [https://shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

A new newsletter all about menopause

Check out my conversation with Jennifer Gerson [https://substack.com/profile/157315522-jennifer-gerson], a reporter for The 19th News [https://substack.com/profile/386054494-the-19th-news] and point person for the new organization’s new newsletter about all things perimenopause and menopause. Jen and I dove into many of the medical, cultural and generational aspects of middle age during our Substack Live. Watch the replay above and follow The 19th [https://menopause.19thnews.org/] to sure you have all the information you need to live a long and healthy life. For women ready to stop living on autopilot and playing it small, Fired Up will show you how to shatter your self imposed limitations and unleash your potential so you can finally start living the life you’ve always wanted. Click to order. [https://www.firedupbook.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe [https://shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]