Madison’s Superhero First Selectman, Peggy Lyons, joins us to chat about overcoming the multiple “once-in-a-hundred-years” crises that marked her first term, and what she will get done in her second. Listen, then go VOTE on Nov. 2!

Madison’s Superhero First Selectman, Peggy Lyons, joins us to chat about overcoming the multiple “once-in-a-hundred-years” crises that marked her first term, and what she will get done in her second. Listen, then go VOTE on Nov. 2!


                #14: Peggy Lyons for First Selectman of Madison
            

Stratford is distressed, and needs new leadership. Immacula Cann knows how to lead a team and solve problems. Immacula talks about the challenges Stratford faces, the problem with municipal gerrymandering, and the 100-year-old woman who’s ready to help her make history.

Stratford is distressed, and needs new leadership. Immacula Cann knows how to lead a team and solve problems. Immacula talks about the challenges Stratford faces, the problem with municipal gerrymandering, and the 100-year-old woman who’s ready to help her make history.


                #13: Immacula Cann for Mayor of Stratford
            

Cromwell needs new energy, and Aigné Goldsby has it. She joins us to talk about the importance of good schools, economic development, and that promise to deliver homemade mac n cheese (to one person in particular).

Cromwell needs new energy, and Aigné Goldsby has it. She joins us to talk about the importance of good schools, economic development, and that promise to deliver homemade mac n cheese (to one person in particular).


                #12: Aigné Goldsby for Mayor of Cromwell
            

Connecticut native Kayla Reasco joins Jacqueline and Tenaiya to talk about her political path, from growing up in New Britain to campaigning and working alongside Sen. Murphy, Mayor Bronin, and more.

Connecticut native Kayla Reasco joins Jacqueline and Tenaiya to talk about her political path, from growing up in New Britain to campaigning and working alongside Sen. Murphy, Mayor Bronin, and more.


                #11: Kayla Reasco
            

In honor of Mother’s Day, we talked with Tyisha Walker-Myers, mom of CT Dems Operations Director, Tenaiya Baker and president of the New Haven Board of Aldermen. She started her organizing career on the playground as a young girl and was not deterred when life moved her along an unexpected path.

In honor of Mother’s Day, we talked with Tyisha Walker-Myers, mom of CT Dems Operations Director, Tenaiya Baker and president of the New Haven Board of Aldermen. She started her organizing career on the playground as a young girl and was not deterred when life moved her along an unexpected path.


                #10: Tyisha Walker-Myers
            

Gabriela Koc is fierce!  She is the new president of the Connecticut Young Democrats and a powerhouse.  She talks to us about education, the importance of mentorship and the power of youth.

Gabriela Koc is fierce!  She is the new president of the Connecticut Young Democrats and a powerhouse.  She talks to us about education, the importance of mentorship and the power of youth.


                #9: Gabriela Koc
            

Tenaiya and Jacqueline look at back at the first seven episodes of Shattering the Glass Ceiling and highlight some of the most inspiring moments in their conversations with CT women.

Tenaiya and Jacqueline look at back at the first seven episodes of Shattering the Glass Ceiling and highlight some of the most inspiring moments in their conversations with CT women.


                #8: Reflections - A Look Back
            

The future is now! Connecticut’s Christina Pen got involved at a young age, and from the campaign trail to the Capitol, she’s done the work helping Democrats win and helping elected officials govern. And she’s just getting started.

The future is now! Connecticut’s Christina Pen got involved at a young age, and from the campaign trail to the Capitol, she’s done the work helping Democrats win and helping elected officials govern. And she’s just getting started.


                #7: Christina Pen
            

Joan Walker

All politics is local! So how do town committee chairs lead the Democratic Party at the local level? Tejal Vallam (Rocky Hill) and Joan Walker (Madison) join us to talk about the work they do to build the bench of candidates, engage volunteers and activists, and reach voters town-by-town.

All politics is local! So how do town committee chairs lead the Democratic Party at the local level? Tejal Vallam (Rocky Hill) and Joan Walker (Madison) join us to talk about the work they do to build the bench of candidates, engage volunteers and activists, and reach voters town-by-town.


                #6: DTC Chairs Tejal Vallam and Joan Walker
            

From neighborhood block watch to City Council President, learn more about Aidee Nieves’s passion for and dedication to the community of Bridgeport.  We talk about her local inspirations, how men can be strong allies with women and Friday night disco parties. Join us!

From neighborhood block watch to City Council President, learn more about Aidee Nieves’s passion for and dedication to the community of Bridgeport.  We talk about her local inspirations, how men can be strong allies with women and Friday night disco parties. Join us!


                #5: Aidee Nieves
            

Pat Wilson

Former State Representative and Eastern CT superstar Pat Wilson Pheanious talks to us about a different pathway to being political, bringing your own chair to the leadership table, and researching the history of slavery in Connecticut through the Witness Stones project.

Former State Representative and Eastern CT superstar Pat Wilson Pheanious talks to us about a different pathway to being political, bringing your own chair to the leadership table, and researching the history of slavery in Connecticut through the Witness Stones project.


                #4: Pat Wilson Pheanious
            

Jillian Gilchrest

West Hartford women represent! The town’s all-female Democratic delegation to the CT House joins us to talk about the legislative session, the challenges they’ve faced, and the value of working as a team.

West Hartford women represent! The town’s all-female Democratic delegation to the CT House joins us to talk about the legislative session, the challenges they’ve faced, and the value of working as a team.


                #3: Tammy Exum, Kate Farrar, and Jillian Gilchrest
            

Susan Bysiewicz

CT’s Lt. Gov. joins Jacqueline and Tenaiya for a wide-ranging discussion on her life in elected office, the importance of mentors, studying Ella Grasso, and meeting Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

CT’s Lt. Gov. joins Jacqueline and Tenaiya for a wide-ranging discussion on her life in elected office, the importance of mentors, studying Ella Grasso, and meeting Ruth Bader Ginsburg.


                #2: Susan Bysiewicz
            

Toni Harp

On International Women’s Day, the CT Dems are launching our new podcast. Hosts Jacqueline Kozin and Tenaiya Baker sit down with former New Haven Mayor Toni Harp to discuss her early life, her work in politics, her leadership of the city, and her advice for women entering politics today. 

On International Women’s Day, the CT Dems are launching our new podcast. Hosts Jacqueline Kozin and Tenaiya Baker sit down with former New Haven Mayor Toni Harp to discuss her early life, her work in politics, her leadership of the city, and her advice for women entering politics today.


                #1: Toni Harp
            

Shattering the Glass Ceiling

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The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!