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May 14, 2024

Unveiling Power and Morality in "Scandal": A Deep Dive into Political…

In episode 77, we dissect the magnetic series "Scandal," and delve into the intoxicating effects of power on the likes of Olivia Pope and her compatriots. This episode peels back the layers of morality in politics, revealing ...

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April 30, 2024

Raising a Stein to the First Amendment Part 1: Delving Into the Freed…

In episode 76, we kick off a mini-series talking about the First Amendment. We particularly zero in on the freedom of religion, its interpretations, and its colossal impact on the legal landscape. Connect with USS : United SH...

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April 16, 2024

The Battle for Ohio's Fair Representation: Ending Gerrymandering with…

In episode 75, we sit down with Mia Lewis from Common Cause Ohio to talk about gerrymandering in Ohio and dissect the deceptive tactics that skew our districts and distort our votes. Mia is Associate Director at Common Cause...

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April 2, 2024

Trailblazers and Trendsetters: America's History-Making First Ladies

In episode 74, we cover the incredible journey of America's First Ladies! We bring you the stories of how these women transformed the role of First Lady, leaving an indelible impact on the nation's history. Connect with USS :...

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March 19, 2024

Embracing Activism Amidst Division: Danielle Fascione's Journey to Po…

In episode 73, we sit down with Danielle Fascione, who walks us through her transformative journey to political activism from the cozy, liberal streets of Lakewood, OH to the conservative heartbeat of Wadsworth, OH. Danielle ...

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March 5, 2024

Navigating Nuance in Politics: Reflecting on Our Interviews with Ohio…

In episode 72, we reflect on the two conversations we had with a democrat and a republican from the Ohio House of Representative. The candid discussions with our guests from both sides of the aisle reminded us that the politi...

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Feb. 20, 2024

The Lack of Postpartum Care: Dr. Amanda Thompson Unlocks the Mysterie…

In episode 71, we sit down with Dr. Amanda Thompson, the dynamic force behind Rooted Physical Therapy. We embark on a transformative journey into the world of pelvic floor therapy, a realm where Amanda's expertise shines brig...

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Feb. 6, 2024

IRL RN: The 14th Amendment's Role in Trump v. Anderson and Beyond

In episode 70, we take a deep dive into the 14th amendment and how states like Colorado and Maine are using it to try to keep Donald Trump off the presidential ballots in their states this year. Connect with USS …

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Jan. 30, 2024

Raising a Glass to Local Governance: Ordinary People, Extraordinary I…

In episode 69, we unravel the tapestry of local government with our own tale of ordinary people tackling the nuts and bolts of our community. Join us as we talk through our experience of sitting through a local city council …

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Jan. 23, 2024

D'Seanté Parks on Rewriting the Narrative of Political Empowerment

In episode 68, we discover the impact of generational trauma on political engagement as we're joined by D'Seanté Parks, the visionary founder and CEO of 1000 MORE. We unravel the historical threads that have woven a complex t...

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Jan. 16, 2024

How Presidential Candidates Come to Be: Primaries, Caucuses & Nationa…

Ever feel like the road to the White House is a political maze? In episode 67, we hand you the map! We peel back the layers of our election system, exploring the pivotal primaries and caucuses that shape our nation's …

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Jan. 9, 2024

The Pursuit of Community Connection and Change with Ohio House Repres…

In episode 66, we sit down with Ohio House of Representatives member Nick Santucci to talk about his experience as a politician, what he's been able to accomplish for his district, and what's next for him and Mahoning Valley....

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Jan. 2, 2024

Being Apolitical is A Political Statement, or is It? A Conversation A…

Have you ever pondered the luxury of staying on the sidelines of political conversation? In our first episode of 2024, we unravel the intricacies of political engagement. In a world where the personal is political, we dissect...

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Dec. 26, 2023

From the Vault: Life in the Classroom: A Conversation about being a T…

We're taking a break from releasing new episodes for a few weeks over the holidays. This week, we dug into our vault and are re-releasing our episode on being a teacher in modern day America with Miss J. Don't worry! …

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Dec. 19, 2023

From the Vault: What the Heck is Democracy Reform?

We're taking a break from releasing new episodes for a few weeks over the holidays. This week, we dug into our vault and are re-releasing our episode on democracy reform. Don't worry! We'll be back in action with new episode...

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Dec. 12, 2023

From the Vault: A Holistic Approach to Solving the Issues Women Face …

We're taking a break from releasing new episodes for a few weeks over the holidays. This week, we dug into our vault and are re-releasing our episode on the Issues Women Face in Healthcare with Priya Bathija. Don't worry! We...

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Dec. 5, 2023

Testing Our Knowledge Round 2: Cohost vs. Cohost Trivia

In episode 61 of the United SHE Stands podcast, Ashley's husband, Nick, joins us on the show as the guest host. He tests our knowledge on all the topics we've covered so far in 2023 during a fun cohost vs …

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Nov. 28, 2023

Why the IRS Isn't Scary & the Intersection of Taxes and Politics with…

In episode 60, we sit down with Teran Sands to talk about all things IRS and tax laws! I promise, it's more interesting than it sounds. Teran is the owner of Sands CPA and co-host of the What Your CPA …

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Nov. 21, 2023

The Politics of Gratitude: Thanksgiving and National Unity

In episode 59, we dive into the intersection of gratitude and national unity. We chat about if and how Thanksgiving can serve as an unifying force in this time of extreme political divide in our country. Our sponsor for this …

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Nov. 14, 2023

Taking the Oath: What It Takes to Become a Naturalized American

In episode 58, we talk through the path to becoming a naturalized American citizen. We cover what’s required, how to do it, and the hurdles many face along the way. Let's connect : United SHE Stands Instagram Resources Citize...

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Nov. 7, 2023

The Critical Skill for a Healthy Democracy with Chelsea Kulhanek

In episode 57, we sit down with Chelsea Kulhanek to talk about the book she co-authored, A Healthy Democracy's Best Hope: Building the Critical Thinking Habit . We talk through some of the most important and difficult explosi...

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Nov. 2, 2023

IRL RN: Protecting Choice - A Personal Story and Ohio's Reproductive …

In episode 56, our special guest "Ali" shares her abortion story in the midst of a big election in Ohio, where voters have the opportunity to protect reproductive rights statewide. OHIO: VOTE YES on ISSUE 1 on or before Tuesd...

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Oct. 31, 2023

She's Running: A School Board Candidate's Journey with Lindsey Wyckoff

In episode 55, we talk with Lindsey Wycoff who is running for her local school board in North Canton, Ohio. She shares what a role on a school board looks like, the highs and lows of her campaign, and how …

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Oct. 24, 2023

Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change for Women in Politics with Mar…

In episode 54 of the United SHE Stands podcast, we had the privilege to sit down with Mary Hayashi to talk about her new book Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation, which comes out on …

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