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Political Contessa

Jennifer Nassour

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics. My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no

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14:21

The Power of Women Needs the Power of Women

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2023/06/29

What could young female voices do to improve the world for their own generation? Women drive 70 to 80 percent of all consumer purchasing though their buying power and influence, yet their views, opinions, and voices are seldom heard on the political platform when it comes to fiscal responsibility. Women are the child-bearers and, often, the primary child caregivers, yet our voices are often muted when it comes to topics like abortion and education. We have young women out there who are defying the

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Person vs Policy - Taking the Personality Out of the...

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2023/06/22

With the previous administration came an extraordinary level of personal abuse against the president. Now, the current president faces a subdued level of the same thing. What the personal attackers of both presidents miss is that an elected official’s ability to do their job has nothing to do with their personality. Isn’t it time we started focusing on the policy? Today, I talk about why politicians should be voted for based on their policy, rather than on how much we like them personally. I

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45:01

A Woman's Touch: The Global Influence of Women in...

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2023/06/15

Valerie Dowling is the Director of the Women's Democracy Network at the International Republican Institute. Since taking the role in 2016, Valerie has been passionately spearheading efforts to enhance women's involvement in elected offices worldwide, to foster inclusive and diverse political landscapes. Valerie's past roles include Director of Women's Programs in the Office of the Co-Chairman at the Republican National Committee, Political Director for the National Federation of Republican

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15:50

Women in Politics: Why I Support Nikki Haley’s...

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2023/06/08

Women haven’t always been part of the political landscape. Trailblazers like Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor fought for the right to represent their country, make laws that make us all more equal, and inspired generations of women to get involved in politics, like me. Justice O’Connor’s career inspired me to change my major in college from biology to political science. I couldn’t wait to be involved in electing the next great role model for future generations of girls and inspiring

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13:23

Reclaim American Democracy

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2023/06/01

The 2022 Primary Election season is an interesting time, one that will eventually become a very interesting study for future campaigns and political science students. Across the very blue states of New England, including here in Massachusetts, we are winding down our Primary Election season with a majority of our political offices being Democratic-led. But, atleast we have a Republican in our corner office – our governor, Charlie Baker – who has made very sound fiscal policy decisions, putting

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50:29

Shifting Perspectives: How Women Can Heal the...

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2023/05/25

Jenifer Sarver is the founder of Sarver Strategies and a storyteller with a passion for empowering others to develop and share their own narratives. She collaborates with both corporate and nonprofit clients to craft compelling stories and trains them in effective storytelling techniques. Through classes, workshops, and personalized sessions, Jenifer teaches her clients about media training, advocacy and engagement, public speaking, executive presence, and virtual communication. Jenifer's goal

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41:51

Get Elected in 2024: How to Connect With Voters with...

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2023/05/18

Chris Lane is the Director of Client Strategy and Pollster at Cygnal where he works as a political strategist and data scientist who leverages technology and analytics to drive electoral outcomes. Throughout his career, Chris has made significant contributions to several high-profile political campaigns, helping candidates connect with voters and craft effective messaging strategies by identifying key demographics, understanding voter behavior, and optimizing campaign resources for maximum impact

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An Ode To Mothers Everywhere: Creating Equality for...

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2023/05/11

Being a mother is the most important job in the world. So why are moms given so little support, recognition, and respect? As a mom and a career woman, I’ve faced a double standard that men never even have to consider. I lost count of the number of people who questioned me about where my children were and who was taking care of them. Did my ex-husband ever face this kind of interrogation? Of course not. My experience isn’t unique, moms across the country are burning the candle at both ends,

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13:50

Biden’s Run For A Second Term: The Whole World’s...

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2023/05/04

My idea of fairness compared to Joe Biden’s are two very different things. While Biden wants to give people a free pass and endorse sitting at home, playing video games and eating snacks while getting paid for it, I think everyone should work and contribute to society. Biden also thinks it’s fair that the reputation and standing of the U.S. should suffer so that he can retain the power of the presidency. But is it fair for the U.S. to be represented on the world stage by an 80-year-old man who is

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Standing Up and Speaking Out with New Hampshire First...

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2023/04/27

Gail Hoff Brown is a conservative working mother, journalist, and military spouse. She most recently served alongside her husband Scott Brown as president Donald Trump’s ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. While in New Zealand, she was elected to serve as President of the Diplomatic Spouses Association. She is also a grandmother with a lifelong career of service. She worries about the future of our nation under the Biden Administration, which is intent on eroding our freedoms at home and our

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11:22

Hypocrisy at Harvard: Ken Griffin’s $300 Million...

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2023/04/20

As a fiscal conservative, it makes my blood boil to see liberal hypocrisy around money, especially their outrage over whose money they deem acceptable and will accept. Donations from convicted criminals like Jeffrey Epstein are welcomed with open arms, while donations from Republican supporters are met with protests and outrage. Why should it matter who donations come from when donors don’t have any say about where the money goes or have any input into university policy? This week I address the

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Creating Change in the Massachusetts Republican Party...

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2023/04/13

Amy Carnevale is a Government Affairs Advisor and the new Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party. Amy has over a decade of experience in private practices, including K & L Gates’ locations in Boston and Washington, DC., where she focused on public policy advocacy, economic development, federal funding, healthcare policy, and technology, among others. She serves as a member of the Governor’s Commission on Intellectual Disability and is a Committee Member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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Mental Health Crisis & Gun Reform: What Legislators...

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2023/04/06

I have spent some time around guns, know how to fire a weapon, and am a proud supporter of the Second Amendment so I know a thing or two about what responsible firearm ownership looks like. That’s why the tragic school shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville that killed three adults and three nine-year-old children is so shocking and horrific. Guns aren’t the problem. The problem is who has access to the guns. Our lawmakers are letting us down by failing to pass laws that would keep guns out of

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How Women in Politics are Supporting Women in...

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2023/03/30

Larissa Martinez and I met when I was Executive Director of Reflect Us, a nationwide bipartisan organization of leading women's political organizations around the country. Larissa joins me in her role now as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Women's Public Leadership Network (WPLN). She is a policy expert and skilled political strategist with a proven track record of delivering winning and multifaceted strategies. She combines policy, communications, and grassroots organizing. She has

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Encore Episode: Platforms, Publications, and Freedom...

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2023/03/23

Freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion are all at risk, particularly when media and social media platforms are owned by billionaires who wield their power according to their personal ideologies. This is why it’s so refreshing to see one who doesn’t plan to monitor and suspend people who say the “wrong” things. Today, I talk about Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter. I point out the hypocrisy of the idea that billionaires on the left can own social media and media companies

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13:28

Where’s the Equality in Biden’s Student Loan...

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2023/03/16

Nothing in life is free, including education. I know this from first-hand experience because I paid off my student loan debt, over $240,000, after getting my law degree. And if I can do it, anyone can buckle down and pay off their loans too. But the Biden administration would have you believe that millions of borrowers with trillions of dollars in student loan debt aren’t capable of understanding the terms of their loans meant they would have to pay the money back. Currently, there is a case before

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Long Term Consequences of Codifying Mental Illness...

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2023/03/09

Ashley Jacobs is a passionate advocate for independent schools and has a deep appreciation for the transformative impact they can have on young minds. Ashley has witnessed first-hand the cultural shifts that have occurred in many school communities, both public and independent. Motivated by a desire to ensure that children's voices are heard and that they are equipped with the skills to engage in civil discourse and critical thinking, Ashley co-founded Parents Unite. This group of dedicated parents

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Get Back To Work: How Massachusetts Lawmakers Are...

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2023/03/02

Like it or not, we all have to pay taxes. And yes, your tax dollars fund things that are necessary to our survival, like roads, bridges, and other government programs. In Massachusetts, the taxes I pay also goes towards paying our 200 State House Representatives and Senators a full-time salary. During the COVID-19 quarantines, they used Zoom to attend committee meetings and conduct official business. But the pandemic is over, and it’s time for lawmakers to get back to work in person. The members of

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18:43

Nikki Haley’s 2024 Presidential Campaign Exposes...

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2023/02/23

The first person brave enough to announce their bid for the White House in 2024 is former South Carolina governor and former ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley. Even though the first Republican presidential primaries don’t start until March 2024, Haley’s announcement made news and is already shaping the race. How will Donald Trump react to her candidacy? Only time will tell, but I’m all for supporting a 51-year-old candidate instead of old men. Today, I discuss Nikki Haley’s career path

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Taking the Leap of Faith from the Business World to...

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2023/02/09

Loring Barnes is an industry-recognized communications expert and a candidate for state representative, 8th Middlesex District, Massachusetts. She is a consultant and CCO for Clarity Communications Group, a reputation and branding consultancy firm that serves marketers in need of experienced communications expertise. She also serves as a consultant at Bryant University School of Health and Behavioral Sciences and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Individualized Concentration from the University of

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