In this week’s episode, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett + Mallory Hagan sit down with Representative Katherine Clark to discuss the pressing issues facing the American people, including the impact of ICE raids, the challenges of healthcare access, and the importance of women’s voices in politics. She emphasizes the need for government reform to better serve families and highlights the Democratic strategy for the 2026 midterms. They also touch on the personal motivations behind her political career and the significance of empowering women to engage in political action.
This episode was recorded before the tragic murder of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by ICE in Minneapolis.
All this and more, right here on The Siren Network.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Current Headlines
05:23 Understanding the Role of a Whip in Congress
07:21 Impact of the Trump Administration’s Policies
11:43 Democratic Strategy for the 2026 Midterms
15:24 The Human Impact of Immigration Policies
20:22 Encouraging Women in Politics
