February has been a tumultuous month in politics. From acquittal, the State of the Union, Iowa, New Hampshire, and two intense primary debates, Paris and Amelie give a brief overview of everything that happened in the last month. 

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All Eyes on the Presidency

Amelie and Paris are back this week to break down two topics that have dominated the news cycle: Impeachment and the Iowa caucuses. They also discuss events that may have flown under your radar including a key Supreme Court case, President Trump's foreign policy, and the March for Life. 

Caucuses and Capitol Hill

This week, Paris and Amelie discuss the articles of impeachment and how they relate to the hearings last month. They also discuss the changing demographics in the 2020 election as the Iowa caucuses approach. Lastly, they summarize key events from the recent NATO summit. 

NATO, NAFTA, and Jerrold Nadler

This week, we discuss the recent vote in the House to formalize the impeachment inquiry as well as updates on the status of President Trump's tax returns (which, yes, have still not been released). We also spend time on the 15-day Chicago teacher's strike and what it means for Chicago Public Schools as well as the nation as a whole. Lastly, we cover the big updates of the 2020 race: Beto, Kamala, and the "spreading effect"  we are seeing throughout the primary of 17 candidates. 

Taxes, Teachers, and Impeachment

Amelie and Paris are back with a new weekly episode. This week, President Trump dominates the headlines once again. Between the backlash he faced for pulling US troops out of Syria, the ongoing Ukrainian scandal coupled with a formal impeachment inquiry, and five recent court rulings that were not in his favor, it has been quite a tumultuous week in the White House. We end the episode by checking in on the 2020 Democratic primary as each campaign releases their fundraising reports for the third quarter: the results display what is becoming a more defined set of frontrunners, many of whom are less expected. 

What do Syria, Ukraine, and 5 Court Cases All Have in Common?

This week, we return to discuss the third round of Democratic debates. This debate marked the first time that the top 10 candidates took the stage together, and would hopefully give us a better idea of where each candidate stands in the race, (spoiler alert: it didn't). In this episode, we summarize the main issues that dominated the discussion and those we wish had been talked about more. At the end, we give our opinions on individual candidate performances during the debates and our predictions for what is to come in the following months as we approach party caucuses.  

The Winners and Losers of Debate Night #3

This week's episode is centered around the judicial branch. This year has gone by so fast, you may have missed many critical decisions made by the newly conservative Supreme Court. In this episode we talk about four of these cases, dealing with hard hitting issues such as gerrymandering, monopolies, double jeopardy, and a racially charged jury. 

The Supreme Court in 2019

This week, Amelie and Paris give updates on the citizenship question on the census, Mueller's incoming visit to Congress, new regulations on social media usage, and, of course, the Democratic primary. They spend the rest of the episode reviewing the second most anticipated race in 2020 between Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democrat Amy McGrath for the Kentucky Senate seat. 

McConnell vs. McGrath in 2020

This week, Amelie and Paris discuss the emergency spending bill passed by Congress and how Speaker Pelosi attempts to unify a divided Democratic Party. We then speak on the controversial citizenship question that could potentially be on the 2020 census: what it is, who it will affect, and how. We close out the episode by summarizing President Trump's Salute to America on July 4th, and discuss how the speech differed from the expectations set by critics. 

The Emergency Spending Bill, Census, and Fourth of July

This week, Paris and Amelie sit down and discuss what happened over the course of the two-night Democratic primary debates. We analyze each candidate's performance and talk about the issues that came up the most and the ones that were rarely mentioned. We pick who we thought were the standouts and who did not live up to expectations. The main takeaway is that the road to 2020 is going to be a challenge but these debates are the first step to the nomination. Contact us!Instagram: @pocketsizedpoliticsTwitter: @pocketsizedpolEmail: pocketsizedpolitics@gmail.com 

The First Democratic Primary Debates

Amelie and Paris discuss the recent hearings on Capitol Hill on the impacts of facial recognition technology on civil rights. They also catch up on what the Democratic frontrunners have been doing on the campaign trail and analyze their policy choices as well as potential competition they may face when trying to attract similar voter groups from their base. Contact us!Email: pocketsizedpolitics@gmail.comInstagram: @pocketsizedpoliticsTwitter: @pocketsizedpol

Facial Recognition and Competition on the Campaign Trail

In our fourth Young People in Politics episode, we sit down with Josie Urrea, a high school senior and the first student to ever serve as Vice President of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. We talk about her unique experience in office as her term draws to a close and what policies she has brought to the school system this past year. Contact us!Email: pocketsizedpolitics@gmail.comInstagram: @pocketsizedpoliticsTwitter: @pocketsizedpol

Young People in Politics: Josie Urrea

This week, Paris and Amelie discuss what is going on overseas, from Theresa May's resignation and the future of Brexit to US involvement and instability in the Middle East. While we spend a lot of this episode focusing on international news, we end the podcast by discussing the first major pharmaceutical trial for the opioid crisis in Oklahoma. Contact us!Email: pocketsizedpolitics@gmail.comInstagram: @pocketsizedpoliticsTwitter: @pocketsizedpol

Foreign Policy and the Opioid Trial

This week, we interview Maryland State Senator Sarah Elfreth. She is the youngest woman currently in the Senate and has been very busy her first legislative session. We talk about the bills she has sponsored, educational and environmental policy, federal politics, and becoming politically active. Stay tuned!We release a weekly summary of the news every Friday and interviews on Mondays!Contact us: pocketsizedpolitics@gmail.comSocial Media:Instagram: @pocketsizedpoliticsTwitter: @pocketsizedpol

Interview with State Senator Sarah Elfreth

This week, Paris Sistilli makes her debut as the new co-host on the podcast! We sit down and discuss the lesser-known 8 of the 23 Democratic candidates. While it is easy to stay informed on the platforms of frontrunners such as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, it is equally as important to stay educated on the policies of the other candidates. Important updates:Weekly wrap-up episodes will continue to be uploaded every Friday for the foreseeable future!NEW: Interviews (both part of the series "Young People in Politics" and with legislators) will be uploaded every Monday from here on out.Contact Us!Email: pocketsizedpolitics@gmail.comInstagram: @pocketsizedpolitics

Lesser-Known Democrats in 2020

Pocket-Sized Politics is a podcast where co-hosts and young voters Amelie and Paris provide a balanced review of the news in 10 minutes or less, weekly. When not discussing the happenings on Capitol Hill, they interview legislators and activists leading change within their community.

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