Episode 12: A discussion on Abortion, the Modern Pro-Choice Movement, and Teen Activism

In this episode of The Breakdown, Andrea Montenegro Polanco talks with WIP's co-execs, Rebecca and Katherine, while they face off in a baking rematch. Who will be victorious? Listen to find out. 

On this episode of The Breakdown, Andrea Montenegro talks with Paxton Smith, a women's reproductive rights activist who made national headlines earlier this year with her valedictory speech on Texas' Heartbeat Bill. The bill, which goes into effect on September 1st, will ban abortions as soon as a fetus has a detectable heartbeat or any time after six weeks of pregnancy. Smith, compelled to bring attention to what she felt was an infringement of her right to women's bodies, delivered an iconic speech that now has brought her many opportunities, including representing the pro-choice movement on a national stage and writing a book! Listen to learn more about the history of abortion from Smith's point of view, insight into her mentality when presenting the speech, a discussion about the book, and her thoughts on the future of the abortion debate. 

On this episode of The Breakdown, co-hosts Andrea Montenegro and Dhanvi Shah catch up with the co-executives of WIP, Rebecca and Katherine, nearly a year after starting the organization. Unlike TBD's previous works, this episode is (mostly) free of political discussions and is more of light-hearted fun between friends. 

On this episode of The Breakdown, co-hosts Andrea Montenegro and Dhnavi Shah talk with teen menstrual equity advocate Smarika Nepal. Watch this episode to learn more about the origins of menstrual inequity, the pink tax, and Smarika's work as an integral piece of multiple menstrual activism organizations. 

On this episode of The Breakdown, co-hosts Andrea Montenegro and Dhanvi Shah talk to two exciting guests: Alice Stewart and Maria Cardona. Ms. Stewart and Ms. Cardona are CNN commentators and the co-hosts of the Hot Mics: From Left to Right podcast . Both women have extensive careers in journalism, media, and politics working as communication advisers on presidential campaigns, becoming T.V. personalities, and advocating for what they believe in. Listen to find out how these women made it to where they are today and what they hope young girls can take from their experiences! 

On this episode of the Breakdown, co-hosts Andrea Montenegro and Dhanvi Shah sit down with Nancy Love to discuss her experiences as a woman of color in politics and activism. Ms. Love currently serves as the Director of Constituent Services for Pennsylvania State Senator John Kane. Before working in state government, she worked on the presidential and state-wide Democratic campaigns of Bernie Sander and John Kane. **This episode does touch on the 97% statistic and sexual harassments, so please listen at your own discretion. 

In this episode of The Breakdown, Andrea Montenegro Polanco and Dhanvi Shah discuss some important announcements, the snows storm that hit Texas, Governor Abbott lifting the mask mandate, the importance of keeping politicians accountable, and coronavirus. 

Andrea and Dhanvi discuss impeachment, coronavirus, gun control, and "cancel culture." Happy belated Valentine's Day!

On this episode of the Breakdown, Andrea Montenegro and Dhanvi Shah discuss the political climate entering 2021 with Varoon and Damian from Polititeen. 

On this episode of The Breakdown, Andrea Montenegro and Dhanvi Shah judge a baking contest between WIP's co-executive directors Rebecca Joseph and Katherine Bronov, while interviewing them about the foundation of Women In Politics and their personal lives!