The results of the midterm elections will have a big impact on healthcare, with some states looking to expand Medicaid, other states voting on abortion access, and many other issues. To discuss, we FEATURE Dr. Kristyn Brandi, MD, MPH. Dr. Brandi is an Assistant Professor at Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School. She is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist with a fellowship training in Family Planning (contraception and abortion services). Dr. Brandi currently sits on the board of Physicians for Reproductive Health and the Ethics Committee for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Media includes: The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek.

This year, record numbers of women ran for office during the midterm elections-- but how did they fare in the results? To discuss, we FEATURE Nichole M. Bauer. Bauer is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Alabama. She studies the challenges facing women in politics as candidate, lawmakers, and voters. Her current research investigates how and when voters rely on gender stereotypes to evaluate female candidates. She uses an interdisciplinary apporach to understanding the dynamics of gender stereotypes in political campaigns by incorporating theories from psychology, mass communication, and political science. Media includes: NPR. 

To discuss whether the much discussed "blue wave" came to fruition during this year's midterm election we FEATURE Atima Omara. An experienced political strategist, Omara is President Emeritus of the Young Democrats of America, Democratic National Commitee (DNC) member from Virginia, and Chair of the Planned Parenthood Metro Washington Action Fund Board of Directors. She has worked for a Governor and as staff on over 8 federal, state, and local Democratic campaigns in Virginia and across the country. Media includes: Fox News, CNN, PBS, BBC, ABC, NPR, The Washington Post. 

The White House has asked the Supreme Court to rule on DACA before the lower courts are finished hearing several cases. To discuss, we FEATURE Pamela Chomba. Chomba is a Dreamer and activist, born in Lima, Peru. While working in Texas (2014) for a an electoral campaign, she realized she could not fix the electoral process if 11 million undocumented immigrants lived without status, including families with U.S. citizen family members, like her own. Through story-sharing trainings and advocacy, Pamela mobilized support for Dreamers in the Northeast to speak to Congress and demand a legislative process that will also grant her a pathway to citizenship. Media includes: ThinkProgress, Bustle, CUNY TV. 

Facebook has disclosed that it has removed several accounts from both Facebook and Instagram after finding that they were foreign actors involved in election meddling. To discuss, we FEATURE Sarah Granger. Granger has more than 25 years of experience working at the intersection of technology, media and government. She is an award-winning digital media innovator and bestselling author of The Digital Mystique: How the Culture of Connectivity Can Empower Your Life – Online and Off. In 2011, Sarah founded the Center for Technology, Media & Society, dedicated to educating, informing and connecting stakeholders around converging topics like transparent e-government, high-tech workplace flexibility, and gender bias online. Media includes: CBS News, Good Morning America, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post.

It has been discovered that ISIS left more than 200 mass graves in Iraq containing an estimated 12,000 bodies. To discuss, we FEATURE Tara Maller. Maller is the spokesperson and Senior Policy Advisor for the Counter Extremism Project. She is also a Research Fellow in the International Security Program at New America. She is also a former military analyst at the CIA, where she focused on the Iraq insurgency. She publishes and speaks on a variety of topics including sanctions, diplomacy, intelligence, cybersecurity, terrorism, Iraq, women in security & national service. Media includes: Bloomberg, CNN, MSNBC, Fox, Al Jazeera America. 

Yemen is in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis and calls are growing for peace in the country. To discuss, we FEATURE Pia Wanek. Wanek has directed Humanitarian Assistance’s response for a variety of crises, including the West African Ebola epidemic, the 2014 war in Gaza, the ongoing Syrian conflict, and Puerto Rico after the hurricanes. A seasoned humanitarian assistance professional, Ms. Wanek has more than 15 years of experience in the donor community and the NGO world. Media experience: DevEx, The Cipher Brief, Vice News.

As a response to the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case, the U.S. Olympic Committee is looking to shut down USA Gymnastics with USOC CEO Sarah Hirshland stating "you deserve better." To discuss, we FEATUREJill Pilgrim. Pilgrim is the Founder and President of The Center for the Protection of Athletes' Rights, Inc., a 501(c)(3) sports advocacy and education organization. Pilgrim is a former track and field athlete with longstanding involvement in Olympic and amateur sports, as an athlete, an attorney and business advisor. She led the legal department at USA Track & Field, Inc. (USATF), the Olympic governing federation, and at the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Media includes: NBC, CNN, NPR, BBC, ESPN.