Donkey Talk

Office of Health Strategy Executive Director Vicki Veltri sits down with Nancy to talk about the nearly immeasurable impact the Affordable Care Act (known as Obamacare) has had in Connecticut, and about where the state goes from here on healthcare.

Congressman John Larson (CT-01) joins Nancy to talk about the history of Social Security, Larson’s landmark Social Security 2100 Act, and the ACTION for National Service Act.

State Representative Jeff Currey joins Nancy to talk about LGBTQ+ youth services, the response to crumbling foundations, and legalizing marijuana.

Former Obama administration Secretary of Labor and current Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez joins Donkey Talk to talk impeachment, the DNC’s early investments in 2020, and President Trump’s unfortunate impact on state and local Republican Parties.

State Senator Mae Flexer joins Nancy to discuss the recently-implemented Time’s Up Act, the new Connecticut Commitment, and EmergeCT, a group dedicated to giving Democratic women the tools they need to get elected in Connecticut. You can visit EmergeCT at https://ct.emergeamerica.org.

Former Congressman from CT-02 Sam Gejdenson joins Nancy to talk about the changing Republican Party, hitchhiking to work as a State Representative, and share—extremely entertaining—stories about his time in Congress. Please excuse the audio issues; only the opening minute is affected.

Secretary of the State Denise Merrill joins Nancy to talk about the 100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment, how to make voting more convenient and secure, and how to get young people to participate in the process.

Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joins Nancy to talk about the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls, the importance of the 2020 Census, and the legacy of Governor Ella T. Grasso. Remember to subscribe on iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify or Stitcher.

CTDems Vice Chair Erick Russell joins Nancy to talk about the importance of getting young people involved in the process and his career as a young lawyer in Connecticut.