Sisters of the Night Caucus

What even is this timeline? Today we're talking: - making friends- John Fetterman- billboards AGAINand more!

We kept the hexes mundane today because we had some stuff to RANT about. Plus, we're learning some Real PA Trivia about Fayette County!

We're back again! After a mental-health-induced hiatus we're back ready to rumble and ready to dive into EVERYTHING. So find out how we're coping and listen to some epic rants.AND check out our new and improved show notes!

We're back with our first guest of the year and it's none other than Speaker of the PA House, Rep. Joanna McClinton. We talked about this year's agenda for House Ds, how Speaker McClinton's faith informs her service, and yeah of course we asked her about Pennavision!

Hi all! Welcome to season 5! This time around, we recapped the Winter Democratic State Committee. Our hexes are very hexy and Katie made us make predictions about things which some of us think is just a bad idea in this hellscape timeline. Show Notes

Find out what's keeping us alive during this hellish point in history as well as some delicious crowd-sourced hexes. We deep dive with HDCC Exec Dir. Madeline Zann about why the hell she would choose to be in PA and what the HDCC does and so much more!

Hey all, we're back with a special episode. We're talking about the 2024 election and wtf we do next. We've got a lot of thoughts so buckle up. Check out the show notes with a lot of things we talked about in the show. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yd0GRyi8bEjqKYrlRjN_NIaCWHUw_X1UI1IlMKKalMA/edit?usp=sharing

Jess Brittain is back! And so sorry this is late but you know...technology. We've got a whole list of crowd-sourced hexes, and we're learning about Columbia County in our continued series with women leaders in rural PA.

Join us for another awesome rural Democratic County Chair, Nina Licastro of Cambria County. Nina's got all the experience...she was the one who taught Gillian how to use Votebuilder!

Get ready! Last night we got together with our friends Dani Gross and Gina Pelusi to talk immediate reactions to the VP Debate!

When we tell you that you're about to be obsessed with Bedford County Democratic Chairperson Valerie Pawuk, we are not exaggerating. She's the kindest soul and an amazing rural county chair. Join us as we ponder a temporary post-hex reality and more!

This is a late surprise drop because Gillian put off editing again. Nevertheless, we present our thoughts on one of the most one-sided debates we've ever seen live.

As always, it's a wild one! Lindsey explains to us the origin of f*$king a couch. Both our guests tell us about the good, bad, and exhausting of the DNC, and find out how the process works!

This is high key the happiest we've ever been. I think you know what we're talking about.

Welp, I was supposed to post this last week but spotify for pods was having a technical issue and then the ADHD took over. Anywho, we're all still just trying to hang in there but this time Katie and Gillian talk with Jess Brittain from Action Together NEPA about how we focus on doing what we need to do. Shownotes

It's a State Committee recap! We're running on vibes and fumes, so come along as we walk you through what happened at Democratic State Committee last weekend and more! Show Notes

This week have some crowd sourced hexes, including a Sixers related one that really triggered Gillian. We talked bent carrots and more PLUS our delightful guest, Eleanor Breslin who is running for state rep! Show Notes

We're SUPER excited to have talked with Emily Gale from Supermajority this past week. We had a great time. We addressed Harry Butker and that bleach blonde lady. But mostly, we're talking about Supermajority and getting women amped and engaged in politics. Show Notes

Yeah, we name it Bussy Devos. You'll see why and honestly it's better than you can imagine. We're back and we're talking about the good and bad of the 2024 primary season. We're feeling good about being back if very few other things, so let's do this!

What do we talk about when we've got "prominent liberal comentator" Dani Gross on the pod? Well vouchers, obviously. They're bad, gang. Listen in on the voucher talk and Ramadan Mubarak (because I said Eid Mubarak like an idiot and that's a whole other holiday.)

We loved talking with Hadley Haas this week. She's got a comprehensive platform and she's running against Republican incumbent that just likes yelling at people.

WE'RE BACK! It's season 4. It's 2024. Everything is on fire already. Are we in a post-hex world? Are men ok? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? All this and more in our opening episode! Shownotes Here

So I (Gillian) apologize for this being so late. The transition between 2023 and 2024 has been a lot. But here's just us talking through how insane things have been and how insane they're about to get!

WE'RE ALL SICK...is the first thing you must know about this episode. We're hexing and cauldroning and then getting into education with the amazing Rep. Mary Louise Isaacson!

We're absolutely unhinged over Tuesday's statewide victories so join us in screaming happily. And we've got Molly Parzen, executive director of the Conservation Voters of PA. Listen as Katie risks her job in service of Pennavision*. *Katie's job is fine guys.

We decided to do an impromptu all Coven which is absolutely replete with hexes, but also some very cute nice things. And OF COURSE talking about the election coming up on Tuesday/

We're so glad to be back after a bit of a hiatus with Philly City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier! We had to do a little catch up hexing but then we dove straight into it with Jamie. Check out the shownotes for more!

The Sisters are on fire today about candidates who think they can vibe for office instead of run. We talk to Rep. Lisa Borowski and among other things decide that we're gonna have to do an episode about municipalities going into receivership.

Time to learn a thing or two with Brit Crampsie! What are the Republicans doing wrong? What could Democrats be doing right? How do we talk about the budget without boring people to death?

We finally did it. We talked about the budget. ...also a guy named Zebulon. Join us for this absolute F$#* fest as we swear our way through it.

FINALLY, it's Bethany Hallam and as always she is giving it to you fully unfiltered. We had so much fun and we even had positive things to celebrate, so a great way to get back to recording. Enjoy!

We're hexing. Katie abhors the restaurantification of Sheetz. And of course we're recapping the summer state committee meeting. Check out pride events! Warren County Pride, June 17th https://fb.me/e/WC0vw6jv York County Pride, June 10th https://fb.me/e/H4kgK7X3T State College Pride, June 10th https://www.centrelgbtqa.org/pride-2023-1

We're exhausted and we're a bit loopy. How about you? It's felt like a neverending primary season, but ended it has and we're talking about it! Check out the episode. After this week we'll be taking a break until after State Committee on June 2-3.

We had a great time talking with Rep. Mary Jo Daley about the Emerge PA Program. We also talked about stellar Emerge PA grad (class of 2016) Heather Boyd and her special election run. You can still help Heather leading up to primary day on May 16 by looking for opportunities here.

It's crowd sourced hexes this week and an awesome talk with Rep. Tarah Probst. Events: mobilize.us/padems - Go canvas! Especially for Heather Boyd in the 163. www.patreon.com/TheNightCaucus

We're hexing we're loving, we're all over the place. Hear Shanna go nerd over her home county and then we get into it with Philly Rep Liz Fiedler. Events: GO CANVASS FOR CANDIDATES

Night Caucus Court is back in session, this time with Judge Timika Lane! Judge Lane is a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge running for Superior Court...oh and she's freaking amazing.

We're back with fun and frolic and an amazing Superior Court candidate, Jill Beck! Today we've got hexes, Katie rates a Sheetz, and we get serious and then EXTREMELY silly with Jill Beck.

Well here we, part two of two. Be forewarned, this episode we cover the chapter on race and it is...not great. So take that into consideration.

We did it. We read Democrats 101 by JM Purvis and we have some thoughts. Two episodes worth of thoughts and honestly we could have done more, but we didn't want to. Come on a journey with us as we begin to talk about what's missing from this treatise on unifying Democrats.

We're excited to have Justine Andronici back to talk about the constitutional amendment and legislation to open a window in the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse. We're talking about how this could help survivors, how some people are trying to turn it into a political football and more.

We're back with our second County Spotlight segment and perhaps a few hexes *cough* climate change *cough*. More importantly, we're excited to talk with OG sister, Laura Burke and returning guest Carol Taylor about their team run for County Commissioner. Find out why they're running together, and what they have to say about UPMC's affect on Blair County. Laura Burke in the Altoona Mirror: https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2023/02/blair-commits-200k-to-empath/ Events End of petitions party - Hosted by Laura Burke at Marzoni's SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023 AT 5 PM - https://fb.me/e/2JNpcx3Yc LUNAFEST is proud to amplify the inspiring short films by this year's selection of women and gender nonconforming directors. Featured filmmakers are from all walks of life and range from poets to conservationists, activists, and educators. These stories remind us that when we come together, we all move forward. Proceeds benefit Centre Safe, a Centre County-based non-profit organization providing critical services to those impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and more - https://watch.eventive.org/lunafest23/play/63ed3c1fd75a5f00b9321d2e?fbclid=IwAR0L8dfFsfNlVREzC61PRzssjhQuOOHzTyFTOv3KRmGpFoyS_OIT7U-Zsyc

We've got a pretty comprehensive lists of hexes today, Katie rates Sheetz #33, and we get into it with Rep. Mandy Steele. You're gonna want to hear what she has to say about asphalt sealant and a whole lot more! Events: Go find a petition event! Sign up to collect signatures!

This week we're debuting a new segment about PA Counties! Which county goes first? You'll have to listen. Then we're talking about EVERYTHING petitions. Why are they important? How do you collect them? You name it, we got it. Need a petition training for your local peeps? Check out this one from Politics Mom Events: Blair County Petition Event - Feb 25th, 1pm, AFSCME bldg in Duncansville - https://www.mobilize.us/padems/event/548498 Penns Valley, Centre Co, Petition Event - Feb 19th, 1pm, Centre Hall Lions Club, Potluck, $10 suggested donation - Email pennsvalleydems@gmail.com YOUR COUNTY PARTY - Check out whether your county is having a petition event

We are back, and we're recapping PA State Committee and the winter endorsement meeting. We're digging deep to look at what our cauldrons hold for the year 2023 (even if they seem empty on a more daily basis), and as always we're excited to talk about amazing women candidates! Events: How to Petition with Politics Mom (Petition Training) - Feb 4 @ 2pm - https://tinyurl.com/HowToPetition23 Blair County Petition Event - Feb 25th, 1pm, AFSCME bldg in Duncansville - https://www.mobilize.us/padems/event/548498/?referring_vol=533629&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=SharerRole.ORGANIZER Penns Valley, Centre Co, Petition Event - Feb 19th, 1pm, Centre Hall Lions Club, Potluck, $10 suggested donation - Email pennsvalleydems@gmail.com

For our final show of the year, it's just Gillian, Katie, Angela, and Shanna. Katie has taken charge and we're embarrassing ourselves in front of Pennsylvania elected officials. We're talking the good the bad and the what we're looking forward to in 2023. Join us! And join us on Patreon.com/TheNightCaucus!

It's the return of foreign correspondent, Emily Best! She's giving us the latest on Euro news and what Europe is thinking about us. We also have spectacular special guest, Joanne Kilgour, founding exec director of the Ohio River Valley Institute. She's a wealth of knowledge of all things environment and environmental policy! Events: Watch out for local Democratic holiday parties AND a special announcement from a friend of the coven on Thursday!

Get ready for some of the tamest hexes we've ever hexed. Also maybe Gillian is gonna learn how to say hex in every language. We're talking real PA Holiday Trivia and best of all, we get to talk with Rep. Patty Kim. Rep. Kim talks raising the minimum wage, wonks out on transportation policy with Katie, and gives us some good tips for Pennavision. Christmas Village - koziarchristmasvillage.com Kraynak's - kraynaks.com Events (appx 2 min, 5 with chatter) Northampton Co Dems Holiday Party 12/7 (the evening the episode airs) - https://fb.me/e/40n6dGQeu Find an Angel Tree near you and give someone in need a fantastic holiday.

In the wake of the shooting at Club Q, we had some pretty serious hexes this week. And after a very hearty Friendsgiving meal, we got down to some 30,000ft view talking about 2022 and 2023. As always, it's a good time! Events: Dauphin Co Dems Holiday Party - Dec 3 at 6pm - https://fb.me/e/35poS1hBT Northumberland Co Dems Holiday Party - Dec 17 at 2pm - https://fb.me/e/5iU1rp2Dd

Who's our guest this week? REPRESENTATIVE MALCOLM KENYATTA! That's right, he's our first male identifying guest and we were so excited to have him. Don't look forward to a flood of dudes on this pod though, we only make exceptions for very cool dudes. We talked post election, what we learned, crowd sourced hexes and what's making us happy right now. Don't forget to join our patreon at www.patreon.com/TheNightCaucus to get our special Thanksgiving Interlude for patrons only.

We're back with a special pre-election election security episode. Two spectacular Democratic County Commissioners tells us everything we need to know about election security. But first, Katie nerds out on election code. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE.