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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Inspirational Women, Winning in Rural America, and Softball Trash Talking

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Guy MarzoratiMarisa Lagos
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, with Political Breakdown hosts Guy Marzorati and Marisa Lagos

The state legislature is back in session and Marisa and Guy Marzorati recap early bills on wildfires and housing (1:10). Then, a conversation with New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on the women in her family who inspired her career, breaking into politics through fundraising, winning in a conservative district, and her efforts to encourage women to run for office (6:46).

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