Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover the news with Crooked’s VP of Politics, Shaniqua McClendon, diving into the Kevin McCarthy shutdown and ousting ordeal, Banned Books Week, and the Supreme Court returning to session. Then, California’s First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom came on to discuss the work she does for gender equality and children. Finally, Sani-Petty (shoutout, Laphonza Butler! Katy Perry, what are you doing?).

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Show Notes
Jennifer Siebel Newsom: Instagram / Twitter
The Representation Project
California Partners Project
Katy Perry’s Mansion Battle Against 84-Year-Old Inspires ‘Katy PERRY Act’ to Protect Elders (Jezebel)