Referenced Resources

Here are the resources mentioned in the interview, categorized by type:

People

• Joe Biden - Mentioned as President during the interview, and as someone who called the speaker to ask her to be his running mate. Also, the speaker expresses disappointment and anger towards him.
• Trump - Mentioned as the opponent in the debate and in the election against Joe Biden and the speaker. His tactics and communication style are discussed.
• Hillary Clinton - Mentioned as one of the two people (besides the speaker) who debated Donald Trump.
• Doug - Mentioned as the speaker’s husband, who was a lawyer and with her during significant moments, including election night and the decision to run for president.
• Maya - Mentioned as the speaker’s sister, with whom she grew up and was told to look out for.
• Mrs. Frances Wilson - Mentioned as the speaker’s first-grade teacher who attended her law school graduation and serves as a motivating figure.
• Walter Mondale - Mentioned as Jimmy Carter’s Vice President and the first to have an office in the West Wing.
• Jimmy Carter - Mentioned as the President who decided to give the Vice President greater responsibilities.
• Lucy Mangini - Mentioned as a friend of the interviewer who was present during the podcast recording.
• Philippe - Mentioned as the person who played Donald Trump during the speaker’s debate camp.
• Elon Musk - Mentioned as an innovator and his work in American manufacturing of electric vehicles, and as someone who should have been invited to the White House.
• Ben Carlson - Mentioned in the context of a story about science and a child receiving a vaccine and developing autism.
• Dr. Tali Sharra - Mentioned as a neuroscientist who shared an anecdote about emotional stories versus science during an election.
• Gavin Newsom - Mentioned as someone the interviewer also interviewed and who is a potential Democratic candidate.
• Steve - Mentioned as a guest at the end of the podcast, potentially the next guest. Also referenced in relation to using a Bonshage face mask.
• Tom - Mentioned as someone who will be asked the closing question by the interviewer.
• Tony - Mentioned as the speaker’s brother-in-law who was campaigning with Doug in Michigan on election day.
• Mr. President - Used to refer to Joe Biden.
• The President - Used to refer to Joe Biden.

Organizations

• Democratic Party - Discussed in the context of its strategy and responsibility in political games, and how it can win in a war of emotion and fear.
• Federalist Society - Mentioned as part of an agenda that has been decades in the making.
• Heritage Foundation - Mentioned as part of an agenda that has been decades in the making.
• Fox News - Mentioned as a media environment the speaker appeared on, and where a friend of the speaker’s husband was reporting during election night.
• Senate Intelligence Committee - The speaker was a member and investigated Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
• Howard University - The speaker’s alma mater, where she was scheduled to give a speech after the election.
• Department of Justice - Mentioned in the context of its weaponization against political enemies.
• Department of Education - Mentioned in the context of its gutting by the current administration.
• White House - Mentioned as the location where Elon Musk should have been invited.
• The Federalist Society - Mentioned as part of an agenda that has been decades in the making.
• Flight Story - The interviewer’s company.
• Flight X - A team within Flight Story responsible for innovation and saving time and money.
• JustWorks - A sponsor of the podcast providing HR support.
• Bonshage - A sponsor of the podcast selling skincare products.

Documents

• 107 Days - The title of the speaker’s book, which is referenced multiple times throughout the interview.

Tools

• Body Cameras - Mentioned as a reform made by the speaker when she was Attorney General of California, making California the first state to mandate them for justice agents.
• Cameras - Mentioned in the context of employees having them on them at all times in the digital world.
• Laptop/Computer - Implied as the device used for communication and accessing information.
• Phone - Used for calls and communication.
• Podcasts - Discussed as a powerful medium for information and a significant part of the media landscape.
• Red Light Face Mask - A product from the sponsor Bonshage, used by the speaker and Steve.

Technologies

• FaceTime - The technology used by Joe Biden to call the speaker.
• AI - Mentioned in the context of its future impact on the workforce.
• Digital World - The environment in which transparency is key for businesses and brands.

Other

• Debate Camp - A period of intense preparation before a debate, described as not being a “camp” but a sequestered period.
• Imposter Syndrome - A psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills and accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a “fraud.”
• Misinformation/Disinformation - Discussed as a tool used in political strategy and a challenge to combat.
• Polls - Mentioned in the context of a decision not to run for office based on early poll numbers.
• Zero Sum Game - A situation in which a participant’s gains require losses for other participants.
• Gaslighting - A psychological manipulation where a person or group causes someone to question their sanity or reality.
• Climate Crisis - A major concern for Gen Z, impacting their education and future outlook.
• Climate Anxiety - The fear of not being able to buy a home or having it wiped out by extreme weather, and the fear of having children due to climate change.
• Independent Media - The interviewer identifies as this, and its importance is discussed.
• Black Box vs. Glass Box - A metaphor for how businesses and brands operated in the past (black box, with PR painting perception) versus the present digital world (glass box, transparency).
• Gold Medal Depression - A term for the depression experienced by athletes after winning a gold medal due to the cessation of intense competition.
• Phantom Limb - A phenomenon where individuals who have an appendage amputated report that the limb still causes sensations, often pain, as if it were still attached.
• Project 2025 - Mentioned as a plan that has been decades in the making and is being swiftly implemented.
• CHIPS Act - A piece of legislation related to manufacturing chips in the U.S.
• Infrastructure Deal - Mentioned as something that was worked on by the Biden administration.
• Child Tax Credit - Mentioned as part of a family policy that the speaker believes should have been prioritized.
• Affordable Child Care - Mentioned as part of a family policy that the speaker believes should have been prioritized.
• Paid Family Leave - Mentioned as part of a family policy that the speaker believes should have been prioritized.
• Medicare coverage for home health care - An example of a policy the speaker offered.
• $50,000 tax credit for startup small businesses - An example of a policy the speaker offered.
• Voting age reduction to 16 - A policy proposal suggested by the speaker.
• Gen Z - A demographic group discussed in the context of their concerns and potential impact on politics.
• Democratization of Platforms - The concept that content creation and distribution are more accessible now.
• Black Church - The speaker’s upbringing and the influence of its practices, such as dressing up.
• Colonoscopy - An analogy used to describe the extensive vetting process for Vice President.
• Gerrymandering of districts - Mentioned as part of a long-term agenda.
• Packing the court - Mentioned as part of a long-term agenda.