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Kirsten Milhorn shares her heartbreaking story of her niece Sophie, who disappeared at age 15, and discusses the importance of online safety education and policy reform to prevent child exploitation and trafficking so another family does not have to face the same tragedy of a child lost to human trafficking and other online predators. This episode highlights the urgent need for proactive measures in schools and communities and is a call to action to support these efforts.

Policy for Normal People host Christy Amada chats with Certified Nutritionist and Founder of MNE Coaching, Remi Rory to discuss how changing nutritional policies can impact how he provides health coaching to his clients, and how we make our food choices in the grocery store aisles.

Host of Policy for Normal People, Christy Amada, welcomes back Marcus Sturdivant, Sr. of The ABCSquared to give an overview of where things stand in the market and what it all means for Main Street. Mortgages, inflation, the AI boom...we touch on it all. Please follow us and thanks for listening!

AI is changing how we search, what we see, and how businesses get found. So, does that mean Google and SEO no longer matter? How can policymakers, users, and business leaders work together to protect communities while embracing the benefits and possibilities of AI and this new age of digital marketing to ensure prosperity and the well-being of people at the same time?

In this episode of Policy for Normal People, Christy Amada talks with Benjamin Rifkin, founder of Snowdrift, about how businesses can use AI responsibly without abandoning the fundamentals of search, SEO, and authentic communication. They also tackle the bigger policy questions surrounding AI: who should set the rules, how much regulation is appropriate, and how we balance innovation with responsibility.

A practical conversation about AI, business visibility, and the policies shaping the rapidly changing digital world.

Women have served in every branch of the U.S. military, yet many continue to face unique challenges that often go unseen. Why are women veterans still called the "Invisible Warriors," and what policies and community efforts are needed to better support them?

In this episode of Policy for Normal People, Christy Amada speaks with Nancy Becher, founder of Invisible Warriors, about the realities facing women veterans, the progress that's been made, and the work that still lies ahead.

Topics include:
• Why women veterans are often overlooked
• Healthcare and support challenges
• Policy changes that could improve outcomes
• Building awareness through Invisible Warriors
• How listeners can help

Learn more about Invisible Warriors:
https://invisiblewarriors.org/

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In this episode of Policy for Normal People, host Christy Amada and guest Marcus Sturdivant discuss the latest market trends, the impact of AI on various industries, and the implications of new financial policies such as the Trump baby fund and proposed credit card interest rate caps. They explore the challenges of inflation, the importance of financial literacy, and the effects of immigration on the economy, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to economic policy that considers both growth and equity.

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In this episode of Policy for Normal People, host Christy Amada discusses the often overlooked legal immigration system with Chris Chmielenski, president of the Immigration Accountability Project. They delve into current legislative proposals, including the SAVE Act and the PAUSE Act, exploring their implications for immigration policy and accountability in Congress. The conversation also covers the appropriations process, the role of various immigration programs, and the impact of immigration on American workers and national interests.

How do we solve homelessness? It's a far more complex issue than many realize, especially where policymaking impacts the ability of organizations like Shelter House of northern Virginia.

Joining me to unpack some of these policy complexities is CEO of Shelter House, Joe Meyer.

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