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Mar 2020
33m 38s

This House Wasn't Built for You

WONDER MEDIA NETWORK
About this episode

To learn more about Rep. Angie Craig, head back to Episode 5 of Season 1. 

To learn more about Rep. Abigail Spanberger, head back to Episode 7 of Season 1. 

On Wonder Media Network's flagship show, Host Jenny Kaplan seeks to understand the state of gender representation in office and asks how Congress would change if it looked more like the people it represents. Last season, she spoke with women on the campaign trail. This time, she's talking to women serving in the House of Representatives.  

Women belong in the House is produced by Grace Lynch, with special help from Luisa Garbowit and Edie Allard. 

Special thanks to Miles Moran for the original intro and outro music.

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