** You've Been Asking for a Long Time. We Heard You and We've Delivered
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Friends,
Welcome to the premiere episode of Principally Speaking – The Podcast!

For years, our community has asked for a dedicated, long-form space to dive deep into the weekly political noise, unpack principles over partisanship, and give you the clear-eyed analysis you can’t get anywhere else. Today, we are thrilled to officially launch our brand-new weekly podcast episode!


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** Meet Your Hosts
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Every week, Principally Speaking – The Podcast brings you direct, candid conversations led by:
* Brittany Martinez – Executive Director of Principles First
* Josh Gillespie – Director of Communications at Principles First


** What We Cover in Episode One
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In our debut episode, Brittany and Josh pull back the curtain on the origins of Principles First and take on the biggest headlines dominating Capitol Hill and beyond:
* The Foundations of Principles First: A look at how our movement started in 2019 to champion the Constitution and rule of law—growing into 29 active state chapters across the nation.
* Foreign Policy & Escalation in Iran: Analysis of recent Senate hearings featuring Defense Secretary Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, exploring rising gas prices, economic impacts on American families, and the soaring costs of the conflict.
* The "YOLO Caucus" & AG Confirmation Debates: A look inside Senate dynamics involving Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, Todd Blanche’s Attorney General nomination, and critical questions surrounding IRS immunity provisions.
* Election Watch & Senate Dynamics: Assessing political developments in Maine involving Senator Susan Collins, alongside key primary election updates out of Arizona.


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Where to Listen: Catch the full audio and video premiere right now! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode.

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Thank you for being an essential part of the Principles First community. We couldn't have done this without your continued support and enthusiasm!

-The Principles First Team


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