Madam Policy

Madam Vice President? Madam Speaker? Now there’s Madam Policy, a podcast by and about women shaping policy and creating history.

Hosted by Dee Martin—life-long organizer and advocate—with a rotating cast of co-hosts and subject matter experts in the Washington, DC-based Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP, each episode features an interview with an extraordinary woman who is making change.

Listen for insight from Members of Congress, corporate leaders, journalists and activists who are every day, in every way, shaping our nation.

The show is lively, provocative, informative, and fun!

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Building a ‘Yes, And’ Economy with Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois
Oct. 12, 2026

Building a ‘Yes, And’ Economy with Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois

How do you turn a vision for growth into billions of dollars in investment, thousands of jobs, and a new economic trajectory for an entire state? On this episode of Madam Policy, host Dee Martin and co-host Brooke Wolters, Government Affairs Advisor at Air Liquide, speak with the leader helping drive Louisiana’s remarkable economic expansion: Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois. Secretary Bourgeois discusses the state’s impressive investment wins, including major commitmen
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Madam Policy Talks Tax, Justice, and Saying "Yes" With Judge Cary Pugh
Sept. 29, 2026

Madam Policy Talks Tax, Justice, and Saying "Yes" With Judge Cary Pugh

What does it take to build a career that leads to the federal bench? In this episode of Madam Policy, Dee Martin and Kimberly Pinter sit down with U.S. Tax Court Judge Cary Pugh to discuss the choices, opportunities, and experiences that shaped her path through private practice, public service, and the judiciary. From rendering decisions in the tax system to finding perspective on a fly-fishing stream, Judge Pugh shares insights on leadership, judgment, resilience, and why some of the best caree
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Diane Foley, Founder, Foley Foundation: Promoting Journalist Safety and Advancing US Hostage Policy
Aug. 5, 2026

Diane Foley, Founder, Foley Foundation: Promoting Journalist Safety and Advancing US Hostage Policy

In this episode of Madam Policy, hosts Dee Martin and Caitlin Sickles sit down with Diane Foley, founder of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation. Following the murder of her son, American journalist James Foley, while reporting in Syria, Diane transformed personal tragedy into a national effort to improve support for families of hostages and wrongful detainees, strengthen journalist safety, and advance U.S. hostage policy. She discusses the evolution of the Foundation’s work, the importance of g
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Translating Markets: Jamila Piracci on Policy, Markets, and Risk
July 15, 2026

Translating Markets: Jamila Piracci on Policy, Markets, and Risk

What do financial markets and motherhood have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, Jamila Piracci, principal of Roos Innovations, joins host Dee Martin to explore the delicate act of translating financial markets to increase understanding between the public and private sectors. Jamila reflects on the ways motherhood, music, and entrepreneurship have shaped her leadership and decision-making over the years, guiding her journey from public service to building her own firm.
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The Future of Critical Minerals with Amanda Van Dyke, Author of The Mineral Imperative
June 12, 2026

The Future of Critical Minerals with Amanda Van Dyke, Author of The Mineral Imperative

In this episode, host Dee Martin sits down with Amanda Van Dyke, Founder of the Critical Mineral Hub and author of The Mineral Imperative, to explore why critical minerals have become a defining issue for the global economy, national security, and industrial strategy. Amanda breaks down what qualifies as a critical mineral, why supply chains are increasingly vulnerable, and why understanding mineral systems is essential for policymakers. Want to learn more about the hidden minerals powering mod
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The Future of Critical Minerals with Amanda Van Dyke, Author of The Mineral Imperative
June 9, 2026

The Future of Critical Minerals with Amanda Van Dyke, Author of The Mineral Imperative

In this episode, host Dee Martin sits down with Amanda Van Dyke, Founder of the Critical Mineral Hub and author of The Mineral Imperative, to explore why critical minerals have become a defining issue for the global economy, national security, and industrial strategy. Amanda breaks down what qualifies as a critical mineral, why supply chains are increasingly vulnerable, and why understanding mineral systems is essential for policymakers. Want to learn more about the hidden minerals powering mod
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About the Host

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Dee Martin

Dee is an attorney, activist, and feminist.

In her day job, Dee is co-chair of the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP where she represents clients before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies, developing and implementing policy and media strategies that achieve her client's goals.

Dee has been named a "Washington, DC Trailblazer" and "Crisis Leadership Trailblazer" by National Law Journal (2020-2021); a "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill (2017-2022); a "Champion of PR" by PRWeek (2017); a "Top 40 Under 40 Lobbyist" by Washingtonian Magazine (2011); a "Female Powerbroker" by Law360 (2014); a "Champion" by the Legal Times (2011); and a "Women Who Mean Business Awardee" by the Washington Business Journal (2011).

Dee has focused her pro bono efforts on assisting young women escaping persecution by global terrorist organizations. For her work, she was honored with the "Unlikely Heroes Legacy Award" (2016) and was recognized by Professional Women in Advocacy as an "Excellence in Advocacy" award finalist (2016).

Dee is co-founder of the award-winning Minute Mentoring®, a women's leadership program, and serves on the board of directors for a national non-profit organization dedicated to social, political, and economic equality for women.