Policy for Normal People™

Episodes

1. Clint Shaw, Candidate for Taylor County BOE

   23 Oct 2026 · 55 min

   In this episode, Clint Shaw shares his motivations for running for the Taylor County Board of Education, discusses community involvement, school funding, and the importance of local schools in small towns.

2. Saving Our Children Starts w/CyberSafety in Schools: A Conversation w/Kirsten Milhorn of Sophie's Light Foundation

   30 Sep 2026 · 56 min · S2 E6

   summary 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…

3. Guidelines to Grocery Lines: Nutritional Policy & Your Food Choices

   8 Sep 2026 · 57 min · S2 E5

   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…

4. August Market Update w/ Marcus

   26 Aug 2026 · 42 min · S2 E4

   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,…

5. Who Sets the Rules for AI? A chat w/Benjamin Rifkin, Founder of SnowdriftCO

   22 Aug 2026 · 53 min · S1 E1

   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…

6. Invisible Warriors: Are We Keeping Our Promise to Women Veterans?

   4 Aug 2026 · 58 min · S2 E2

   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…

7. Feb Monthly Market Update w/Marcus

   13 Feb 2026 · 48 min

   Summary 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…

8. Legal Immigration Policy w/Special Guest, Chris Chmielenski of IAP

   31 Jan 2026 · 58 min · S2 E1

   Summary 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…

9. Policies Impacting the Homeless: A Chat w/Joe Meyer of Shelter House

   23 Dec 2025 · 50 min · S1 E6

   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…

10. Monthly Market Update w/Marcus

    4 Dec 2025 · 36 min · S1 E4

    In this November market review, host Christy Amada and guest, Marcus Sturdivant, Sr. dive into the past month's market news, trends, and policy intersections affecting the everyday American's lives and decision-making.…

11. PFNP-Nonprofit Governance w/Bill Peck

    19 Nov 2025 · 25 min · S1 E3

    How can nonprofit Boards ensure their organizations stay resilient during times of policy shifts? Join host, Christy Amada and guest, Bill Peck, of William Peck Consulting for insights and information on this timely…

12. PFNP-Nonprofit Governance w/Bill Peck

    19 Nov 2025 · 25 min · S1 E3

    How can nonprofit Boards ensure resilience in turbulent times of decreased federal funding and policy shifts? Join me and special guest, Bill Peck of William Peck Consulting to learn valuable insights on this timely…

13. October '25 Monthly Market Update w/Marcus Sturdivant, Sr. | Policy for Normal People podcast™

    30 Oct 2025 · 1 h 05 min · S1 E3

    It's the end of October, and I'm welcoming back Marcus Sturdivant, Sr., of The ABCSquared! Marcus joins me, Christy Amada, host of the Policy for Normal People podcast, to share October's monthly review of Wall Street…

14. PFNP - Monthly Market Update w/Marcus Sturdivant

    13 Oct 2025 · 23 min · S1 E2

    Don't have time to follow constant market news? No worries! Join Marcus and I for a quick end-of-the-month, every month, roundup of the key highlights and things to know from Wall Street that could impact the peace of…

15. Monthly Market Roundup w/Marcus Sturdivant

    30 Aug 2025 · 25 min · S1 E3

    Christy and Marcus summarize market activity from the past month in this first of monthly shorts, sponsored by Policy for Normal People™ podcast, sponsored by Amada Development Services, LLC.

16. Part 2: Breaking down OBBBA

    30 Jul 2025 · 54 min · S1 E2

    Welcome back, everyone! Last week special guest, Marcus Sturdivant Sr. of TheABCSquared, and I continued our discussion from Episode 1, diving into parts of the new bill passed in Congress July 4th. We discussed…

17. Breaking down the OBBA - Part I

    9 Jul 2025 · 32 min · S1 E1

    Tired of political fighting, but still concerned about how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may affect you and your loved ones? So am I! So let's unpack at least some of it together. Join me, your host, Christy Amada,…