How Speaker Joanna McClinton Became Pennsylvania Most Powerful woman || Ep075 episode artwork

EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 42 MIN

How Speaker Joanna McClinton Became Pennsylvania Most Powerful woman || Ep075

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In this episode, PA Speaker, Rep. Joanna McClinton discusses her unexpected path from public defender to the first female Speaker of the Pennsylvania House, her roots in West and Southwest Philly, and her work serving a diverse community that includes many Liberian and West African residents. She talks about priorities like the Crown Act to end hair discrimination, raising the minimum wage, marijuana legalization, youth engagement, and the importance of voting in local and national elections. The episode highlights her focus on listening, representation, and community empowerment.

In this episode, PA Speaker, Rep. Joanna McClinton discusses her unexpected path from public defender to the first female Speaker of the Pennsylvania House, her roots in West and Southwest Philly, and her work serving a diverse community that includes many Liberian and West African residents. She talks about priorities like the Crown Act to end hair discrimination, raising the minimum wage, marijuana legalization, youth engagement, and the importance of voting in local and national elections. The episode highlights her focus on listening, representation, and community empowerment.

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