On The Hill - A Podcast Breaking Down DC Katherine Getty
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The On the Hill: Breaking Down DC podcast is a collection of sharing more about what’s happening in DC without the bias, ways for you to get involved with the US government, and interviews with friends, colleagues who can help pull back the proverbial curtain of Washington, DC. Katherine Getty, host of the OTH podcast, is a 10-year Washingtonian who lives and breathes politics.
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Explain to me this: Secretaries on Capitol Hill for Budget Hearings
Welcome to an episode of the On the Hill Podcast with your host, Katherine Getty!
In this status update episode, Katherine dives into where Congress is in the appropriations (government funding) process. Over the last few weeks, there have been developments - which Katherine covers - as well as what role Secretaries/agency leaders have in explaining/defending the President's Budget request. It's a bit of a dance and the Secretaries/agency leaders are important. Katherine also delves into what's next when it comes to the appropriations process.
Topics include:- Overview of Appropriations process- Role of Secretaries in the process, defending President's Budget- What's next for government funding for Fiscal Year 2025
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Let's Connect!Social Media- Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram- Show: @onthehilldcpodcast on Instagram -
Congress did what last week?! - Funding to support Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific
Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill podcast!
After months of negotiations, Congress passed funding last week to support allies in Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific region along with a bill that would sell assets of Russian oligarchs, potentially force the sale of TikTok and authorize sanctions against Russia, China and Iran... what a week, huh?!
Topics include - - Supplemental funding bills - for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific- What's next for the bill --
Let's Connect!Social Media- Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram- Show: @onthehilldcpodcast on Instagram -
Explain to me this: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill Podcast!
First enacted in 1978, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is a key foreign intelligence authority that helps keep US citizens and allies safe.
But what is it and why might you have heard of it? Tune in to learn more!
Topics include:- What is FISA,
- History of slash why was it created- What’s happening with this reauthorization and next steps
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Let's Connect!Social Media- Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram- Show: @onthehilldcpodcast on Instagram -
A Guide to Visiting DC - Neighborhood Edition
Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill Podcast!
On this episode, Katherine gives you a view of DC. From neighborhoods to experience to tours to take, this episode is a fun episode full of Katherine's take on DC.
Topics include:- When to visit, when not to (ha!)- Some of Katherine's favorite cities- Tours you can't miss in DC
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Let's Connect!Social Media- Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram- Show: @onthehilldcpodcast on Instagram -
A Guide to the Judicial Branch
Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill Podcast!
Building on Episode 11, this episode dives into the third branch of the US Government. The judicial branch - with Supreme Court being the highest court and featured in Ep. 11 - has a key role.
Topics include:-Role of Judicial Branch-Role as compared to Legislative and Executive Branches- Differences between Supreme Court, Federal Court and State Courts
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Let's Connect!Social Media- Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram- Show: @onthehilldcpodcast on Instagram -
Wild Week in Washington
Welcome back to another episode of the On the Hill Podcast!
During the week of March 18th, Congress funded the government through September 30th, another retirement announcement and change in leadership of the power House Appropriations Committee.
Topics include:- US Government funding- Retirement of Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) - Change in leadership of House Appropriations Committee
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Let's Connect!Social Media- Host: @katherinegetty on Instagram- Show: @onthehilldcpodcast on Instagram
Customer Reviews
Great Political Podcast!
Katherine is a great podcast host with an amazing amount of history and insight in D.C. in politics! A must-listen, especially during this election year!