South Philly's State Rep, Elizabeth Fiedler, on Motherhood & Democrats' Future
It’s the Wednesday politics show. Host Trenae Nuri catches up with State Representative Elizabeth Fiedler, who represents South Philly, about her work-life balance (she’s a mother of two who’s now expecting twins) and the issues she’s focused on in Harrisburg. Fiedler is one of just a few elected officials in the country who’s a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, and she has some thoughts on the future of the Democratic Party.
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