Host Erik Fleming interviews Massachusetts State Senator Lydia Edwards about her journey from public-interest attorney to state senator and National Guard JAG officer, highlighting her work on the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, the Protect Act, and relief for federal workers during shutdowns.

The conversation also touches on Boston’s rising political cohort, the role of the National Guard, national political strategy ahead of 2026, and recent community tragedies and commemorations that underscore the urgency of justice and accountability.