What's Working in Washington - Ep 441 - When Women Run, Women Win - Betsy Fischer Martin

What's Working in Washington

Betsy Fischer Martin is the executive director of the Women & Politics Institute at American University in Washington, D.C.. She was previously the executive producer of NBC's Meet the Press for almost 23 years. Betsy is an expert when it comes to political candidates, their exposure to media and how to effectively present their message. She joins Mark for a conversation on the gender imbalance in politics, explaining the barriers faced by women running for office and what must be done to recruit, promote, and support female political leadership.