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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Listen to all of the PBS News Hour's coverage of U.S. politics, from Yamiche Alcindor's reports from the White House, to Lisa Desjardins on Capitol Hill, to our weekly analysis and discussions from David Brooks, Mark Shields, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Federal judge questions Trump’s authority to deport migrants without due process 5:16

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In a D.C. courtroom, a federal judge questioned the legality of the Trump administration’s authority to deport hundreds of migrants without due process and its refusal to answer his questions. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Associates at prominent law firms urge their employers to withstand pressure from Trump 6:45

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President Trump rescinded an executive order targeting a prominent law firm after it agreed to drop DEI policies and provide $40 million in pro bono work for Trump-aligned causes. It’s the latest in a series of actions Trump has taken targeting firms that either were connected to criminal cases brought against him or firms that represented Democrats. John Yang discussed more with Rachel Cohen. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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‘We need fighters’: Voters at town hall share frustrations, demand action from Democrats 4:07

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In our coverage of town halls during the congressional recess, we’ve been reporting on the latest pushback Republicans have been facing from constituents. We now have a Democratic perspective and a look at how Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia is handling concerns from voters. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Brooks and Capehart on how voters are reacting to federal cuts 10:27

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the mood on the ground from voters at town hall meetings, Elon Musk's prominence in the Trump administration and a prominent law firm and Columbia University comply with White House demands. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Trump administration’s standoff with federal court over deportation order continues 7:39

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The Trump administration’s standoff with the judiciary continues as some of the president's top allies and advisers are ramping up their criticism of federal judges. The Justice Department again refused to provide a federal judge detailed information about deportation flights carrying hundreds of Venezuelan migrants. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Inside a heated town hall where a Nebraska Republican faced backlash over Trump’s policies 5:39

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While Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress, they’ve been losing control of their events back home. Lisa Desjardins attended one of the only town halls held by a Republican member during this congressional recess, catching up with him and the constituents seeking to give him an earful. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Trump continues attack on federal judge despite rebuke from chief justice 4:55

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Federal Judge James Boasberg granted the administration additional time as he determines whether it ignored his order regarding deportation flights over the weekend. President Trump called Boasberg a ‘radical left’ judge and has escalated his criticism of the federal judiciary. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Constitutional law professor analyzes Trump’s clash with the judiciary 6:50

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Despite a rare rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts earlier this week, President Trump's criticisms of the judiciary continue. Amna Nawaz spoke with Steve Vladeck, a constitutional law professor at Georgetown University, to explore the legal ramifications of the president’s showdown with the courts. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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‘We had an awful choice’: Schumer defends voting with GOP saying shutdown would be worse 13:14

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Democrats have few options for challenging President Trump and GOP majorities in Congress. Some on the left say they had a chance last week, but top Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer voted with the GOP and supplied the needed votes to pass a funding bill, angering many in his party. Geoff Bennett spoke with Schumer about that criticism and his new book, “Antisemitism in America: A Warning." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Trump’s pushback on judges challenges U.S. system of checks and balances 7:01

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President Trump called for the impeachment of the judge who ordered a halt to the deportations of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants. The threat comes after Judge James Boasberg also scolded the administration for failing to answer questions about the deportations. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the DOJ would look into taking action against Boasberg. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats clashing over how to govern in the minority 8:20

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including members of the Democratic Party debating how to govern in the minority, how Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown and President Trump's latest approval ratings. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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U.S. deports hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador under 18th century wartime law 5:42

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Nearly 300 Venezuelans are now in El Salvador after being deported from the U.S. without a hearing, despite a federal judge’s order blocking the move. The Trump administration says they are members of a notorious gang called Tren de Aragua and summarily deported them under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Katherine Yon Ebright, counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Ethics expert breaks down Trump administration’s conflicts of interest 6:09

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It’s been less than two months since President Trump took office. In that time, Trump, his family and administration members have seen personal and financial gain in ways aided by their power and influence. This week, the president lined up Teslas at the White House to help Elon Musk as Tesla stocks plummeted. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Don Fox. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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News Wrap: Judge orders Trump administration to rehire thousands fired government workers 5:40

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In our news wrap Thursday, a judge ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary employees let go in mass firings, a group of Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit to try to stop the Department of Education's plans to cut 1300 employees and Pete Buttigieg is not running for an open Senate seat in Michigan. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Senate Democrats weigh GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms 4:30

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