PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton
Join a powerhouse married couple—empty nesters turning their kitchen table into a hub for unfiltered conversations on life's big questions. She's a dedicated inner-city charter school director, elected official, and former school board president; he's a seasoned media executive, professor, and author. Together, with decades of experience in parenting, politics, public service, and purpose, they sip wine, share a meal, and dive deep into current events, cultural shifts, geopolitical headlines, and the hilarious highs and lows of empty-nest life.
Expect candid debates, heartfelt stories, intriguing interviews, belly laughs, and no-holds-barred insights that challenge your views and spark your curiosity. Perfect for fans of thoughtful political podcasts, relationship dynamics, and real-talk commentary.
Unscripted. Unfiltered. Unapologetically real. Grab a seat—new episodes weekly. Download & Follow now to join the conversation!
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton
PLATE & PONDER - "2025: Reflections, Resolutions, & Resilience"
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Phil and Katie Brodkin (w/ a cameo by Jenna Brodkin) join us again as we breakdown this past year and our excitement for the upcoming one! It's hard to believe, but yes, it's almost 2026!
Serious subjects include:
1 - What we are thankful for.
2 - Habits we want to continue and build further upon.
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3 - The importance of both resilience and reflecting on accomplishments.
And we add some fun shout-outs and epic banter in this episode too...
Please download, follow, enjoy, and review... Happy Holidays!
