- Normal people need to run for office with Will Rollins, Candidate for Congress [CA-41]
Will Rollins is running for Congress in SoCal with the goal of thoughtfully escorting the current Republican incumbent to the curb (of one of the buildings that said incumbent allegedly owns and has raised rent prices on for residents during a housing crisis). In this episode, we chat with him about this race, his prior run, and the critical nature of name recognition. We also zero in on the need to stop the clown show in Congress and a desperate need for more normal people to run for office. There’s a lot that can change with this seat, and we get into it all.
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All eyes are on the swing state of Nevada this episode because we brought on Nevada State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro to chat all about the state’s politics, its purple reputation, and an issue that’s top of mind for voters – abortion. We discuss ballot measures, the inter-party politics, and how the state’s independent streak plays a role. Also central to our convo are the behind the scenes moments of being a state Senate Majority leader, career tips, and life with two kids, a husband, and several pets, including a cat named Jeff.
NV State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Legislator/A/Senate/Current/6
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Ted Cruz could lose his job this year. Not exactly a devastating loss to say the least. But the focus should be on what would be gained if this happens, specifically if Texas Congressman Colin Allred wins the race [for US Senate]. From our conversation with the Congressman, it would mean more bipartisan solutions, more wins for veterans, more wins for healthcare access, and a Senator that doesn’t flee the state during a weather crisis. There’s a lot on the [yard] line for Texans [and this country] according to the multi-hyphenate Congressman [pro football player-voting rights lawyer-Texas native-Congressman to name a few of the many], this year, and his campaign is bringing that message across the state, and to this episode of the podcast.
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What’s the political landscape in Idaho? Is it really that conservative? Is there a reason the state seems to embrace right-wingers? And what do people think Dems are trying to take from them? These questions and more on the very red state are answered by Democratic Congressional candidate, Kaylee Peterson. She walks us through the state’s media deserts and how that impacts the landscapes, how isolation contributes to fear, and who/what comes into the stoke the flames. We also chat about her campaign, why she’s running, and the need to build party infrastructure in the state.
Kaylee Peterson for Congress: https://kayleeforcongress.com/
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What goes down in PA’s HD-137? Anna Thomas, candidate for state house in the district fills us in. From the magical small businesses to the need for more transportation for commuters this candidate puts a spotlight on it all. She also gives us the lay of the land with voters – what they’re looking for and what issues matter to them most of all.
Anna Thomas on Insta: annaforpenna
Anna Thomas: https://annarthomas.com/
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All eyes have been on Montana since the Montana Boyz burst onto the scene, but they really should be on this candidate for governor of Montana – Ryan Busse. On this episode, we chat with Ryan about his campaign, what drove him to run for office, and of course, the best things Montana has to offer. If you’ve been curious about Montana [literally we cannot wait to go] or its politics [it’s the wild west, literally], this interview will clue you in.
Ryan Busse: https://busseformontana.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryan.busse
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We’re back and we’re having a [baja] blast on this episode with West Virginia Delegate Kayla Young! In our new format, we shoot the shit about what’s going on in WV politically from the upcoming primaries to Baby Dog, and Kristi Noem’s dog [RIP] to everything else and beyond. We catch up on Delegate Young’s epic Vegas wedding, TikToking as a representative, woes with Reels [duh], and what the vibes of the year are – which included getting a pulse on whether Republican voters will turn out or not in November. Lots of questions, lots of commentary.
Delegate Kayla Young: https://tinyurl.com/5fyyy2hh
On IG: @kaylayoungforwv
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What in the world is happening with this potential TikTok ban? And honestly, what even is it? Is it a ban? We asked Gen-Z Congressman Maxwell Frost, who gave us the 411 on the what, the why, the who, and the when. And while we were at, we also talked about the 2024 elections – ya know, those big AF things happening THIS year. Specifically, we zeroed in on the youth vote and how those numbers are shaping up for the federal, and in another lens, what that looks like in Florida. A conversation of possibilities, our chat covers what the Congressman thinks is possible in Florida this cycle and what needs to happen in the years to come.
Congressman Maxwell Frost: https://frost.house.gov/
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Ya girls are back with a debrief episode on both our trips – DC and Austin. It’s politics, gossip, takeaways, and a crush on a hot secret service guy. It’s truly a grab bag with discoveries you might not have seen coming, or at least we didn’t. We also chat about an exciting podcast announcement regarding our upcoming format change WHICH IS GOING TO BE SO FUN, GET REAAAAADY. Is this the most unhinged episode description to date? Yes, yes, it is. Are we here for it? At least we are ;)
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There’s little cutie speech that the president gives called the State of the Union Address or as the wonks like to shorten it to, SOTU. Sounds kind of like a fun drink in our opinion, but it’s literally a look at from the president’s eyes the state or status of the nation at the juncture that they give said speech. This one is sure to be a banger, and to prepare and react we brought on USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald to bring us through the numbers. The cold hard numbers and facts on the status of ~tings~ from the economy to immigration. Our convo will give you a look into it all and so will the full report, which is included in the episode description.
USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald: https://tinyurl.com/nhavdws2
USAFacts SOTU by the numbers: https://usafacts.org/state-of-the-union/
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Have you heard about what’s been happening with school boards? If you haven’t, you’re about to, with our conversation with the Co-Founder of Run for Something’s Amanda Litman. She provides the 411 on how the far-right has long had their eyes on this educational and powerful prize, and where their efforts have led… ya know like to book bans that have the dictionary on the no-go list… Yea… so it’s been a ride the last few years for school boards to say the least, and even more so recently a la Moms For Liberty. So, what next? The next is recruiting and training candidates that want to run for school board in all 50 states, as well as building and sustaining power on these school boards. It’s a plan in the process and one you can not just learn about with this episode, but can get involved with.
Run For Something: https://runforsomething.net/
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The fentanyl crisis has impacted individuals and families in every corner of this country. But how did this crisis start? And where are its impacts the deepest? Many of those answers start in West Virginia. As told by our guest JoAnna Vance, a Program Coordinator at WV Economic Justice, the crisis has taken a huge toll and a huge amount of lives. It’s a crisis that she’s actively a part of turning around through her advocacy. It’s also a crisis rife with stigmas around solutions and treatment – another element to this huge conversation.And to that point, in this conversation, we look at some of the solutions proposed, from Narcan distribution to safe injection sites, and beyond to see how we can work together to end this epidemic that’s already robbed too many people of their lives.
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The topic on the tip of everyone’s tongues right now is immigration. From the border bill to the Trump theatrics to the meltdowns on team GOP, the issue is getting thrown around like a Superbowl football. But what is this messaging really doing? And how will it impact this year’s elections? In a classic look at words matter, this episode brings Beatriz Lopez, the Deputy Director of the Immigration Hub in to talk about the difference in messaging in the different camps on this vital policy vertical.
Beatriz Lopez, Deputy Director of the Immigration Hub: http://tinyurl.com/694keyxm
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It’s 2024 and the GOP is coming for birth control. But the thing is this isn’t just a ‘whoops yolo’ by the ultra-conservative crew, it’s the definition of the political long game. It’s this very long game that we dissect with none other than longtime repro rights advocate, Mini Timmaraju, the President & CEO of Reproductive Freedom For All. We look at how this plan came to be, what’s different about the repro rights landscape now from when Mini first dove in, and how we can fight back now. We also look at how much is encompassed in the repro rights basket – and how important it is to go beyond just talking about abortion, but to talk about miscarriages, the criminalization of doctors, birth control and contraceptives, and more.
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Did we take out our calculators for this episode? No, but we considered it because this interview focuses all on campaign finance and how to cultivate a career in this very needed piece of the successful campaign puzzle. We talk challenges, we talk strategy, and we talk about how we need more young people to explore this vital path with Sydney Levin-Epstein, Director of Development at Arena who is an ace at campaign finance, having come to Arena having worked Senator Markey’s Deputy Finance Director on his 2020 campaign and throughout the fundraising space. Sydney helped us (and now you) get an understanding of the campaign finance career track, what it’s like to transition from an external career into it, and the training available via Arena. Know someone that’s good at crunching numbers? Is that you? Then bam, this episode is going to be your bread, butter, and forever and always.
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If you’re an OG, you know that we love to put the spotlight on various political careers, sharing the BTS on what they’re like. If you’re new here, that’s a little bit about some of our episodes, including this one with Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer. In this episode, Abby tells us about her career journey, first as a state rep, then a member of Congress at age 28, and the current role in the State Department. We get into what a Special Envoy does, how they’re appointed, and what a day in their life looks like. We also talk about the focus of her particular department, looking at youth issues around the globe – naturally, diplomacy and yes, Mary Kate and Ashley make their way into this convo.
Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer: https://www.state.gov/biographies/abby-finkenauer/
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What do legislators talk about behind closed doors? What happens when they get together? What ideas do they share? How do they collaborate? For leaders and legislators a part of The NewDEAL, they convene, they collaborate, and they bring ideas to the table that help their communities. They also, looking at this election year, are focused on protecting democracy. It’s central to conversations happening right now according to our guest, the amazing Debbie Cox Bultan, the CEO at The NewDEAL. In this episode she gives us the scoop on the behind the scenes, what was accomplished by leaders together in 2023, and what’s ahead this year – buckle up, buttercups!
The NewDEAL: https://newdealleaders.org/
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Debbie Cox Bultan: https://newdealleaders.org/members/debbie-cox-bultan/
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Bipartisanship is back and we’re so freakin’ glad about it. Working across the aisle is not an easy feat and yet it’s something that members of Future Caucus do regularly. The org brings together young legislators from across the aisle and provides a space for them to talk out issues, ideas, and work together to get shit done. In today’s polarized enviro, it’s uber impressive and something we needed to get the scoop on. Cue, our guests, VT Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, a Democrat and VT Rep. Casey Toof, A Republican. These two guests walk us through how they work together and what strategies they implement to do so. They also provide us with perspective on how important bipartisanship is and also having conversations with people you may not agree with. There’s much common ground to be found, and these two guests tell the tale of how to find it.
VT Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone: https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/37395
VT Rep. Casey Toof: https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/30955
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If you asked us if we were surprised that Senator Manchin decided to retire, we’d say 50/50. If you asked candidate for Senate, Zach Shrewsbury, he’d say nope, not at all. Zach has had a pulse on how Manchin plays politics for quite some time, interacting with him as an organizer. He’s also had a pulse on West Virginia politics and the needs of WV residents as a result. And those needs, those issues need to be communicated and represented in the Senate. Zach is running to be that representation and to remind all to not count rural voters out [or people for that matter]. This episode discusses his run for office, the campaign’s focus, and what’s been missing in WV politics. PS Tyler Childers, if you’re reading this, this is the campaign to get involved in ;) You didn’t hear it from us…or did you?
Meet Zach Shrewsbury: https://www.shrewsburyforsenate.com/
Zach on TikTok: http://tinyurl.com/39unbd7a
Zach on IG: https://www.instagram.com/zachs4senate/
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy35m - Jan 3, 2024 - Who is ‘Big Hospital’ and shady hospital pricing practices that need to change with Sophia Tripoli, Senior Director of Health Policy at Families USA
Who is ‘Big Hospital?’ Going once…going twice…going three times… anyone?! Yea, it was an answer we did not have, so we brought in the expert dujour, Sophia Tripoli, the Senior Director of Health Policy at Families USA to give us the scoop. We also brought her on to talk about the role they play in hospital transparency, or the lack thereof, and overall the not so great consumer practices going on in this section of the healthcare industry. Naturally, we also had to dive into WTF is going on with hospital consolidation, price gouging, and suss things galore. So much going on, and yet solutions are afoot, which we get into too (check out the related action item in Gov Hub).
Families USA: https://familiesusa.org/
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