Discussions with people who have run for office to talk about what motivated them and why YOU should run for office too
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Whether as a Congressman or a Maryland State Legislator, Jamie Raskin prides himself on focusing less on the "political center" and more on the "moral center." He first ran for office to stand up for LGBT rights in Maryland, against the death penalty, and for a progressive vision for his state. Now he's on the front lines of Congressional oversight of Donald Trump while also focusing on issues like Climate Change. In this You Should Run Podcast, Congressman Raskin talks about being motivated to run, staying motivated and energized, and why YOU should consider public office as well.
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
When looking at the future of progressive leaders in the United States, do you think North Dakota? Maybe you should. In this podcast, Kylie Oversen talks about running for state legislature in North Dakota, why she ran, how she won, and her experiences as a young woman in the state house. Now, at just 30 years old, Kylie is the chair of her state's Democratic Party. Listen and share as Kylie talks about why we need to elect more women, being inspired by Senator Heidi Heitkamp, and why you should run for office too.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
It is the highest profile guest on the You Should Run Podcast yet. In this episode, US Senator Bob Casey covers a wide range of topics surrounding his personal journey in politics. Topics include whether he always anticipated running for office, how losses made him and his father better public servants, integrity, working across the aisle with people you may not like, who helped Bob Casey decide to run for Senate, if power changes or reveals a person's true character, the Senator's special work on healthcare, and a "Wild" idea for working with some House colleagues.
This is a podcast you will not want to miss. Listen and share and then go back to find other conversations with leaders from across the country in the archives. Maybe you will be inspired to run for office too.
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Is Kansas still as conservative as people across the country imagine? Do Democrats have opportunities to win with more suburban districts? How has the controversial leadership of Governor Sam Brownback altered the political calculus in the state?
In this You Should Run Podcast, Kansas State Representative and English teacher Brett Parker teaches all of us about just what is going in Kansas and whether there really are opportunities for Democratic candidates at all levels of government. Brett also talks about what motivated him to run for office, recruiting and supporting other candidates, and why investing in some less expensive elections may lead to more success over the long term.
Listen, share, subscribe and comment, then think about whether YOU should run for office too.
Follow Brett on Twitter @BrettParker4KS
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
In 2018, Anna Eskamani ran a bold campaign to flip a Florida State Legislative seat from Republican to Democratic. Now this daughter of Iranian-American immigrants is sharing her story about why she ran for office, being true to herself, and why other should run as well. This is a particularly timely podcast as Anna offers her unique perspective on the ongoing issues in Iran and her hopes for de-escalation and peace, but also how her office has worked to help people from Iran and other places find a friend in Florida. She also discusses how her mother's battle with cancer motivated her and showed her the value of caregivers and the work that she is doing in the Florida legislature for issues like educational equality for everyone, especially LGBTQ families and students with disabilities.
Please like and share this special You Should Run podcast episode and follow Anna Eskamani on social media @AnnaforFlorida
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
You Should Run Podcast kicks off 2020 with a big episode featuring Pennsylvania Auditor General and current candidate for Congress Eugene Depasquale! In this podcast, Eugene talks about the values that formed his beliefs, what issues helped push him to run and win an election to the PA state legislature, the value of the office of Auditor General and all he has been able to accomplish, and why he is now running for Congress in 2020. We also take a fun turn to talk about one of Eugene's favorite topics.... Star Wars! Listen and share as Eugene answers many questions and learn about why YOU should run for office too.