Discussions with people who have run for office to talk about what motivated them and why YOU should run for office too
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
South Dakota is as "red" as states come in terms of politics. So when Democrats like Erin Healy run for the legislature, they know that they have many tough hills to climb, not just in elections, but also while in office. In this You Should Run Podcast, South Dakota State Representative Erin Healy talks about running for office, the challenges of building coalitions as a Democrat, and getting more young people involved in politics. She also discusses the recent anti-transgender legislation in her state and how Democrats, moderate Republicans, and business groups helped to defeat the bill.
Listen, share, and hopefully YOU will consider running for office too.
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Arizona is the center of political activity in 2020 with a very important Senate race and an opportunity to be the deciding state in the race for President. In this You Should Run Podcast, Arizona State Representative Athena Salman talks about the rapidly changing politics of her state. She also talks about what motivated her to run for office and some of the pro-democracy initiatives in Arizona that helped her run and win. Athena has a very unique background for any state, which she uses to remind people that we need far more diversity in all levels of government.
Listen, share, and be inspired now to run for office yourself or to help others running in your area. Follow Athena on Twitter @AthenaSalman
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Mayors are at the epicenter of public life. In this You Should Run Podcast, Jorge Elorza, Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, talks about the direct impact that mayors can have on public policy. Mayor Elorza also talks about what motivated him to make a run for office, the challenges of being mayor and running for office, promoting issues like childcare, and why people who want to make a difference in the world should consider running for mayor.
Listen, share, and follow Mayor Elorza on Twitter @Jorge_Elorza
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Brianna Titone flipped a district in Colorado in 2018, making history as the first transgender person elected in the state. How did she do it? By knocking a lot of doors and talking to as many people as possible. Brianna also has an extensive science background. In this podcast, Brianna talks about her motivations for running, the challenges of passing legislation with Colorado's system, using her experience to protect the environment and address climate change, and why you should run for office.
Listen, share, and follow Brianna Titone on Twitter @BriannaforCO