Discussions with people who have run for office to talk about what motivated them and why YOU should run for office too
Episodes
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
The fallout of the 2016 election focused so much on three states - Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. These states barely went to Donald Trump but were expected to vote for Hillary Clinton. Since then, Democrats have made big moves in all three states. Now, Washtenaw County Commissioner Jason Morgan joins the You Should Run Podcast to talk about the evolving politics in his state, his own moves to protect residents during the COVID-19 outbreak and how this brought him into a public moment with President Trump, and his goals to help his county and his state beyond the current pandemic.
In this episode, Jason Morgan talks about promoting more young people in politics, gaining allies who believe in good government, shaping the politics of the future in the aftermath of COVID-19, his early work with the Dingell family, and more. Listen, subscribe, and share today and follow Jason on Twitter @JasonMorganA2
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
After seeing the challenges that Hurricane Katrina brought to the Louisiana education system, Ethan Ashley decided to take on the challenge of running for school board to implement needed changes. In this episode of the You Should Run Podcast, Ethan shares his impressive resume of service and talks about the power that comes with getting into the political sphere, from making allies to asking the right questions to getting things done. Ethan talks about how the school system in his state was facing severe hurdles and how he used his own knowledge of the state's government and his understanding of the inequities in education to push for needed reforms and accountability.
Listen, share, and subscribe today to learn more about Ethan Ashley and to hear from others who decided that they should run for office.
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Across the country, young people are adding their voices to the political process and a growing list of young candidates have decided to not "wait their turn." Wisconsin Assembly candidate Jacob Malinowski is one bright example. In addition to changing the political discussion, Jacob is revolutionizing campaigning as well, with new online tactics and approaches to outreach. Listen and share as Jacob talks about what inspired him to get involved in politics, why he is running in 2020, and why he hopes more young people will run for office across the country.
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Berkley, California has a reputation as one of the most liberal places in America. So how does its local council reflect Berkley's reputation and history while adapting to the issues of today? In this podcast, Berkley Councilmember Rigel Robinson talks about standing up for students, bringing young and diverse perspectives to local politics, and creating inclusive policies that can be replicated in other cities and states.
Listen and subscribe and make sure to follow Rigel on Twitter @RigelRobinson