Discussions with people who have run for office to talk about what motivated them and why YOU should run for office too
Episodes
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
The countdown to 50 states (plus DC) continues with the first You Should Run Podcast discussion from Idaho.
In this podcast, Shelby Rognstad talks about running for mayor of Sandpoint, ID. As mayor, Shelby has many unique opportunities and challenges, some expected and many unexpected. Shelby discusses the beauty of Idaho, new residents moving from other states, local conflicts regarding guns, and helping his community during COVID-19.
Listen, share, subscribe and learn more about the interesting state of Idaho.
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
In 2020, people are focused on who we send to Washington, DC. In this You Should Run Podcast, the topic is Washington, DC itself.
Markus Batchelor is a Young Elected Official who served on the Board of Education and he is now running as a candidate for DC Council at-large. In this podcast, we discuss how national issues impact DC locally. Markus provides an essential perspective on running for office, education equality, policing, Black Lives Matter, and more.
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Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Juli Briskman became famous after being photographed giving the Trump motorcade the middle finger while she was riding her bike, but her impressive background and knowledge of complex global issues actually goes back decades.
In this You Should Run Podcast, Juli Briskman talks about that moment that made her famous and, more importantly, what she has been doing ever since to improve her community, including successfully running for Supervisor in Loudoun County in Virginia. Juli discusses why her knowledge of global issues made her particularly disgusted by Donald Trump, how she got involved in Democratic campaigns in 2018 and then ran for office herself. As you listen, you'll learn about what Juli has been able to do as a Supervisor and why local offices can make such a direct difference in people's lives.
Juli ends the conversation talking about the bright future of Virginia politics, Black Lives Matter, and moving past Virginia's Confederate roots.
Listen, share, review, and think about running for office wherever you live!
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tabitha Isner ran for Congress in Alabama, knowing it would be an uphill climb. But in this You Should Run Podcast, Tabitha has a lot of positive things to say about taking on big political challenges, and some of the big things that are happening in her state. From the election of Doug Jones to the resurgence of an active Democratic Party, Alabama has more going for it in 2020 than many would guess.
In this episode, we discuss a progressive voice in faith, the importance of building political infrastructure, and, of course, why YOU should run for office. Follow Tabitha on Twitter @TabithaK
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
It's the first Vermont episode of the You Should Run Podcast and it's a big one as Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman joins to talk about his legislative career promoting a variety of progressive issues. In this episode, we discuss how David came to run for office as a young candidate in the early 1990's, being at the forefront of some big issues throughout his time in the state legislature, the Bernie Sanders influence on the state, and why he's currently running for Governor.
Of course, no podcast about being in office these days is complete without a discussion on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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