You Should Run

You Should Run Ilana Rubel

Idaho has one of the most conservative legislatures in the country, but Democratic Minority leader Ilana Rubel has shown how to effectively get things done or, if needed, prevent bad legislation when possible. In this You Should Run Podcast, Representative Rubel talks about her improbable journey to the Idaho legislature, advocating for children and families, and why the person you elect is more important than just which party they represent.

Representative Rubel has been constructively outspoken on many issues, and has found ways to highlight the effects of legislation. In this podcast, we also learn about her connections to Pennsylvania and to US Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Listen, share, and subscribe now and make sure to follow Rep. Rubel on Twitter @ilanarubel

You Should Run Susanna Ratsavong

Susie Ratsavong is running for local office in Springfield, PA and she hopes to encourage you to run for office too! In this episode, we discuss the decision making process to start a campaign, promoting diversity in public life, addressing anti-Asian hate following the pandemic, and how running for office can be rewarding and fun. After listening to this episode, you will see why everyone should consider joining the political process to help their community.

You Should Run OK State Rep Jacob Rosecrants

The name is Rosecrants, Jacob Rosecrants. NOT Rosencrants. But besides the common misunderstanding of his name, people also may not understand the story about how this educator won an election to the Oklahoma State House as a Democrat in a traditionally conservative area, all while staying true and honest to his progressive values.

In this You Should Run Podcast, Jacob Rosecrants talks about his unique journey to the legislature, campaigning during a pandemic, making a name for himself across party lines as the education guy, and why YOU should run for office too.

Listen and share now and follow Jacob on Twitter @jacobrosecrants

You Should Run Mayor Katie Rosenberg

Over 100 people have spoken on the You Should Run Podcast, but few have been as strongly in favor of running for office as Katie Rosenberg, Mayor of Wausau, Wisconsin. Before becoming Mayor, Katie also served in government on the county level and worked on nursing home issues, experience that became very useful during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this podcast, Katie Rosenberg discusses how she navigates the political divide in Wisconsin, why local government and planning commissions are actually really exciting issues, and why more people should run for office at all levels of government. And if you are interested in running or have recently won an election, she is ready to help or just cheer you on through your journey. Follow on Twitter @katierosenberg

You Should Run MT State Rep Jessica Karjala

State Representative Jessica Karjala is fighting an uphill battle as a progressive Democrat in Montana, but he is determined to fight. In this You Should Run Podcast, Representative Karjala talks about knocking on doors for her first campaign, the privilege that exist in state legislatures, standing up for the marginalized, and the sincere human cost and benefit of issues like expanding Medicaid and helping people with disabilities.

Representative Karjala has interesting things to say about voter suppression and the direction of politics, but she ends on a message of hope for new candidates. Listen, share, and follow her on Facebook and on Twitter @JessicaLKarjala

You Should Run Janneke Parrish

She is running for office in Round Rock, Texas, but before Janneke Parrish can win, she's going to share her story and ideas with the You Should Run Podcast.

In this episode, Janneke shares her hopeful vision for Round Rock, ideas for infrastructure, incentivizing businesses to come to her town, and inspiring more people to run for office. Janneke is excited for Round Rock and hopefully you will be excited to run for office too after listening to her on the You Should Run Podcast today.

Follow her on Twitter @JannekeParrish

You Should Run Kansas State Rep Rui Xu

Rui Xu never planned to get into elected office, but the rise of Donald Trump motivated him to jump into the process and run for State Representative in Kansas in 2018 and win. As he discusses in this You Should Run Podcast, Rui won by being the hardest working person in the race and, even as a member of the minority party, he continues to be hard at work forging alliances in the legislature and getting into the details of every bill. Even though his political career is still young, Rui has spent his adult life trying to improve the world.

Listen to Rui's story and share our discussion and make sure to follow him on Twitter @RuiXuKS

You Should Run Alex Fisch

You've seen many TV shows filmed in Culver City, but how much do you know about the real Culver City? In this You Should Run Podcast, Mayor Alex Fisch talks about some of the challenges and opportunities in his city, including important issues like climate change and affordable housing. Mayor Fisch is leading his city out of the COVID pandemic with a lot of optimism and excitement to encourage more people to move to Culver City. Find out why in this new You Should Run Podcast and follow Mayor Fisch on Twitter @AlexFischCC

You Should Run Jess Piper for Missouri

American politics seems to be an ideological battle between urban and rural voters, but is that fair? Or even real? In this You Should Run Podcast, Jess Piper talks about competing in rural Missouri, focusing on issues that are important to people in her area that are too often neglected, and not taking anything for granted. Jess is running for the state legislature and she believes that starting early and being active and focused from the start is necessary to win.

Will she convert otherwise conservative voters? What issues do Missouri Republicans dismiss due to complacency? Should Democrats run for every seat? Listen and share as this educator discusses her motivations and personal story and maybe you'll be inspired too!

Make sure to follow Jess Piper on Twitter @EnglishTeach07

You Should Run Michael Muha

Joe Biden won Pennsylvania's Electoral College votes not buy increasing his margin in cities, but by slightly improving everywhere in the state. In this You Should Run Podcast, Hermitage City Councilman Michael Muha talks about the politics of his small city in Western PA, the pride people have in small town America and the shifts in views with changing jobs and populations, and the importance of government being about service. Michael takes his dedication to Hermitage seriously and he is demonstrating how good government is the best plan for electoral success.

Listen, share, and follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelTMuha