You Should Run

You Should Run Bethany Hallam

In 2019, Bethany Hallam shook up local politics by running for and winning a seat on Allegheny County Council. Before that though, Bethany's personal struggles with opioids gave her a unique perspective on the criminal justice, inadequacies in the county health programs, and the great imbalances of power for people of color and people without money. Now that she has been sworn into office, Bethany is ready and eager to use her voice to highlight these issues, push for reforms, and encourage others, especially other young people and women, to run for office and challenge the status quo.

Listen, share, and make sure to follow Bethany Hallam on Twitter @bethanyhallam

You Should Run Congressman Jamie Raskin

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.

You Should Run Kylie Oversen

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.

You Should Run Senator Bob Casey

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. 

You Should Run Kansas State Representative Brett Parker

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 

You Should Run Florida Representative Anna Eskamani

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 

You Should Run - PA Auditor General Eugene Depasquale

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. 

You Should Run - Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand

Some call him the most influential Democratic voice in current Iowa politics, but State Auditor Rob Sand wants to focus on good governance. In this You Should Run Podcast, Rob Sand talks about how politics influenced his life, how and why he made the choices he did in his legal career, his observations on criminal justice, running state wide in Iowa, what it means to be an auditor and how it can be even more effected than being a legislator, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

Listen and share the discussion with the first state-wide guest on the You Should Run podcast, like and comment, and follow Rob on Twitter at @RobSandIA

You Should Run - Kentucky State Rep Josie Raymond and Richard Becker

In 2019, Kentucky voters made a big change when they elected Democrat Andy Beshear over incumbent Governor Matt Bevin. In this You Should Run Podcast, Kentucky State Representative Josie Raymond talks about how what it will mean to have Andy Beshear as Governor over Matt Bevin and why she is hopeful for 2020. And for this special episode, she is joined by Richard Becker, who also recently ran for state legislature in Kentucky. For this podcast, both Josie and Richard talk about their experiences in running for office, what motivated them to get involved in state politics, the challenges in Kentucky and how to overcome them, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

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You Should Run - Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls

In 2011, Zach Wahls became famous nationwide when he spoke to the Iowa State House Judiciary Committee about marriage equality and about the loving family he has had with his mothers. Now, Zach is famous for continuing his advocacy as a member of the Iowa State Senate. 

In this episode of the You Should Run Podcast, Zach talks about what led to him becoming a candidate, who encouraged him, and why he ran for office in 2018 for the first time. We talk about who Zach is supporting for President in the Iowa Caucus and why, how he is working across the aisle to bring consensus on issues, how his Unitarian faith has made an impact on his politics, and more about what makes Iowa politics far more interesting than people know. Of course, Zach also talks about another very important topic.... why YOU should run for office.

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