You Should Run

You Should Run Austin Marsman

Government should be representative of the population, and young people are very unrepresented in elected office today. Austin Marsman is looking to change that. Today, Austin is a trustee on the Board of Education and now he's running for Allegan County Commissioner in Michigan.

In this You Should Run Podcast, Austin talks about the viewpoints of young people in politics, changing the complexion of government, why local office is so important, and, of course, why YOU should run.

Listen, share, and follow Austin on Twitter @AustinMarsman

You Should Run Chicago Alderman Matt Martin

Everybody in America seems to have an opinion of Chicago, whether good or bad. In this You Should Run Podcast, Chicago Alderman Matt Martin talks about the realities of Chicago politics, including addressing crime and racial justice, understanding issues at the very local level, the impacts of environmental policy on cities, infrastructure and more.

The You Should Run Podcast has featured elected officials and candidates at all levels of government, but this may be one of the most valuable and interesting conversations to date. Don't miss this conversation with Matt Martin.

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You Should Run Delaware State Senator Marie Pinkney

In 2020, Marie Pinkney unseated a multi-decade Democratic incumbent in a primary election for Delaware State Senate. She was able to convince voters to make a change during a pandemic, when traditional campaigning was challenging. How did she do it? And why take on what seems like such an uphill battle?

In this You Should Run Podcast, Delaware State Senator Marie Pinkney talks about the many issues that motivated her to run for office, from her work in healthcare as a social worker to the negativity brought forth by Donald Trump to issues like gun violence. When she was sworn in, Marie brought new, progressive energy and gained many friends along the way. How is that working now? What does she consider to be a successful time in office? And, of course, why should YOU run for office too?

Listen to this episode of the You Should Run Podcast to hear answers to these questions and more from Senator Pinkney, subscribe and share, and follow her on Twitter @Marie4Senate today.

You Should Run Noah Arbit

The time to focus on midterm elections in 2022 is now and Michigan State Rep. candidate Noah Arbit knows that he cannot waste one minute if he wants to win a competitive election and flip his district.

In this podcast, we talk about Noah's work on behalf of other Michigan candidates, being prepared for a contentious and expensive campaign, why people should pay attention to legislative races now, how his Jewish faith motivates him to make a difference in his community, and the polarization and extremism that threatens politics in Michigan and across the country.

Listen, share, and subscribe to the podcast today and follow Noah on Twitter @NoahArbit

You Should Run Nina Liang

Nina Liang was born and raised in Quincy, Massachusetts and now she serves as President of Quincy City Council and leads efforts to promote women running for office through Emerge MA. Her current roles are not what she expected of herself growing up, and she hopes that her story will encourage others to find their place in political life.

In this You Should Run Podcast discussion, Nina talks about what motivated her to become a first time candidate, what you can accomplish in local government, making sure every community is represented in the halls of power, and, of course, why YOU should run for office too.

Listen, share, and subscribe today and follow Nina on Twitter @Nina_liang and follow the podcast on Twitter @YouShouldRunPod

You Should Run Mike Harvey

With COVID cases surging all summer in Florida, Mike Harvey joins the You Should Run Podcast to discuss why he is running for the State Senate in Florida. In this episode, Mike talks about his family's personal struggles with COVID, how politics became so partisan and divisive, and how to look after everyone regardless of their political affiliation.

Listen, share, and subscribe and follow Mike on Twitter @electmikeharvey

You Should Run Baltimore City Council Member Zeke Cohen

The You Should Run Podcast goes back to Maryland with a special conversation with Baltimore City Council Member Zeke Cohen. In this episode, Zeke shares his personal story including how his faith instilled progressive values and how Baltimore welcomed him from the start.

Zeke talks about a wide range of issues that matter for Baltimore and beyond, from crime to helping young people with trauma to the impact that past racial issues like redlining continue to have today. We discuss the value of local office, how issues are interconnected, favorite seasons of The Wire, and, of course, why YOU should run.

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You Should Run Samantha Perlman

In 2019, Samantha Perlman became the youngest woman to win a seat on the Marlborough City Council in Massachusetts. She had already been active in promoting voting rights and other important issues, but, with some encouragement, she saw that if she wanted to get into politics, then she should run for office herself.

In this episode, we talk about the dynamics of local politics and how people view issues down ballot differently than just Democrat vs Republican. Samantha talks about how her plans for office took a turn after the COVID-19 pandemic and how she continues to stay engaged with her community. Local government is where the most important connections are made and it is the perfect place for younger voices to make an immediate impact.

Listen, share, and follow Samantha on Twitter @SamforMarlboro and follow this podcast at @youshouldrunpod

You Should Run Dominic Frongillo

After surprising even himself by becoming the youngest person ever elected to office in Caroline, NY, Dominic Frongillo is leading a movement to inspire people at all levels of government to take the climate crisis seriously.

In this You Should Run Podcast, Dominic Frongillo talks about the impact that global warming will have on every community in the country, how local governments can implement policies that address carbon pollution, how to organize on climate issues, and why you can not only run as a climate champion, but you can win.

Dominic is talking to political leaders in every state for Elected Officials Protecting America. Learn more at https://protectingamerica.net/

Like, share, and subscribe and maybe YOU should consider running or office too. Follow this podcast on Facebook and on Twitter @YouShouldRunPod

You Should Run PA State Rep Jennifer O'Mara

You Should Run for office and PA State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara is here to tell you why. In this episode, we talk about the challenges and joys of elected office, including Rep. O'Mara's significant bipartisan victories for her district through the state budget process.

Jen O'Mara knew about the importance of politics from an early age, but she never planned to run herself. Listen as she explains her personal motivations for running, the importance of young voices in elected office, building more respect for women in politics, favorite Marvel TV shows, and more.

Listen, subscribe, share, and follow @RepOmara and @YouShouldRunPod on Twitter.