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What Winning Feels Like with Los Angeles City Councilmember-elect Nithya Raman (Plus: A Candidate Update!) Dec 01, 2020

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First, Amanda checks in with Dr. Ravi Grivois-Shah from an earlier episode, to find out how his election went (spoiler: he won!), how he's feeling, and what comes next for school boards like his. Then, she talks with Nithya Raman, a progressive who beat an incumbent for a seat on the Los Angeles City Council in a grassroots underdog victory. Nithya's campaign was built to make a difference, win or lose -- find out how she took on the California Democratic machine, got people to pay attention to local politics, and is setting up to lead LA moving forward.

Produced by Dear Media.

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta's Unusual Journey to the PA State House Nov 24, 2020

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Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta has been lauded as the future of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania -- but his journey there has been a wild ride, with twists and turns along the way. He had never seen a gay Black man in the state capitol before, and didn't know campaigns like his were possible. Now his leadership is breaking new ground for those who come next. His story will inspire you. Help him out at malcolmforpa.com.

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Rep. Anna Eskamani Explains Where Florida Democrats Go From Here Nov 17, 2020

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Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani flipped her seat outside Orlando red to blue in 2018, then easily held it in 2020. In between, she and her team personally helped 30,000 Floridians deal with unemployment, fought for renters, got hundreds of millions of dollars in arts funding, and showed that a bold progressive can govern with Republicans without compromising her values. We talk about what she's accomplished, why too many Florida Democrats lost, and where the party goes from here. (Plus: Whether or not she's running for governor... stay tuned!) Learn more at AnnaForFlorida.com.

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Joy Is Not a Crumb - Celebrate the Election, Then Celebrate Good Governing with Judge Lina Hidalgo Nov 10, 2020

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Amanda gives some updates on the candidates you've met on the show, and explains why it's okay (and in fact, encouraged!) to feel joy post-Election Day, even with some tough losses. Then: An interview with Judge Lina Hidalgo, Harris County executive, on what it's like to be underestimated, how her wonky budgeting change will make life better for millions of Texans, and what it feels to be a young woman in charge of the third biggest county in America.

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It's Election Day. What Comes Next? Nov 03, 2020

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Amanda and Run for Something co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto shoot the shit on how they're feeling, how they cope, and what needs to happen for this work to be sustainable. Then they lay out 11 principles the Democratic Party needs to embrace moving forward and answer a few rapid fire questions from listeners. If you haven't voted yet, check iwillvote.com to confirm your polling place.

Produced by Dear Media.

How 21-year old Chokwe Pitchford is Going to Flip a Michigan State House Oct 27, 2020

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Chokwe Pitchford is running to flip a much-needed Michigan state house seat and give Democrats the majority in the chamber. In this interview, we talk through his story, the moment he decided to run, how he deals with imposter syndrome, and as a treat, he gives us the director's commentary on the ads he wrote, produced, directed, and even points out a little easter egg you might not have noticed if you watched them. You can learn more about Chokwe at https://www.chokwefor79th.org/.

Produced by Dear Media.

How Kim Jackson Balances Faith and Politics In Her Fight for Justice Oct 20, 2020

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Kim Jackson is an Episcopal priest born in the south, a queer Black woman married to a Muslim scholar, and after November, she'll be one of the first openly LGBT members of the Georgia state senate. We talked about how she felt called to serve -- in faith and in politics -- and the tension between the two, her beautiful marriage, the way her campaign helped fix her broken family, and her vision for Georgia. Warning: This interview will make you cry.

Produced by Dear Media.

How Tennessee Candidate Gabby Salinas Beat Cancer and Overcame Loss - And Still Stays Hopeful Oct 13, 2020

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Gabby Salinas came to the United States from Bolivia when she was diagnosed with cancer as a child. The Memphis community took her family in and cared for her -- and then showed itself to be even more welcoming when Gabby's father and sister died in a car crash that also paralyzed her pregnant mother. A few years later, Gabby was diagnosed with a new type of cancer, which came back again just before she went off to college. Gabby kept fighting, became a scientist, a candidate for state legislature in Tennessee, and a fierce advocate for the kind of health care that saved her life many times over. Learn more about her campaign at voteforgabby.com. You can find her on Twitter at @GabbySalinas and on Instagram at @Gabby4TNHouse

Produced by Dear Media.

How Brittney Rodas Turned Her Grief into Action Oct 06, 2020

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Brittney Rodas grew up working poor in the Poconos -- her dad was a veteran, an alcoholic, and struggled with mental health issues. He was denied Medicaid because his income from Social Security was $7 over the limit. Shortly after he died, Brittney decided to run for office -- now the 25 year old mom of two is working her ass off to flip a must-win seat in the PA state house. Learn her story, then help her campaign: volunteer at mobilize.us/rodasforpa

Produced by Dear Media.

How Three Young Progressives are Changing Wisconsin for the Better Sep 29, 2020

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We talk with Madison City Councilmember Max Prestigiacomo, Democratic nominee for WI State Assembly Francesca Hong, and activist Nada Elmikashfi about the protest movement in Wisconsin over the summer, what it means to be a politician, and how they reconcile the tension between fighting on the inside and fighting on the inside. It's a heavy conversation, but also a hopeful one. Go to directory.runforsomething.net to find more candidates like them.

Produced by Dear Media.

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