Episodes

  • Building Power In South Carolina
    3 Nov 2026

    Join us as we speak with Dr. Jumelle Brooks, candidate for South Carolina House District 12. Dr. Brooks illustrates how to use specifics in political messaging and explains the importance of being present in your community. She also discusses strategies to increase voter participation with underrepresented groups. Finally, she highlights the benefits of South Carolina as the first presidential primary state.

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    45 min
  • Abortion Rights In The South
    1 Nov 2026

    Join us as we speak with Carey Shofner, Board President of the Palmetto State Abortion Fund. Carey addresses the barriers to abortion access in marginalized communities. She relates stories from her work and details the legal restraints of getting assistance. She also discusses strategies to increase voter participation with women. Finally, she highlights the benefits of having South Carolina as the first Presidential Primary state.

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    44 min
  • Building Power In Louisiana
    29 Oct 2026

    Join us as we speak with Raven Lyons, member of the Lousiana Democratic Party. Raven highlights progress made in her parish and across the state. She discusses strategies to increase voter participation with young adults. She also illustrates the power of becoming politically active and expresses her passion for empowering everyday people. Finally, we get her thoughts on why Louisiana matters on the national scene.

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    47 min
  • Empowering Inclusion In Communities
    28 Oct 2026

    Join us as we speak with Laura Yepez, Democratic Committeeperson and candidate for 1st Ward Alderwoman in Cook County, Chicago. Laura highlights progress made in her community and outlines her platform for alderwoman. She discusses strategies to increase voter participation with women. She also discusses how to effectively engage Latino communities. Finally, we hear her thoughts on 2028 Democratic Party messaging.

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    46 min
  • Empowering Voters In Texas
    19 Oct 2026

    Join us as we speak with Kristen Hardin-Sigler, Chair of the Smith County Texas Democratic Party. Kristen discusses the built in challenges to flipping Texas blue. She details how residents stood up to data centers being built in her community. She also addresses the importance of earning the votes of marginalized groups. Finally, we get her thoughts on what Democrats should focus on to win the 2028 presidential election.

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    36 min
  • Increasing Voter Participation In Texas
    26 Oct 2026

    Join us as we speak with Delia Parker-Mims, Chair of the Denton County Texas Democratic Party. Delia highlights the progress that Democrats have made in north Texas. She also outlines strategies to increase volunteer participation and voter turnout. She also discusses how to improve Democratic Party messaging. Finally, we get her thoughts on what Democrats should focus on after the 2026 midterm elections.

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    59 min
  • Building Power In Michigan
    17 Oct 2026

    Join us as we speak with Deirdre Horner, Chair of the Iosco County Michigan Democratic Party. Deirdre highlights the progress that Democrats have made across the state and outlines strategies to increase voter participation with rural voters. She also illustrates ways to improve relationships with underserved communities. Finally, she shares her insights on how to effectively engage Michigan voters in the 2028 Presidential election.

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    43 min
  • Mississippi Matters
    15 Oct 2026

    Join us as we speak with Dr. Deborah Williams, Chair of the Desoto County Mississippi Democratic Party. Dr. Williams highlights the progress that Democrats have made across the state. We hear her preview the statewide races that are drawing national attention. She illustrates the impacts of community engagement and explains why it's important to be present. She also outlines the process of building trust with underserved communities. Finally, she discusses why voting is so important in our everyday lives.

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    41 min