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- 2 days ago32 min
Primary Watch: Candidate Tram Nguyen (D-MA)
On this episode, Anna and Anthony are joined by Tram Nguyen who beat a Republican to win her seat in the state house and now is running in a competitive Democratic primary to seek a seat in Congress. She's a refugee who started her career as a legal aid attorney and thinks her background as a public servant makes her the best candidate in this primary. The seat is a safe Democratic one, held for several terms now by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) - one of Michael's congressional man-crushes. Tram is a perfect example of a new generation of leadership who not only envisions a better future for us all, but has the resume to prove it's possible. Tune in! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago29 min
How to Talk About: Next Week's Primary Elections
On this episode, Anna and Anthony break down the upcoming primaries and which races are worth paying attention to. From intra-party fighting to the ridiculous effects of gerrymandering, the primaries in Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, and Virginia have some juicy and frustrating storylines. We may be living in our very own Game of Thrones, but the truth is that these races MATTER for all of us and we think you'll agree! Tune in to wrap your head around who's running, who's winning, and who pays the price (spoiler alert: it's voters, per usual). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago46 min
On Our Playlist: Candidate Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs (D-VA)
On today's episode, we continue our Primary Watch series with Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs who is running in the Democratic primary in Virginia's first district. Her approach to campaigning is born out of being a military veteran and foster parent, and coming from a family that has always been dedicated to service. We chat with Elizabeth about child care and the economic implications of a broken foster system, why women like her do belong in combat despite Sec. Hegseth's opinions, what she thinks she brings to the table to flip this red district blue, and more! Tune in to continue being pumped up about the young Democrats running in the midterms!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago31 min
How to Talk About: Bombing Iran and Invading Cuba
On today's episode, we talk about the tragic loss of American service members in the past few days as fighting with Iran has taken hold again. And ask the unfortunate question... what is their sacrifice really for?? Doesn't seem like those nuclear capabilities are going anywhere just yet. But on the other side of the globe, much closer to home, Cuba seems to be the next target of Trump's 'no foreign wars' campaign. The State Department, led by Marco Rubio who we all know is salivating to try and 'save' his motherland, claims that Cuba has infiltrated 'left wing terrorist groups' in the United States. Sounds a little to MAGA-good to be true, but we'll see. So tune in, get your foreign policy on, and try not to worry (too much) about the end of the world! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago34 min
Primary Watch: Candidate Bernard Taylor
Primary Watch continues on the Happy Hour as Michael and Anthony sit down with Congressional Candidate Bernard Taylor, a firefighter and EMT who's running for a seat in Florida's 21st district. Bernard is a very interesting candidate because prior to running, he built a formidable social media following from making videos about being on the front lines of our healthcare system as a paramedic. He's now messaging to that large social media following what he intends to do if elected to Congress. And those followers are LISTENING! It's really a great way to run a campaign, and we're talking with him about how he's doing it and what his vision for FL's 21st district looks like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
How To Talk About: Key Senate Races
On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna discuss how to talk about the nine key upcoming Senate races in this year's midterms that are going to determine who controls the Senate. They include races in Texas and Maine, which have garnered national news--and not necessarily for all the right reasons! But they also include places like Iowa and New Hampshire, which are equally in play for Democrats, if they want to take back that majority. It's a lot to process, but fear not, we discuss each of the nine in succinct, need-to-know detail, so instead of doing hours of research like we did, you can just listen here while doing something way more fun than reading countless articles. You're welcome, Playlisters;) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago36 min
The Politician On Our Playlist: Haley Stevens
On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony talk about Haley Steves, the politician on our playlist. She's a Democratic Congresswoman in Michigan and she's running for the Senate. And now, there's been a new shake up in the race, with State Senator Mallory McMarrow dropping out of the race, leaving Haley and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed as the remaining two Democrats. Haley is the centrist establishment candidate, whereas Dr. Abdul (as Anthony has affectionately coined) is the far left progressive. Nothing is for certain in this race, except that two core issues will be at the center of it: Automotive Jobs and Healthcare. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago47 min
How To Talk About: Campaign Finance Reform
On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna are joined by Nico Agosta to discuss Campaign Finance Reform. Nico is the founder of Stocking The Capitol, a platform that tracks and evaluates each member of Congress' campaign financial contributions and well as personal stock trades, and awards them a letter grade based on how clean or dirty the source of their money is. If you take only grassroots donations and you don't own stocks, you get an A. If you take lots of SuperPAC money and trade your own portfolio, then you get...an F. The concept is simple, let's get rid of SuperPACs and dark money from our political system. Nico is taking the first step by making sure you know whether or not your Congressperson is a piece of shit based on where they get their money. And we think it's great. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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