In the 6 month anniversary episode (!!!), Emily chats with (fangirls all over) Deedra Abboud about her run for Senate (absolutely on fire - in a good way), what made her fall in love with Arizona (love at first vacation), and what it's like running in her state as a minority (woman, Democrat, Muslim).
Episode 25 - Interview with Brianna Westbrook
Arizona's 8th district hasn't had a serious Democratic challenger in years. Brianna Westbrook is changing that. She's tough, she's determined, and she's ready for a fight. Look out Congress, Brianna's coming for you!
Episode 24 - Interview with Natashia Burch Hulsey
Natashia Burch Hulsey is introverted, former military, in graduate school, and running as an Independent for Arkansas's 2nd District. Intrigued? That's just the surface -wait till you get to know her.
Episode 23 - Interview with Sophia Houdaigui
If anyone looks like a politician, it's Sophia Houdaigui, Running Start's 2017 #ILookLikeAPolitician Ambassador! Sophia's crazy smart and, at 18, a future major political player. Don't think we won't be all "I knew her when" when Sophia's running the world.
Twitter: @sophiahoudaigui
Sophia's blog post on Running Start
RunningStartOnline.org
Twitter: @runningstart
Facebook: Running Start
Episode 22 - Interview with Dr. Margo McClinton Stoglin and Brooke Lopez
Our first ever multi-guest interview! Margo McClinton Stoglin and Brooke Lopez join Emily to talk about IGNITE and lighting (igniting) the political passion in young women, #DeclareYourAmbition, and their own political backgrounds (and futures!)
Episode 21 - Interview with Mary McIntyre
If you're ready to talk about podcasts, being a military spouse, and running for school board with an awesome woman who isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in - good news! That's just what you'll get with Mary McIntyre of Charlottesville, VA!
Episode 20 - Interview with Tara Gaston
Happy 4th of July! In this week's episode, Emily recites poetry and talks to Tara Gaston, who is running for Saratoga Springs City Supervisor. A good time is had by all!
Episode 19 - Interview with Vanessa Aronson
If the President is your neighbor, you should listen to this episode - Vanessa Aronson wants to be your City Council Representative! Vanessa talks to Emily about childhood political ambitions, working as a teacher in NYC, and how she's the most qualified newcomer in her primary.
Episode 18 - Interview with Susan Ellenberg
West coast represent! The pod's first Californian is on to teach Emily a thing or two about county politics. Did you know it's more than just the Sheriff's Department? Susan Ellenberg does.
Episode 17 - Interview with Alicia Donahue
Emily chats with Alicia Donahue, who is running for US House of Representatives in Minnesota! And Emily is stunned, STUNNED, by the turn out at the Minnesota Women's March! Plus Virginia primaries!