Politics Not Included
Politics Not Included
Podcast Description
Hosted by the Transparent Campaign Initiative, Politics Not Included brings you candid conversations with elected officials and election candidates. We go beyond politics to focus on the person and the stories that shaped them. When we see each other as people first, we build stronger communities and a more engaged democracy. We’re here to make engaging with your elected leaders easier, more personal, and a little less intimidating.
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The show delves into topics such as personal journeys of political figures, local education issues, and community engagement, with episodes focusing on candidates' stories like Jayme Morris-Hardeman's transition from biochemist to non-profit executive and Courtney Hochman's experiences in higher education as she campaigns for the school board.
Hosted by the Transparent Campaign Initiative, Politics Not Included brings you candid conversations with elected officials and election candidates. We go beyond politics to focus on the person and the stories that shaped them. When we see each other as people first, we build stronger communities and a more engaged democracy. We’re here to make engaging with your elected leaders easier, more personal, and a little less intimidating.
In this episode, Kansas State Senator Cindy Holscher and Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate shares her journey from her early career to running a campaign for Governor. She discusses her legislative experiences, motivations for running, and her vision for Kansas, emphasizing community engagement, public education, and the importance of voting. She discusses her motivations, approach to campaigning, and the role of family support in her political career.
We discuss:
Her early career and legislative experience
Motivations for running for Governor and navigating the Kansas Legislature
The importance of community and voter engagement
Family support and balancing personal life with political ambitions
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Journey into Politics
03:27 Legislative Experience and Motivation to Run
05:05 Campaigning: Challenges and Growth
10:22 Mental Resilience in Politics
12:55 The Importance of Legislative Experience
15:20 Community Engagement and Substitute Teaching
18:00 Balancing Campaigning and Legislative Duties
19:10 Leadership Style and Governance Vision
21:10 Family Support of Political Ambitions
25:04 Balancing Commitments and Responsibilities
26:30 Understanding Legislative Sessions
29:07 Committee Assignments and Bill Processes
31:03 How to Engage with Legislators
32:05 Navigating Social Media as an Elected Official
35:28 Choosing a Lieutenant Governor
36:44 Misconceptions About Running for Office
41:17 Empowering Voter Engagement
43:27 The Importance of Voting in Primaries
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