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Three experienced Democrats in their early 20's discuss campaign life, legislation, elections, and how to get involved in public service.
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Salaar, Maggie, and Russell talk about the recent Trump indictment and the Willow drilling project that was just approved by the Biden Administration in Alaska.We are also joined by Delegate Suhas Subramanyam from Loudoun County who is running for the Democratic nomination in Virginia's 32nd State Senate district.
Russell, Salaar, and Maggie give their unfiltered responses to Governor Youngkin killing a bill that would prohibit the tracking of period cycles.We are also joined by Jennifer Carroll Foy who is running for the Democratic nomination in Virginia's 33rd State Senate District.
Salaar, Maggie, and Russell talk about the dysfunctional first couple weeks of Republican control in the House of Representatives and preface the chaos that is yet to come. We are also joined by Victor McKenzie who is running for the Democratic nomination in the 82nd district of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Maggie and Salaar go over what merits a special election and discuss some of the most recent races in Virginia and beyond. We are also joined by Jade Harris, the Democratic candidate for the Special Election in VA-HD24 being held on January 10th!
Russell, Salaar, and Maggie pay tribute to the late Congressman Donald McEachin and the lasting impact he has left on Virginia and the nation. We also talk about the recent cases in front of the Supreme Court regarding affirmative action in college admissions. We are joined by one of the Democratic candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 57th district, Susanna Gibson.
Russell, Maggie, and Salaar break down the recent Midterm results and how the Republican's "red wave" became a red puddle.We are also joined by Bob Shippee who is one of the Democratic candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 57th district.
Maggie, Russell, and Salaar talk about what's at stake for the Midterm elections happening tomorrow (11/8)! We also shout out a few local races that are getting drown out by some of the larger Senate and House races. GET OUT AND VOTE TOMORROW!
Russell, Maggie, and Salaar talk about all the recent controversy coming out of Florida. From migrants to Hurricane Ian, you won't want to miss it.
Salaar and Russell breakdown the recent victories for Democrats both legislatively and electorally. We are also joined by the Democratic Nominee for Virginia's 5th Congressional District, Josh Throneburg.Josh's Website: https://joshforvirginia.comGet involved: https://joshforvirginia.com/#get-involvedDonate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joshforva5?refcode=websiteheader
Join us for an in depth discussion with one of the most interesting elected officials in Virginia, Senator Joe Morrissey. You won't want to miss our one on one discussion.
Salaar and Russell talk about the recent FBI raid on former-President Trump's palace, Mar-a-Lago. We also break down the recent legislative victories for President Biden who that effects him politically. We are also joined again by Colonel Herb Jones who is the Democratic nominee for Virginia's 1st Congressional District.
Russell, Salaar, and Maggie discuss the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the Roe vs Wade precedent.We also sit down for a captivating discussion with Congressman Donald McEachin from Virginia's 4th Congressional District.
Russell, Salaar, and Maggie break down the major Senate, Governor, and House primaries going on right now across the nation.We are also joined by Meagan Flynn who covers Maryland, D.C., and Virginia's Congressional delegations for the Washington Post's Metro Desk.
Maggie and Salaar sit down to discuss the elementary school shooting that happened last week in Texas and what steps need to be taken to prevent this from happening again in the future.We also sit down with the newly elected House Minority Leader in the Virginia House of Delegates, Don Scott. Salaar spoke to Delegate Scott in his first interview since becoming leader about the direction he wants to take the Democratic Caucus in Virginia.
Salaar and Maggie discuss the leaked Supreme Court decision about the repeal of Roe vs. Wade. We are joined by Jamie Lockhart who is the Executive Director at Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia.
Maggie, Salaar, and Russell breakdown the recent French Presidential elections and the rise of right-wing extremism around the world.
Russell, Salaar, and Maggie talk about the history behind 4/20 and what the future holds for marijuana legalization nationwide.We are also joined by Army Captain Adam Morgan who is taking on Congressman Paul Gosar in Arizona's 9th district.
Russell, Salaar, and Maggie talk about the recent controversy surrounding term limits and whether they should be implemented for Senate and Congressional terms.We also sit down with the Democratic nominee from Virginia's 1st Congressional District, Herb Jones .
Salaar and Maggie discuss the crushing debt that many college graduates feel from their student loans. They are also joined by Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico) where he discusses some potential solutions to the student loan debt problem as well as his ideas on how to strengthen the public school system.
Salaar, Russell, and Maggie discuss everything unions in this week's episode. What they are, who they help, and how they effect our political systems?We are also joined by former delegate Lashrecse Aird where she discusses her recently announced campaign for the Virginia State Senate and speaks about the pros and cons of being a young person in politics .
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