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24: "Checking Out" Is Dangerous for Our Democracy | Robin Peguero
In this episode of grownwoman, Shannon Allen welcomes Robin Peguero, former prosecutor, Harvard-trained attorney, and professor running for Congress in Florida’s 27th district - and his story is the blueprint for what the American Dream could still be.
Born to immigrant parents who met in the U.S. Army, Robin grew up in a working-class home and rose through the ranks of public service. In this powerful conversation, he shares his family’s journey, what’s at stake in today’s divided America, and why restoring democracy, protecting due process, and defending marginalized communities isn’t just political…. it’s personal.
Whether you’re a first-generation American, a voter craving change, or someone wondering how we got here, tune in as Robin’s story is a statement on courage, clarity, and conviction.
KEY POINTS
[0:00] - Robin on protecting democracy and running for Congress in Florida’s 27th District.
[1:37] - Robin shares why due process, immigration, and human rights pushed him to run.
[4:23] - Shannon gets personal about her son’s diabetes and why the Affordable Care Act is literally saving lives.
[8:04] - Real relief for working families amid rising costs and widening inequality.
[14:17] - Why giving up on America isn’t an option and how his immigrant parents’ story defines his hope.
[22:30] - Robin calls for fairness, freedom, and accountability.
[46:37] - A call to unity, empathy, and moral leadership.
QUOTES
“What makes America beautiful is that what binds us is that we all believe in a single idea, shared ideals of equality, freedom, and democracy. We're the first nation to be built around all of us agreeing with these values, as opposed to maybe a similar ethnic identity, right? We are a melting pot.” – Robin Peruago
“Hopelessness is how we lose our democracy.” – Shannon Allen
“And I think you want a representative who not only just empathizes because they can see the suffering that people are going through and feel it, but who's actually gone through it himself or herself, because that means they're never going to forget. They're never going to betray or sell out the people for corporations.” – Robin Peruago
GUEST RESOURCES
Robin Peruago
Website | www.robinpeguero.com
RESOURCES
Shannon Allen
Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/
IG | @shannonwalkerallen
🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More
🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org
📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen
🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform.
grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network
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By Shannon AllenIn this episode of grownwoman, Shannon Allen welcomes Robin Peguero, former prosecutor, Harvard-trained attorney, and professor running for Congress in Florida’s 27th district - and his story is the blueprint for what the American Dream could still be.
Born to immigrant parents who met in the U.S. Army, Robin grew up in a working-class home and rose through the ranks of public service. In this powerful conversation, he shares his family’s journey, what’s at stake in today’s divided America, and why restoring democracy, protecting due process, and defending marginalized communities isn’t just political…. it’s personal.
Whether you’re a first-generation American, a voter craving change, or someone wondering how we got here, tune in as Robin’s story is a statement on courage, clarity, and conviction.
KEY POINTS
[0:00] - Robin on protecting democracy and running for Congress in Florida’s 27th District.
[1:37] - Robin shares why due process, immigration, and human rights pushed him to run.
[4:23] - Shannon gets personal about her son’s diabetes and why the Affordable Care Act is literally saving lives.
[8:04] - Real relief for working families amid rising costs and widening inequality.
[14:17] - Why giving up on America isn’t an option and how his immigrant parents’ story defines his hope.
[22:30] - Robin calls for fairness, freedom, and accountability.
[46:37] - A call to unity, empathy, and moral leadership.
QUOTES
“What makes America beautiful is that what binds us is that we all believe in a single idea, shared ideals of equality, freedom, and democracy. We're the first nation to be built around all of us agreeing with these values, as opposed to maybe a similar ethnic identity, right? We are a melting pot.” – Robin Peruago
“Hopelessness is how we lose our democracy.” – Shannon Allen
“And I think you want a representative who not only just empathizes because they can see the suffering that people are going through and feel it, but who's actually gone through it himself or herself, because that means they're never going to forget. They're never going to betray or sell out the people for corporations.” – Robin Peruago
GUEST RESOURCES
Robin Peruago
Website | www.robinpeguero.com
RESOURCES
Shannon Allen
Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/
IG | @shannonwalkerallen
🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More
🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org
📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen
🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform.
grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network