Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib about his state's work to address the coronavirus pandemic, his advice on how to prepare for future crises, and his recent announcement that he would leave public office for the priesthood.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with e.Republic President Cathilea Robinett about her work to support public leaders through Governing Magazine and other programs, and how great leaders are challenging old conventions and pushing for new solutions.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Kentucky Representative Chris Harris about what motivated him to become involved in government, and the importance of hearing the concerns of people from states like Kentucky in upcoming elections.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Emily Cain, Executive Director of EMILY's List, about the organization's efforts and successes at electing women to all levels of government, her experience as a state legislator in Maine, and her advice to women considering running for office at a critical time for our country. 

• Host Ryan Coonerty talks with recently elected NewDEAL mayors Brandon Whipple (Wichita, KS), Leirion Gaylor Baird (Lincoln, NE), and Steven Reed (Montgomery, AL) about election strategies and adjusting to their roles as mayors, including how their families are adapting and what issues are on the forefront of their agendas since taking on the position
• The three leaders talk about the importance of bipartisanship, being from blue cities in majority red states, and how to gain support through focusing on local, community issues like education, healthcare, and workforce development.
• Gaylor Baird talks about the impact of the NewDEAL on her campaign, and how other leaders' ideas have encouraged her own: "People here lift up my sense of what's possible for my community and for me as a public servant."

   

• Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Vice Chair of the Exeter, New Hampshire Select Board, Molly Cowan, about issues facing her New England city, including "brain drain," an aging population, and their impact on the state economy in New Hampshire
• Cowan provides solutions, including around promoting immigration, and focuses on local issues affecting her constituents, such as healthcare and the need for education and increased job training
• Cowan also discusses the differences between state and national politics and provides insight on the best practices for the upcoming primaries in New Hampshire and in other New England states

• Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Iowa Senator Liz Mathis, New Hampshire Senator Jon Morgan, and Nevada Assemblyperson Daniele Monroe-Moreno about their states' upcoming primary elections
• Mathis, Morgan, and Monroe-Moreno discuss the benefits and drawbacks to early primaries, such as allowing candidates ample time to meet with voters, particularly those from rural populations.
• They also reflect on the results of the 2016 primary election and stress the importance of a unified Democratic vote as they talk about the keys for candidates to be successful there both in the primary and general elections.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Mayor Steven Reed about his historic campaign to become the first African-American leader of Montgomery Alabama. They talk about how to run a successful modern campaign at the local level, combining traiditional retail politics and analytics, as well as how to inspire people in an era when so many people are cynical about politics. Mayor Reed also describes his focus on education and a more vibrant economy as works to invest in the city's future.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Massachusetts State Senator Eric Lesser about collaborative innovation, his experience with national politics, and how to support communities at the local level. 

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Georgia State Senator Elena Parent about her fight to represent her community's voice and needs on voter suppression and issues of equity and opportunity