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Building the Bench episodes
- BONUS Ep: Rep. George Whitesides on the Moral Cost of the Shutdown
As the shutdown drags into its fifth week, Whitesides joins me to talk about the GOP using hunger as political leverage, the impact of Trump's attacks on science, and why hope still matters.
26 min - BONUS Episode: Rep. Melanie Stansbury on the Shutdown’s Breaking Point
On the third week of the shutdown, Congresswoman Stansbury joins me to discuss skyrocketing health insurance premiums, the Adelita Grijalva standoff, and the fight to stop an authoritarian weakening of the legislative branch.
27 min - Rep. Melanie Stansbury on Owning Her Roots, Running Smart Campaigns, and Leading with Heart
Stansbury shares how grassroots organizing and lived experience shape her approach to politics, from winning tough races to delivering community projects that change lives.
40 min - BONUS Episode: Rep. Hillary Scholten on the Shutdown Showdown
A candid follow-up with the Congresswoman on the shutdown, ACA tax credits, and why this is an “Article I moment.”
21 min - Rep. Hillary Scholten on Faith, Immigration, and Finding Common Ground in a Swing District
Rep. Hillary Scholten talks about becoming the first Democratic woman to represent Michigan’s 3rd District, and how her experiences in faith and motherhood shape her approach to politics.
50 min - Rep. Delia Ramirez on Working-Class Leadership and the Future of Democratic Messaging
Rep. Delia Ramirez opens up about her identity as a Guatemalan-American, the realities of running as a working-class candidate, and why Democrats are struggling to connect with voters.
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About Building the Bench
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Political interviews too often sound rehearsed and over-managed. Building the Bench breaks the mold.
Each week, host Matt Staab sits down with the next generation of Democratic leaders for candid conversations about the experiences that shaped them, the mistakes that grounded them, and the ideas they’re eager to test in the years ahead.
It’s a chance to see the people behind the podiums — and imagine the future of American politics with them leading the charge.
Production/Film Location: Switch & Board Podcast Studio, Washington, D.C.