<p>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.</p>

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.

Rep. Delia Ramirez on Working-Class Leadership and the Future of Democratic Messaging

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 &amp; Board Podcast Studio, Washington, D.C.

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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.

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