Normal Person Podcast

Ep. 16: What Makes a Good U.S. President?


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In this 2024 election special episode, Kelley takes the mobile podcast studio to the Beltline in Atlanta, Georgia and explores what normal people think are essential qualities of a good U.S. president. Engaging with a diverse group of guests—including older voters, high school students, an immigrant on the path to citizenship, and a public health worker—Kelley and teh guests delve into specific personality traits such as humility, integrity, empathy, open-mindedness, and ethical standards. The discussions emphasize the importance of bipartisanship, effective crisis management, and the ability to connect with the average citizen. By sharing varied perspectives, the episode seeks to bridge political divides and highlight universal shared values we all seek in presidential leadership, encouraging listeners to stay informed and participate in the voting process.

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  • 00:00 Introduction

    00:37 Diving into 2024 US Presidential Politics

    02:18 What Qualities Make a Good President? (Acording to Research)

    02:49 Meet Nora: A First-Time Voter

    05:04 Nora's Perspective on Leadership

    10:13 Introducing Carlos: A Mature Perspective

    13:13 Carlos on Ethical Standards and Leadership

    17:35 Gen Z Voices: Patrick and Hazel

    20:38 Evaluating 2024 Presidential Candidates

    22:12 Qualities of an Ideal Candidate

    24:03 Perspectives from a Non-Voter

    29:08 Insights into Bill Clinton from the Beltline Poet

    34:18 An Insightful Conversation with Chandler

    43:29 Conclusion

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This podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Kelley Bostian (@realcadetkelley). Special thanks to Emmanuel Castillo (@emmanuelcastle) and Ashlyn Lewis (@ashlyn.m.lewis) for pre and post production assistance.

A very special thanks to Majestic Paula (@majesticpaula.art) for illustrating and designing the show's artwork.

Main theme written and performed by TJ Carson (@tjcarsonj), produced and arranged by Kelley Bostian. All additional music and SFX obtained through Motion Array under royalty free commercial licensing.

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