In this episode of "Hawk Droppings," the host interviews Kyle I, PhD, who is possibly the most adorable human alive. I mean, I dare you to not smile when he does. Go on, just try it. Why can't we all have that impact on one another?

Anyway, Kyle has accidentally become the digital campaign manager for every underdog Democrat in America. Kyle, who started with a whopping 165 followers, now spends his days helping state representatives and congressional hopefuls go from obscurity to TikTok stardom faster than you can say "Leave No Dem Behind."

Hawk and Kyle dive into the wild world of down-ballot races, where candidates are battling MAGA Republicans, restrictive state laws, and the occasional desert (both information and actual) to get their message out. They discuss everything from tattoo-based fundraising to the awkward possibility of Ron DeSantis having to swear in Florida's first trans state representative. It's like a political circus, but with more TikTok dances and fewer elephants.

As they wrap up, Kyle reveals that his TikTok magic has helped candidates raise thousands of dollars and gain tens of thousands of followers. Meanwhile, the host encourages listeners to follow Kyle's account and binge-watch his videos like it's the latest Netflix series, but with more democracy and less chill. Who knew that scrolling through TikTok could make you feel hopeful about politics? It's like finding a unicorn in a sea of doomscrolling.

Find Kyle on Social Media here:
TikTok: @kyle.i.phd
Twitter: @Kyle_I_PhD
Threads: @kyle.ireton.phd
Instagram: @kyle.ireton.phd

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