Join me as I sit down with Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls to talk about growing up in a groundbreaking family, turning a viral speech into a life of public service, and what it means to fight for Iowa’s future while raising the next generation.

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00:00 – Intro – Trevor’s travels & podcast mission
01:15 – Welcome Zach Wahls & self-introduction
04:42 – The viral 2011 marriage equality speech
09:28 – Advice to his 19-year-old self
12:17 – Growing up with Dr. Terry Wahls
18:40 – Lessons from his mother’s recovery
23:02 – Becoming a dad & life balance
28:45 – Policy perspective: Paid family leave & childcare
36:21 – How to address rising childcare costs
43:18 – Convincing different political perspectives to act
48:55 – Staying motivated in the minority party
54:32 – How listeners can get involved in politics
59:44 – Iowa’s cancer rates & water quality debate
1:06:15 – Talking to skeptical rural voters
1:13:40 – How Zach is different from career politicians
1:20:05 – Working across the aisle without losing values
1:26:28 – Restoring trust & priorities in government
1:30:41 – Advice for aspiring changemakers
1:33:12 – Where to connect with Zach Wahls
1:34:12 – Trevor’s closing & book mention

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