This week, AJ is joined by Maine independent state representative from Bill Pluecker. They talk about Bill's background as a farmer, why he is an independent, some of his policy priorities, how to support independent and resiliant farming (where AJ makes a Lord of the Rings reference), what it's like to campaign (and win) as an independent, being an independent in a closely contested legislature, forever chemicals, and Bill teaches AJ about a giant festival held in Maine every summer!