<p>On this episode Kitty talks with Sarahana Shrestha, a justice and climate activist originally from Nepal, who is running for the 103rd Assembly District in New York's Hudson Valley. District 103 includes parts of Dutchess and Ulster counties, Sarahana Shrestha, a climate organizer and Ulster County co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated 13 term incumbent Democrat Kevin Cahill in the June primary. Shrestha now faces Republican Patrick Sheehan in the general election. Kitty talks with Sarahana about her key issues and what inspired her to enter politics for the first time in her life.</p>
<p>This podcast is produced and engineered by Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhinecliff and The Hudson Valley Pilot news team
Associate producer Jennifer Hammoud
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On this episode Kitty talks with Sarahana Shrestha, a justice and climate activist originally from Nepal, who is running for the 103rd Assembly District in New York's Hudson Valley. District 103 includes parts of Dutchess and Ulster counties, Sarahana Shrestha, a climate organizer and Ulster County co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated 13 term incumbent Democrat Kevin Cahill in the June primary. Shrestha now faces Republican Patrick Sheehan in the general election. Kitty talks with Sarahana about her key issues and what inspired her to enter politics for the first time in her life. This podcast is produced and engineered by Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhinecliff and The Hudson Valley Pilot news team Associate producer Jennifer Hammoud Support local journalism!

Interview with Sarahana Shrestha

Hudson Valley voters play a crucial role in helping to determine who controls Congress. 

Radio Free Rhinecliff is partnering with The Hudson Valley Pilot on this podcast to provide listeners with reliable in-depth coverage of the issues that face our region, and the politics that drive them.

Our host is Kitty Pilgrim, Emmy award-winning journalist who worked as both a correspondent and an anchor at CNN for nearly three decades, interviewing countless world leaders and public figures, and reporting on a wide range of topics including economic news, domestic politics, international affairs.   Her broadcasts were viewed in more than 100 countries around the world. She is a lifelong resident of Dutchess County and raised her family in Rhinecliff NY, where she lives today. 

Season 2 - The 2024 campaign.
Season 1 - The 2022 campaign.

If you’d like to share your thoughts about this upcoming election and let us know what issues concern you, please call 845-307-7446 and leave a message.

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Hudson Valley voters play a crucial role in helping to determine who controls Congress. Radio Free Rhinecliff is partnering with The Hudson Valley Pilot on this podcast to provide listeners with reliable in-depth coverage of the issues that face our region, and the politics that drive them. Our host is Kitty Pilgrim, Emmy award-winning journalist who worked as both a correspondent and an anchor at CNN for nearly three decades, interviewing countless world leaders and public figures, and reporting on a wide range of topics including economic news, domestic politics, international affairs. Her broadcasts were viewed in more than 100 countries around the world. She is a lifelong resident of Dutchess County and raised her family in Rhinecliff NY, where she lives today. Season 2 - The 2024 campaign. Season 1 - The 2022 campaign. If you’d like to share your thoughts about this upcoming election and let us know what issues concern you, please call 845-307-7446 and leave a message.

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