In the spirit of this-is-an-US-problem with an-US-solution – this show we’re shining a light on the MEN WHO HELP WOMEN WHO RUN. Self-proclaimed, “Feminist Asian Dad,” is going to offer some practical ways in which men, and their sons by extension, can become stronger advocates for women during this tumultuous time.

In our Candidate spotlight, meet former Miss America, now running for the US House to represent the 3rd district in Alabama, Mallory Hagan.

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We're unabashedly shining a nonpartisan light on women running for office, in the hopes that we can help elect more women to the halls of power and affect positive change in Washington. Each week we'll ask questions and explore ways in which we as individuals can help to alter the ineffective status quo in government, and we will introduce you to a different woman candidate from across the country who is running the race of her life.

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Governor Elect of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer joins us!

For all of the wonderful inroads that women have made in these midterms, one that stands out for us at Run Like A Girl is that they have collectively managed to restore a semblance dignity, compassion and principal to the moniker of politician.

Also lessons learned from Run Like A Girl alumni Mallory Hagan, Jeannine Lee Lake, Margaret and Virginia Drye and Morgan Murtaugh!

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Celebrate! When the 116th Congress convenes in January 2019, we will witness 100 women in the house for the first time in history! And, so many historical firsts have been accomplished in the process!! Also featured on this episode, activist, Alyssa Milano.

Episode 13 WE DID IT

“Behind Every Great Man is a Great Woman,” a feminist rally in the 60’s and 70’s. Perhaps the 2018 version of the rally cry could be, “behind every great woman candidate is an army of more great women helping them to succeed.” We all know that record numbers of women are running this year, but are you aware that a record number of women are running and donating to their campaigns as well? We’re shining a light on the women helping the women who run, and the amazing projects they are spearheading: #Women2018.org; and #CourageToRun5K; and #WomenBelongInTheHouse #Podcast

In our Candidate Spotlight, Ruth Hardy, a woman who is not only running for office, but she is going above and beyond and helping others run in her home state of Vermont.

Featuring “UNCHAIN ME,” the first ever single by teenage twin sisters, Annalisa & Isabella.

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Historically women have always been at the cutting edge of social and political (r)evolution, from abolition, to suffrage, to labor, to civil rights to LGBTQ rights, all the way to #MeToo and #TimesUp. Why is it so important to strive for equal representation in government? Because women bring to the table priorities that are informed by their life experiences… nuff said! Speaking of which, Gretchen Whitmer addresses the travesty of the Flint Water Crisis.

And, in our Candidate Spotlight, meet Jovanka Beckles, a candidate who immigrated to the US from Panama in 1972 who is changing the face of what leadership looks like.

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