Rise & Organize

We're back! Join Adam with special guest Kasey Holt who is running for Macon County IL Board as they breakdown the state of the resistance movement, upcoming elections, and a deep dive on Kasey's race.

Learn more about Kasey's race here: https://www.kaseyformaconcounty.com/

The conversation provides a comprehensive guide to community organizing, emphasizing the importance of starting small, understanding local concerns, and engaging and retaining members through meaningful involvement. It also highlights the significance of visible action and the human-centered approach to organizing. The conversation covers the importance of community involvement and political engagement, highlighting the impact of small actions on building community connections. It also delves into the lack of leadership and accountability within the DNC, security concerns surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and the topics of gun control and surveillance.

Takeaways

• Start with local frustrations
• Give people a job Community involvement
• Political engagement

Chapters

• 00:00 Getting Started with Community Organizing
• 07:15 Forming a Small Group
• 13:01 Creating a Human-Centered Environment
• 20:03 Taking Visible Action
• 25:37 Building Community Connections
• 32:59 DNC Leadership and Accountability
• 42:32 Gun Control and Surveillance

Conrad Cable's Website: https://www.conrad4congress2026.com/

The conversation covers political satire and absurdity, religious influence in politics, and a discussion about a congressional campaign and the political landscape. The hosts discuss the absurdity of recent news, the influence of religious beliefs on political views, and the campaign of a Democratic candidate in a predominantly Republican area. The conversation delves into the impact of early primary elections on campaign strategies and the influence of campaign funding on election outcomes. It also explores the dynamics of political activism and the significance of political engagement in the current climate. The conversation covers the topics of community engagement and social media strategy. It delves into the importance of community involvement, organizing events, and reaching out to different demographics. Additionally, it explores the use of social media as a tool for activism and the impact of online engagement on community outreach.

Takeaways

• Political Satire
• Religious Influence Early primary elections impact campaign strategies
• Campaign funding and its impact on elections Community Engagement
• Social Media Strategy

Chapters

• 00:00 Political Satire and Absurdity
• 18:30 Congressional Campaign and Political Landscape
• 43:49 Community Engagement
• 55:15 Social Media Strategy

In this inaugural episode, Adam and Tabitha introduce their background in community organizing, share personal stories, and discuss the importance of local activism in rural America. They emphasize that starting is simpler than it seems and explore how community-driven efforts can shape political landscapes.