Today, on the Red State Blues, we continue talking about down ballot and nonpartisan races. First we’ll speak with Patrick Collins, the newly elected Mayor of Cheyenne, about the organization of city government and the importance of connecting with your entire community. Then we’ll speak to Nathan Breen, former Laramie County School District #1 board member, about selecting a strong superintendent and how some civics education can benefit everyone. 

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Today, on The Red State Blues, we have our first of many episodes looking at down ballot offices. Some of the most vital decisions that we make as voters happen further down the ballot than a lot of people pay attention to-- school boards, county commissioners, city council members, college trustee boards, mayors, and special district boards all have a direct effect on our day-to-day life. We’ll be talking to people who currently hold these positions or have held them in the past, about what drove them to run, what their duties are like, and why these down ballot roles are so important. 

We’re kicking things off with Nate Martin, member of the Albany County School Board, and Wendy Soto, member of the LCCC Board of Trustees

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Today on The Red State Blues, we have part two of our episodes focusing on the awesome things that county parties can do. First we’ll speak with Hollis Hackman, Chair of the Sheridan County Democratic Party, about that county’s efforts to increase their precinct committee person ranks. Then we’ll speak with Greg Haas, Chair of the Johnson County Democratic Party, about what his county decided to do to boost Wyoming Dems and the county party when they sadly had no local Dems on the ballot. 

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Today on the Red State Blues, we have the first of two episodes dedicated to our county parties, and what our county parties can do. Our county parties are so much more than a meeting every month and reading over the minutes; they are active parts of democracy in action in Wyoming. 

Today we'll hear from the Albany County Democratic Party Chair, Carrie Murthy, about the process Albany County went through to replace an elected official (something that all of our parties may be called on to do at some point). We'll also talk to Ben Rowland, Chair of the Laramie County Democratic Party, about his party's efforts to increase their impact by creating various teams of volunteers.

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Today, on the Red State Blues,  Deputy Communications Director Lindsey Hanlon speaks to House District 54 candidate Kevin Wilson about answering the call to service. Executive Director Sarah Hunt chats with Natrona County Democratic Party Chair Debbie Bovee about building the party and preventing lawn sign thefts. Finally, Paul Weaver, Deputy Director of Campaign Services, talks about Wyoming’s most pressing issues with incumbent Stan Blake of House District 39 and James Byrd, former Representative for HD 44 and current candidate for Senate District 8.

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Today, on The Red State Blues, Deputy Communications Director Lindsey Hanlon will speak to two of Sweetwater County’s finest about what makes their home great, Senator Liisa Anselmi-Dalton who is running for re-election in Senate District 12, and Lindsey Travis, who is running for House District 60. Executive Director Sarah Hunt will speak to Carrie Murthy, the chair of the Albany County Dems, about how bringing in new blood while celebrating party stalwarts has strengthened the Albany County party.  Then it’s back to Lindsey as she talks to Levi Shinkle, running for House District 28, about the importance of keeping Wyoming’s youth and talent in the state (and about dinosaurs). 

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Today on The Red State Blues, Deputy Communications Director Lindsey Hanlon does a joint interview with Jackie Grimes, candidate for Senate District 10, and Trey Sherwood, candidate for House District 14, about the benefits of running for office with friends and how candidates can assist and inspire one another. Lindsey also speaks with Jane Ifland, candidate for House District 57, about the importance of persistence and a powerful imagination. Finally, we’ll hear from a lifelong Republican who knows that we need to vote blue for the sake of our state, and a Dem who says she owes a lot to a Democratic president who served before she was even born. 

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In today's episode of The Red State Blues, Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Joe M. Barbuto will speak to Rodger McDaniel-- author, pastor, and former Wyoming state Representative and state Senator-- about the differences between Wyoming politics when McDaniel served and Wyoming politics today, as well as how politics and faith intertwine. Deputy Communications Director Lindsey Hanlon will speak to US Representative candidate Lynnette Grey Bull about Grey Bull's lifetime of serving others and how people are at the core of her politics. Executive Director Sarah Hunt talks with Mary Haper, Chair of the Fremont County Democrats, about how a mix of digital communications, postcards, and in-person events are keeping Fremont County Democrats (and the local County Clerk) on the top of their game. Finally, two Cheyenne residents will explain why they are voting blue in 2020.

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Welcome to the first episode of The Red State Blues: The Official Podcast of the Wyoming Democratic Party! Today, Director of Operations Dawn Barela will speak with former Congressional candidate Gary Trauner about lessons learned on the campaign trail, and what today's political landscape looks like in Wyoming. Communications Director Nina Hebert will talk to our US Senate candidate, Dr. Merav Ben-David, about her amazing plans for Wyoming's future and her favorite campaign companions. Executive Director Sarah Hunt will find out everything exciting happening in Sweetwater County with the Chair of the Sweetwater County Democratic Party, Meghan Jensen. And Vickie Goodwin, a stalwart Wyoming activist and Chair of the Converse County Democratic Party will explain why she is proud to be a WyoDem.

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