This week is an American politics special and I interview Amanda Litman, the co-founder and president of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office. Since launching in 2017, RFS has elected more than 1500 leaders across nearly all 50 states, mostly women and people of color.Amanda previously worked as a digital strategist on several presidential campaigns and her new book, When we’re in Charge is a guide to leadership for Millennials and Gen Zs.Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠PATREON⁠</a> - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at <a href="mailto:info@overunderpod.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠info@overunderpod.com⁠</a>Sign up to the newsletter at <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/60075df2795a1c638da152f1/shows/663266073eb92b0012a93c54/episodes/www.overunderpod.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠www.overunderpod.com⁠</a>Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_

This week is an American politics special and I interview Amanda Litman, the co-founder and president of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office. Since launching in 2017, RFS has elected more than 1500 leaders across nearly all 50 states, mostly women and people of color. Amanda previously worked as a digital strategist on several presidential campaigns and her new book, When we’re in Charge is a guide to leadership for Millennials and Gen Zs. Support us on ⁠PATREON⁠ - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at ⁠info@overunderpod.com⁠ Sign up to the newsletter at ⁠www.overunderpod.com⁠ Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_

This week is an American politics special and I interview Amanda Litman, the co-founder and president of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office. Since launching in 2017, RFS has elected more than 1500 leaders across nearly all 50 states, mostly women and people of color.Amanda previously worked as a digital strategist on several presidential campaigns and her new book, When we’re in Charge is a guide to leadership for Millennials and Gen Zs.Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠PATREON⁠</a> - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@overunderpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠info@overunderpod.com⁠</a>Sign up to the newsletter at <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/60075df2795a1c638da152f1/shows/663266073eb92b0012a93c54/episodes/www.overunderpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠www.overunderpod.com⁠</a>Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_

Why You Should Run For Something with Amanda Litman

Gary and Carys are sick and tired of poorly researched news stories that are over-reported and go way over the top! But on the other hand, they wanna show some love to let those important new stories that slip under the radar get their well-deserved moment in the sun, no pun intended! Join Gary Younge and Carys Afoko every week on Over The Top Under The Radar, where they'll discuss the news stories that are over the top and under the radar. It can be anything from Voter ID to Cowboy Carter, Welsh Steel and Garfield the Cat! But one thing is for sure: expect scrutiny, real talk, and the odd special guest joining the conversation. Join the 'Over The Top Under The Radar' movement by signing up to our mailing list at <a href="www.overunderpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.overunderpod.com</a> Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PATREON</a> - to find out how you get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Gary and Carys are sick and tired of poorly researched news stories that are over-reported and go way over the top! But on the other hand, they wanna show some love to let those important new stories that slip under the radar get their well-deserved moment in the sun, no pun intended! Join Gary Younge and Carys Afoko every week on Over The Top Under The Radar, where they'll discuss the news stories that are over the top and under the radar. It can be anything from Voter ID to Cowboy Carter, Welsh Steel and Garfield the Cat! But one thing is for sure: expect scrutiny, real talk, and the odd special guest joining the conversation. Join the 'Over The Top Under The Radar' movement by signing up to our mailing list at www.overunderpod.com Support us on PATREON - to find out how you get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary and Carys are sick and tired of poorly researched news stories that are over-reported and go way over the top! But on the other hand, they wanna show some love to let those important new stories that slip under the radar get their well-deserved moment in the sun, no pun intended! Join Gary Younge and Carys Afoko every week on Over The Top Under The Radar, where they'll discuss the news stories that are over the top and under the radar. It can be anything from Voter ID to Cowboy Carter, Welsh Steel and Garfield the Cat! But one thing is for sure: expect scrutiny, real talk, and the odd special guest joining the conversation. Join the 'Over The Top Under The Radar' movement by signing up to our mailing list at <a href="www.overunderpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.overunderpod.com</a> Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar" rel="noopener noreferrer">PATREON</a> - to find out how you get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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