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Crashing The Political Party
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Crashing the Political Party is a podcast for curious but busy people who feel let down by the current political system and are looking for something different. Each episode features conversations with, or about, alternative political candidates, topics, and ideas you won’t hear about on mainstream news. If you're ready to explore fresh voices and real options beyond the usual talking heads and cable news shouting matches, this podcast is for you.
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Greg Lopez, Independent for Governor of Colorado
1w ago00:30:31Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, AJ talks with Greg Lopez, an independent running for Governor of Colorado. They talk about Greg's journey from Democrat to Republican to Independent, getting on the ballot in Colorado, his topic policy priorities for the state, governing in a politically and geographically diverse state, working with Democratic legislatures as an independent, lessons from his military service, book recommendations, listener questions, and much more!
Transcribe →Collin Corbett, Independent for Governor of Illinois
2w agoTap to summarizeThis week, we're joined by Collin Corbett, an independent candidate for Governor of Illinois. We discuss his decision to leave the Republican Party and run as an independent, his successful effort to get on the ballot in Illinois, why voters continue to support the major parties despite widespread dissatisfaction, and how he's working to change that mindset. We also explore the policies he'd pursue to address Illinois' cost of living, his approach to promoting economic growth, tackling corruption and restoring public trust in state government, and addressing the unique challenges facing Downstate Illinois. Plus, we cover his book recommendations, answer questions submitted by listeners, and much more!
Transcribe →Wilneida Negron, Independent for NY-12
3w ago00:47:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk with Wilneida Negron, an independent candidate for NY-12, about her background, technology policy, ai, and the future of work. How her values shape her policies, what campaigning has looked like for her and why she choose the independent route over running on a party label, music and life outside of politics, books that have influenced her thinking, and a whole lot more.
Transcribe →Andre Easton, Independent Socialist for NY-15
Jul 1000:31:14Tap to summarizeThis week we’re joined by Andre Easton, an independent Socialist running for Congress in the NY-15. We talk about his background as a teacher, his policy priorities, what it means to be a Socialist, why interest in Socialism seems to be growing in America, books, fatherhood, and more.
Transcribe →Austin Ahlman, Independent for NE-1
Jun 1900:28:54Tap to summarizeFor this week, our guest is Austin Ahlman, an independent running for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. In this conversation, we discuss a bit about Austin's background, why he's running as an independent, anti-monoply being part of his platform, why monopolies are a problem and what he proposes America do about them, rural attitudes towards Big Tech and datacenters, having policy positions that may surprise people, campaigning as an independent, news media, book recommendations, and more!
Transcribe →Ann Marie Danimus, Independent WA-5
Jun 1200:34:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk with Ann Marie Danimus, an independent running for Washington’s 5th congressional district. We discuss her background, why she’s running as an independent, policy priorities, issues specific to the WA-5, running against 11 opponents in Washington’s top 2 primary system, life outside of politics, and, of course, book recommendations.
Transcribe →Brian Bengs, South Dakota Independent
Jun 500:29:45Tap to summarizeFor this episode, we head to South Dakota to speak with independent senate candidate Brian Bengs. We talk Brian's background, how he's returning to his independent roots after a detour as a Democrat, "The Code of the West", why anti-corruption and anti-big money are major themes of his campaign, what issue Brian has shifted on over time, the biggest issue facing South Dakota that gets overlooked nationnally, Brian's experience gathering voter signatures in sub-zero tempratures, what he learned from voters while on his signature drive, political leaders he looks up to, and, of course, book recommendations!
Transcribe →Ken Estes Jr., Farmer and Independent Congressional Candidate
May 1500:29:22Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re joined by farmer and independent candidate for New York’s 24th Congressional District Ken Estes Jr. We talk farming, what Washington DC can learn from farm life, what’s one thing DC could do to help rural America, Ken’s “four pillars”, what a World Cafe is and why his campaign holds them, learning from voters, book recommendations, and more!
Transcribe →Brian Reisinger, The Impact of the Iran Conflict on American Farmers
Apr 2400:29:29Tap to summarizeIn the Season 5 premiere of our special "Hidden in Plain Sight" episodes, AJ sits down with farmer, author, and rural policy expert Brian Reisinger to unpack how the conflict with Iran is quietly reshaping American agriculture. They dig into the ripple effects most people never see: rising diesel and fertilizer costs, the squeeze on crop yields, and why higher grocery prices don’t necessarily mean higher income for farmers. The conversation also explores what government programs can and can’t do, how farmers are adjusting their plans in real time, what everyday consumers can do to support farms while keeping their own costs down, and more!
Transcribe →Ty Pinkins, Independent Mississippi Senate Candidate
Apr 1700:31:28Tap to summarizeFor this episode, we head down to Mississippi to talk with independent senate candidate Ty Pinkins. Ty and AJ talk about Ty's background, leaving the Democratic Party to run as an Independent, what Ty tells voters about supporting an independent over the major parties, policy priorities for Ty's campaign, how Ty's military service and being a father influence how he'd govern, book recommendations, and food!
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