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Go Green 2026
Hosted by Andy Ellis · EN
Andy Ellis is running for Governor of Maryland in 2026, seeking the Green Party nomination. This podcast is a political education tool for the campaign that features the people and ideas that inform and inspire the campaign.
People who appear on the show may or may not support the campaign. They are here to share ideas.
Authority: Ellis/Andrews for Maryland Brian Bittner Treasurer
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GoGreen2026 Podcast - S3 E1- Owen and and Andy Discuss the Campaign
Nov 601:43:33Tap to summarizeSeason 3 kicks off with a deep-dive conversation between Andy Ellis and his running mate for Lieutenant Governor, Owen Silverman Andrews. Recorded on Election Day 2025 and premiering the very next evening, this episode sets the stage for the year ahead—goals, strategy, and how a Green, people-powered campaign can reshape Maryland politics. What we cover: Why Owen joined the ticket—and what he’s most excited about Public Campaign Financing in Maryland: what problem it solves, how it works, and how grassroots donors can help us qualify and win with organizing-first fundraising Debate Access: the plan to get invited to the general-election gubernatorial debates hosted by Maryland Public Television (MPT) and how you can help Winning the Maryland Green Party Primary: how it works and why it matters for movement building The 1–4% General Election Goal (≈25,000–100,000 votes): what indicators to watch and how supporters can move the needle Movement Building: growing durable alternatives beyond the two-party system Quick links Campaign website: gogreen2026.com All links & socials: https://linktr.ee/gogreen2026 Debate-stage petition (tell MPT to include all qualified candidates): gogreen2026.com/debate
Transcribe →Maryland Budget and Economy with Jose Del Toro- 02.08.2025
Feb 8, 202501:08:05Tap to summarizeJose Del Toro was Born in Guadalajara, Mexico and raised in the western town in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico where he completed his bachelors of science in Biology. Now, he is a master of public policy candidate at the University of Maryland-Baltimore county. His research areas are aging policy, social policy and its intersections with inequality. Jose is a volunteer on our campaign team, focused on analyzing policy and watching the general assembly. Jose helped me draft the campaign reply to Moore’s budget and has written a policy brief that is up on our website. Today we are going to talk about Wes Moore’s FY 2026 budget, economic policy in and inequality in Maryland. and what a different kind of politics might look like. LINKS Campaign Reply to Moore's Budget https://www.gogreen2026.com/news/response-to-governor-moores-fy2026-budget Jose's Policy Brief About Moore's Budget https://www.gogreen2026.com/news/policy-brief-md-budget-2026
Transcribe →Special: Andy Ellis For Governor Reply to Wes Moore's 2026 Budget
Feb 8, 202500:08:25Tap to summarizeThis address is a reply to the February 5th, 2025 State of the State Address by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Andy Ellis is a candidate for Governor in Maryland in 2026, seeking the Green Party nomination. You can learn more on his website GoGreen2026.com
Transcribe →Andy Ellis Talks About His Campaign For Governor of Maryland With His Dad, Steve Ellis
Dec 28, 202401:19:38Tap to summarizeToday’s episode of the podcast is very special one for me, instead of me interviewing someone else I am being interviewed by my dad, Steve Ellis. My dad had a long career as world renowned communications expert, he worked in PR, politics, media and public service, and he traveled all over the nation and the world doing it. He is also an amazing photographer who keeps winning awards for his excellent pictures, you will see his photographs all over my campaign. Like most people, I don’t always agree with my dad on politics, which makes me even more excited to have his support in this campaign. So as we get closer to our campaign launch, next Saturday January 4th in Annapolis, I am excited to sit down with my dad to talk about my campaign. Links Campaign Launch-https://www.gogreen2026.com/events/campaign-launch Website- https://www.gogreen2026.com/
Transcribe →2024 Green Party Candidates-Claudia Barber Candidate for Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge
Oct 18, 202401:07:45Tap to summarizeAs we continue this season of the podcast focused on green party members running for down ballot offices, tonight we turn to a judicial race. Claudia Barber is running for Circuit Court Judge in Anne Arundel County. Claudia has been a member of the Maryland Bar for 35 years, she served as an administrative law judge in Washington DC for over a decade and she has been a lifetime member of the National Association of Women Judges. She is also the Author of a 2024 book entitled ‘How to Survive Protracted Civil Litigation’ In addition to her accomplished career in law, she is also a dedicated activist for justice and civil rights. She is the 2024 recipient of the Lawyer of Distinction Award, the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Drum Major for Justice Award, The Sojourner Truth Award and in 2016 the Anne Arundel County NAACP President's Award. Campaign Website:https://barber4judge.net/ Book-How To Survive Protracted Civil Litigation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDLR35M3/
Transcribe →Green Candidates 2024- Toya López for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A
Oct 16, 202401:21:18Tap to summarizeIt is October 15th and we are continuing our election season special of the Go Green Podcast. Tonight we are talking with Toya López, a candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A. Toya is a health professional, community leader, queer latine, and a Green Party / Socialist At her core Toya Is and will always be, a community organizer rising to the occasion for neighbors, our health, and our planet. Toya’s Website describes that Justice goes beyond electoral politics, past mobilizing around these issues. And is part of a broader effort to support our growing movement toward revolutionary systemic change. Toya’s Website: https://www.votetoyalopez.com/ Toya’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/votetoyalopez/ Toya’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/votetoyalopez/
Transcribe →Green Candidates 2024: Renaud Brown Baltimore City Council District 14
Oct 15, 202400:52:27Tap to summarizeGood Evening it is October 14 2024, a little more than 20 days till election day, and we are continuing our season of podcasts focused on Down Ballot Green Party Candidates, running for office all over the country. Tonight we are focusing right here in our own backyard in Baltimore MD and talking to Renaud Brown who is running for Baltimore City Council District 14. Renaud is an educator, an accomplished musician and a proud union member. Renaud has been active with peace and justice and electoral reform work for 10 years. He was Co-chair of Baltimore County Green Party, Secretary of the Maryland Green party and delegate to the Green Party. National Committee In 2022 he ran for state delegate in District 43A, a two member district, and he finished in 3rd place, continuing the long Baltimore Green Party Tradition of beating the republican candidate. He is also is continuing a Baltimore City Green Party tradition of making sure that there is a Green running for city council, something we have done every election since 2003. Website: renaudbrowncitycouncil14.com Email: friendsofrenaudbrown@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078444037982 I am excited to have my friend and colleague Renaud Brown on the show tonight
Transcribe →Green Candidates 2024-Koda Daily for Hawai'i State Representative- District 48
Oct 12, 202401:15:17Tap to summarizeAs we got closer to election day the frenzy around the presidential race is growing, and drowning almost everything out, but around the country there are races up and down the ballot and green party candidates are competing in them! Today’s Guest is KODA Daily, a 21 years young Green Party candidate running for State Representative, in Hawai'i District #48. From his website, The intention of his campaign is to Uplift and Empower our Youth to take responsible action towards the Golden future of Hawai'i that we want to see manifest. Website: https://www.thedailybred.com/
Transcribe →2024 Green Party Candidates- Eddie Espinoza for Texas Railroad Commissioner
Sep 14, 202401:03:49Tap to summarizeFor This special Season of the GoGreen 2026 Podcast. I want to use this platform s to put the spotlight on Green Candidates running down ballot, and showing up in their communities everyday. We are going to start with Eddie Espinoza, a Green Party Candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner. I talked to Eddie as part of the Green Party of the United States convention focused on down ballot candidates and I knew I needed to bring him on the show. Eddie is a US Army combat veteran, a retired Texas Public School Teacher, with 26 years of service, an advocate for young people, and a climate activist in his community. He is the only candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner calling for fossil fuel corporations and oil and gas workers to transition away from extraction, transport, and burning of fossil fuels. Website: www.espinoza4tx.com Social media: X/Twitter: @Espinoza4TX Facebook.com: Espinoza4TX Instagram/TikTok/Snapchat: @Espinoza4tx
Transcribe →Environmental Justice, Youth Activism, and Grassroots Democracy with Dr Nicole Fabricant
May 31, 202401:37:51Tap to summarizeBaltimore is a big port city with a strong industrial history. It is also a city with a history of racism and exploitation. Industrial toxic emissions on the South Baltimore Peninsula are among The highest in the nation and residents have significantly lower life spans than other parts of the city and the state. But where there is domination, exploitation, and environmental racism there are movements of resistance, regeneration, and environmental Justice. In South Baltimore a coalition of students and community leaders have stood up not only to fight injustice but also to build a new world. Today’s guest Dr Nicole Fabricant, chronicled this Struggle in the book Fighting To Breathe: Race Toxicity and the Rise of Youth Activism in Baltimore Dr Fabricant is also a co founder of south Baltimore community land trust She has been organizing with Free Your Voice youth in Curtis Bay for 13 years and she is Professor of Anthropology at Towson University and director of Latin American Studies. Towson University where Dr Fabricant teaches , is near and dear to me, It is a public college just North of Baltimore City and it is were i did my undergraduate work, and were I coached debate in the mid 2000’s Today we are going to discuss the book and the struggle in south Baltimore, how that connects to organizing on campus, and the lessons it provides us for broader organizing for grassroots democracy in Baltimore and Beyond. With that I am excited to bring on Dr Nicole Fabricant for this conversation Baltimore Beat Op-Ed about Incineration in the General Assembly https://baltimorebeat.com/op-ed-maryland-democrats-and-the-pretense-of-environmental-justice/ Fighting To Breathe Web Site https://www.fightingtobreathe.us/ Chemical Sensitivity Podcast About Fighting To Breathe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWrwmyczqpQ Fighting To Breathe Discussion at Red Emma’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeoNPGhAva4 South Baltimore Community Land Trust https://www.sbclt.org/ Baltimore Brew Story- Lawsuit About Incinerator https://www.baltimorebrew.com/2024/05/29/south-baltimore-residents-file-complaint-against-city-saying-bresco-pollution-threatens-their-civil-rights/
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