In episode 173, we talk with Amanda Litman, the cofounder and president of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse leaders running for local office. We talk about what it really takes to rebuild Democratic power from the ground up and why the path forward might look different than you’d expect.

Since 2017, Run for Something has launched the careers of thousands of millennials and Gen Z candidates and in the process, changed what leadership looks like in America. Amanda is also the author of two books: When We’re In Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership, and Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself, a how-to manual for people running for office.

Before launching Run for Something, Amanda worked on multiple presidential and statewide political campaigns. She graduated from Northwestern University and lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two daughters, and their sometimes rowdy dog.

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* Run for Something Website

* Ready to Run? Start here!

* Run for Something’s Social Media

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* Amanda’s Website

* Amanda’s Books

* When We’re in Charge

* Run for Something

* Amanda’s Social Media

* Instagram

* Substack

* TikTok

* Facebook

* Bluesky

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