Best NewDEAL Podcasts (2024)

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Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet on Reclaiming Patriotism 28:22

10h ago28:22

28:22

In our latest episode, co-host Ryan Coonety talks with Michigan Senator and Congressional candidate Kristen McDonald Rivet. They discuss Michigan’s Democratic leadership and how the state is adapting to the changing economy, addressing the public’s frustration with out-of-touch leaders, and enduring threats from extremist insurrectionists. Senator …

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Special Episode: AZ Corporation Commissioner Anna Tovar on the State’s Near-Total Abortion Ban 26:31

4d ago26:31

26:31

In today’s special bonus episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Arizona Corporation Commissioner Anna Tovar about last week’s state Supreme Court ruling to resurrect an 1864 near-total abortion ban. Commissioner Tovar gives us an on-the-ground report of the ruling and the fallout in Arizona, including the decision led by extrem…

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Representative Marvin Pendarvis Empowers South Carolina Communities 29:15

8d ago29:15

29:15

In this week’s episode, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with South Carolina Representative Marvin Pendarvis. They talk about the dynamics of South Carolina’s two-year legislative session, Pendarvis’s economic agenda, and how he actively engages with his constituents while working in a superminority. Pendarvis emphasizes the importance of ensuring that th…

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Transit, Climate, and Housing Innovations with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego 31:37

15d ago31:37

31:37

In this week's episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Phoenix, AZ, Mayor Kate Gallego about how personal obstacles have motivated her public service and why NewDEALers from across the country will descend on Phoenix this month. They discuss her early career in economic development, how the 2008 recession inspired her to focus o…

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CNN’s Karen Finney on Effective Election Communication 35:10

22d ago35:10

35:10

This week, we bring you another episode of our Road to November 2024 election series, as co-hosts Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty sit down with Karen Finney. Karen is a CNN political commentator, consultant, and thought leader, renowned for her dynamic career that intersects politics, media, and cultural change. Her, Debbie, and Ryan discuss th…

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Debbie Cox Bultan: A Record to Run On 45:52

1M ago45:52

45:52

Today, we’re sharing NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan’s recent appearance on the Moderate Party Podcast – a political podcast focusing on the perspective of moderates, centrists, and Independents. Host Hillari Lombard and Debbie talk about the Biden-Harris Administration’s impressive track record, what it means to be a moderate, why the topic of commu…

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The potential TikTok ban & the ‘24 youth vote with Congressman Maxwell Frost 52:04

30d ago52:04

52:04

What in the world is happening with this potential TikTok ban? And honestly, what even is it? Is it a ban? We asked Gen-Z Congressman Maxwell Frost, who gave us the 411 on the what, the why, the who, and the when. And while we were at, we also talked about the 2024 elections – ya know, those big AF things happening THIS year. Specifically, we zeroe…

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Simon says “We are Going to Win” 42:54

1M ago42:54

42:54

This week, we bring you another episode of our Road to November 2024 election series, as co-hosts Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty sit down with Simon Rosenberg, a political commentator and strategist, who famously, and correctly, rejected the prediction of a red wave in 2022. He has now founded the widely read and highly informative Hopium Chro…

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Two cities, two political trips, two debriefs, and one v exciting announcement 53:56

1M ago53:56

53:56

Ya girls are back with a debrief episode on both our trips – DC and Austin. It’s politics, gossip, takeaways, and a crush on a hot secret service guy. It’s truly a grab bag with discoveries you might not have seen coming, or at least we didn’t. We also chat about an exciting podcast announcement regarding our upcoming format change WHICH IS GOING T…

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Maine Representative Kristen Cloutier Finds Hope in the Wake of Tragedy 41:08

1M ago41:08

41:08

In this week’s episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Maine Assistant House Majority Leader Kristen Cloutier. They talk about how Cloutier’s experiences caring for her mother influenced her to pass paid family leave in the Pine Tree State, the issue of housing affordability in her community, and how she balances her day job with family life and…

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The State of the Union by the numbers with USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald 52:13

1M ago52:13

52:13

There’s little cutie speech that the president gives called the State of the Union Address or as the wonks like to shorten it to, SOTU. Sounds kind of like a fun drink in our opinion, but it’s literally a look at from the president’s eyes the state or status of the nation at the juncture that they give said speech. This one is sure to be a banger, …

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The Road to November 2024 with Sam Youngman 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

This week’s episode kicks off our Road to November 2024 election series. In this regular series, co-hosts Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty will be joined by some of the nation’s top political minds to discuss key issues and trends impacting this year’s elections. For today’s conversation, Ryan and Debbie speak with Sam Youngman, a Los Angeles-ba…

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Run for… school board with the Co-Founder of Run for Something, Amanda Litman 40:46

2M ago40:46

40:46

Have you heard about what’s been happening with school boards? If you haven’t, you’re about to, with our conversation with the Co-Founder of Run for Something’s Amanda Litman. She provides the 411 on how the far-right has long had their eyes on this educational and powerful prize, and where their efforts have led… ya know like to book bans that hav…

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Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Milwaukee’s Bright Future 28:39

2M ago28:39

28:39

In this week’s episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. Mayor Johnson was drawn to public service at a very young age while participating in a YMCA pre-college and service program for low-income youth in Milwaukee public schools. Now, he’s making history as the city’s first elected Black mayor, b…

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A Look at The Fentanyl Crisis with JoAnna Vance, Program Coordinator at WV Economic Justice 57:09

2M ago57:09

57:09

The fentanyl crisis has impacted individuals and families in every corner of this country. But how did this crisis start? And where are its impacts the deepest? Many of those answers start in West Virginia. As told by our guest JoAnna Vance, a Program Coordinator at WV Economic Justice, the crisis has taken a huge toll and a huge amount of lives. I…

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Louisiana Senator Royce Duplessis Reaches Across the Aisle for Working Families and the Planet 29:04

2M ago29:04

29:04

In today’s episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty sits down with Louisiana State Senator Royce Duplessis. They discuss the challenges of serving in a superminority, the senator’s ability to pass core legislation in criminal justice by working across the aisle, and how he plans on helping low-income families with the earned tax income credit. Duplessis also…

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Hot Policy Topic: A look at Immigration Policy Messaging with Beatriz Lopez, Deputy Director of the Immigration Hub 44:18

2M ago44:18

44:18

The topic on the tip of everyone’s tongues right now is immigration. From the border bill to the Trump theatrics to the meltdowns on team GOP, the issue is getting thrown around like a Superbowl football. But what is this messaging really doing? And how will it impact this year’s elections? In a classic look at words matter, this episode brings Bea…

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U.S. Rep Annie Kuster on Putting Freedom at the Center of Democrats’ Policy Agenda 24:17

2M ago24:17

24:17

In this episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty gets an update on the latest debates in Washington from Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition. They discuss her approach to fighting for working families and her focus on family-orientated policies that help drive economic growth, as well as her commitment to addressing substa…

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The GOP is coming for birth control with Mini Timmaraju, President & CEO of Reproductive Freedom For All 58:05

2M ago58:05

58:05

It’s 2024 and the GOP is coming for birth control. But the thing is this isn’t just a ‘whoops yolo’ by the ultra-conservative crew, it’s the definition of the political long game. It’s this very long game that we dissect with none other than longtime repro rights advocate, Mini Timmaraju, the President & CEO of Reproductive Freedom For All. We look…

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What to Watch in 2024 State Legislative Sessions 37:17

3M ago37:17

37:17

In this week’s episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan partners with State Democracy Action Fund (SDAF) interim Executive Director Kate Stoner to convene four NewDEALers who are in state legislative leadership roles in red, blue, and purple states for a conversation about their priorities for 2024. Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duf…

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Get in, we’re learning how to become campaign finance directors with Sydney Levin-Epstein, Director of Development at Arena 40:32

3M ago40:32

40:32

Did we take out our calculators for this episode? No, but we considered it because this interview focuses all on campaign finance and how to cultivate a career in this very needed piece of the successful campaign puzzle. We talk challenges, we talk strategy, and we talk about how we need more young people to explore this vital path with Sydney Levi…

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For Councilmember Nantasha Williams, All Politics Is Local 29:07

3M ago29:07

29:07

In this week’s episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty speaks with New York City Councilmember Nantasha Williams. They talk about Williams' career path as a community leader, social justice advocate, and political organizer, and her commitment to improving life in her community by creating economic opportunities, championing housing, and protecting seniors.…

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Diplomacy, Mary Kate & Ashley, and Bringing Young Voices to the Table with Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer 54:47

3M ago54:47

54:47

If you’re an OG, you know that we love to put the spotlight on various political careers, sharing the BTS on what they’re like. If you’re new here, that’s a little bit about some of our episodes, including this one with Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer. In this episode, Abby tells us about her career journey, first as a state …

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Previewing 2024 with Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks 27:18

3M ago27:18

27:18

In this week's episode, host Ryan Connerty speaks with Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, who shares the state’s ambitious policy goals, discusses her keys to achieving bipartisan results, and talks about how Michigan is protecting the integrity of its elections. The first woman to lead the Michigan Senate, Brinks rose to public office …

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Good Governance with Debbie Cox Bultan, CEO at The NewDEAL 46:12

3M ago46:12

46:12

What do legislators talk about behind closed doors? What happens when they get together? What ideas do they share? How do they collaborate? For leaders and legislators a part of The NewDEAL, they convene, they collaborate, and they bring ideas to the table that help their communities. They also, looking at this election year, are focused on protect…

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Andrea Learned on Changing the Climate Narrative in 2024 27:31

3M ago27:31

27:31

In this week’s episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty speaks with climate activist and host of the “Living Change” podcast Andrea Learned. Andrea advises corporate, political, and cultural leaders to harness the power of social media and storytelling to drive progress and promote climate leadership. Ryan and Andrea talk about how the fight against climate …

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Bipartisanship with VT Future Caucus Co-Chairs, Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone & Rep. Casey Toof 45:34

3M ago45:34

45:34

Bipartisanship is back and we’re so freakin’ glad about it. Working across the aisle is not an easy feat and yet it’s something that members of Future Caucus do regularly. The org brings together young legislators from across the aisle and provides a space for them to talk out issues, ideas, and work together to get shit done. In today’s polarized …

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Alaska Representative Maxine Dibert Brings a Fresh Perspective to Juneau 28:22

4M ago28:22

28:22

This week features our first episode of the year, recorded live at NewDEAL’s 13th Annual Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Representative Maxine Dibert, our first Alaskan guest on the show. They talk about the state’s political dynamics, such as the unique bipartisan coalition system of government and their ranke…

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Goodbye Manchin, Hello Zach Shrewsbury: The ‘24 Race for WV’s Senate Seat 35:14

4M ago35:14

35:14

If you asked us if we were surprised that Senator Manchin decided to retire, we’d say 50/50. If you asked candidate for Senate, Zach Shrewsbury, he’d say nope, not at all. Zach has had a pulse on how Manchin plays politics for quite some time, interacting with him as an organizer. He’s also had a pulse on West Virginia politics and the needs of WV …

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ICYMI: Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Leads in a Time of Political Turmoil 31:00

4M ago31:00

31:00

Happy holidays! While our team is off enjoying a well-deserved break, we're revisiting an episode from our September 2023 Voter Registration Month series, offering a rallying cry for voters and elected leaders nationwide ahead of next year's pivotal national elections. In this episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with New Mexico Se…

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ICYMI: Olivia Julianna on How Democrats Can Win Young Voters 35:30

4M ago35:30

35:30

This week, we want to take the opportunity to revisit our November 2023 conversation with political strategist and influencer Olivia Julianna. In this episode, hosts NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty talk with Oliva about living in a conservative Texas household and how she started posting her political opinions online and received na…

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Senator Marko Liias on Washington State’s Resiliency and Can-Do Attitude 25:02

4M ago25:02

25:02

This week features our third episode recorded live at NewDEAL’s 13th Annual Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Washington State Senator Marko Liias, Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Caucus. They talk about his innovative policy accomplishments, such as free transit for youth,…

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Who is ‘Big Hospital’ and shady hospital pricing practices that need to change with Sophia Tripoli, Senior Director of Health Policy at Families USA 38:51

4M ago38:51

38:51

Who is ‘Big Hospital?’ Going once…going twice…going three times… anyone?! Yea, it was an answer we did not have, so we brought in the expert dujour, Sophia Tripoli, the Senior Director of Health Policy at Families USA to give us the scoop. We also brought her on to talk about the role they play in hospital transparency, or the lack thereof, and ove…

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Treasurer Zach Conine Invests in Nevadans 34:22

5M ago34:22

34:22

This week features our second episode recorded live at NewDEAL’s 13th Annual Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine about his innovative efforts to give more kids access to high quality education, including through his work around college savings, alternative education pathways, a robust s…

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The 2024 Election Prep Guide with Rudy Garrett, VP at Alliance for Youth Action 1:06:01

5M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

2024 is literally right around the corner. How?! Couldn’t tell you, but here we are getting prepped for a critical election year. Ya know, just another election year where the future of democracy hangs in the balance. #casual. Anyways, back to the prep end of things, this episode is get ready for primary season through general election season 101. …

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Representative Janelle Bynum on Closing the Gap between Talent and Opportunity 27:10

5M ago27:10

27:10

Recorded live at NewDEAL's 13th Annual Leaders Conference in Washington, this week's episode features Oregon Representative and 2023 Ideas Challenge winner Janelle Bynum. Bynum, a 2024 congressional candidate, joins host Ryan Coonerty to talk about her decision to move to Oregon after September 11th and how her experience as a small business owner …

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GUIDE: Fact-checking, misinformation, and propaganda in the age of social media and AI with Katie Sanders, Editor in Chief of PolitiFact 53:46

5M ago53:46

53:46

The way we consume media, the way media is shared, and the speed at which it’s shared has evolved rapidly in recent years. What hasn’t caught up is media literacy, a critical understanding of how to decipher media. The consequences of this gap are dangerous – they change the course of world events with too many clicks of a share button on fake vide…

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ICYMI: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on 2024 and the Party's Future 28:19

5M ago28:19

28:19

Happy Thanksgiving! While our team is out of the office this week, we want to take this opportunity to revisit our September 2023 conversation with Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison. In this special episode, celebrating 5 years and 200 episodes of An Honorable Profession, hosts NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty talk t…

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Training The Next Generation of Campaign Staff with Lauren Baer, Managing Partner at Arena 48:54

5M ago48:54

48:54

Campaigns are like mini start-ups – they require a lot of minds to move and get off the ground effectively. Those minds fit a range of roles, from finance director to organizer to marketing manager, and beyond. But, how does one prepare to take on those roles? They look to Arena, which provides training for a wide array of campaign jobs. They also …

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Third Way's Matt Bennett on the Dangers of A Third Party Candidate 34:29

5M ago34:29

34:29

In this week's episode, NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Matt Bennett, the co-founder and Executive Vice President of Public Affairs at Third Way, a center-left think tank in Washington D.C. and a great partner of the NewDEAL. They talk about what we should take from last Tuesday's election results in states like Kentucky and Virginia, the…

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Passing a federal Transgender Bill of Rights & LGBTQ+ Protections with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal 41:20

5M ago41:20

41:20

What would passing a federal Transgender Bill of Rights look like? How would it work? What does the current federal landscape look like for legislation like this? These questions, along with a look at what LGBTQ+ protections are being considered at the federal level are answered in this week’s episode with special guest, Congresswoman Pramila Jayap…

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Olivia Julianna on How Democrats Can Win Young Voters 35:30

6M ago35:30

35:30

In this week’s episode, hosts NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty speak with political strategist and influencer Olivia Julianna. As a seventeen-year-old living in a conservative Texas household, Olivia started posting her political opinions online and received national attention for her direct and practical perspective on top policy is…

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Dream blunt rotation politics edition, ‘24 manifestations, the next 100 eppys of GATG 45:21

6M ago45:21

45:21

Every once in a while we like to drop a solo episode, which is really like a duo episode, because there’s two of us. Details, details, details. Anywhooooo, this week we chat about hitting 200 episodes of the pod, what we’re most excited for about the next 100 eppy’s, and some of the funniest moments yet. We then get into what’s ahead for 2024, our …

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Representative Phil Olaleye on Georgia's Next Generation of Leadership 36:59

6M ago36:59

36:59

In this week’s episode, NewDEAL CEO and host Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Georgia Representative Phil Olaleye, whose district includes parts of Atlanta and the city of East Point. Olaleye is a passionate education advocate, who also serves as the Executive Director of Next Gen Men & Women, a nonprofit that creates pathways of opportunity for under-…

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200th Episode: The Fight For Student Debt Cancellation with Melissa Byrne, Founder of We, the 45 Million 1:08:24

6M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

We did it, Joe – we officially have hit 200 episodes of Girl and the Gov, The Podcast! Cue the balloons! The champagne! The confetti! And this episode is def big 2-0-0 energy because we’re talking about the fight for student debt cancellation with Melissa Byrne, the Founder of We, the 45 Million. We’re looking at the background like how many studen…

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Representative Leonela Felix on Diversity and Inclusion in the Legislature 21:37

6M ago21:37

21:37

In this week’s episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty talks to Representative Leonela Felix about her journey from the Dominican Republic to the Rhode Island legislature. She discusses her career in immigration law, how she developed an interest in policy after listening to stories in her community, and how her path to public service was influenced by her …

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Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker on Motherhood and Elected Office 24:49

6M ago24:49

24:49

In this week’s episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty talks policy and balancing work and family life with Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker. They discuss how Bennett-Parker uses her master’s degree in food anthropology to inform fresh food programs and policies in Virginia, her continuing efforts to expand SNAP benefits for senior citizens, and t…

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‘23 Governor Races, ‘24 Governor Races, and No Off Years with Ofirah Yheskel, Director of External Affairs at Democratic Governors Association [DGA] 39:52

6M ago39:52

39:52

2023 is considered an off-year election year, which we think we need to rebrand because every election is important **adds to to-do list**. But without turning the description of this week's episode into a meeting about marketing and messaging, let us pivot to the core of this week's interview -- the interview with Ofirah Yheskel the Director of Ex…

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Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval on Taking Big Policy Swings 29:58

6M ago29:58

29:58

In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty is joined by Cincinnati's first Asian American Mayor, Aftab Pureval, who talks about his vision to make Cincinnati the city of the future by taking "big policy swings." They delve into Pureval's major victories so far, such as his efforts to eliminate $1.4 million in medical debt for 30,000 residents, e…

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Mayor Lee Harris Breaks Down Barriers in Shelby County 31:09

7M ago31:09

31:09

In this week’s episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Mayor Lee Harris from Shelby County, TN. Harris was first elected Mayor in 2018 and previously served his community on the Memphis City Council and as a state senator. Debbie and Harris talk about the impact of Tennessee’s dramatic and nationally watched state legislative se…

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