A podcast dedicated to shedding light on female country artists hosted by Jason Brown.
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Discussions with people who have run for office to talk about what motivated them and why YOU should run for office too
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Greta Stanley - In Our Anxious Sad Girl Era
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This week, Greta Stanley joined Jason on the pod. They talk about her journey in pop and country music, being sad girls, her new song 'Life of The Party', social anxiety, and more. Queens of Country: https://www.instagram.com/queensofcountrypodcast/ Jason Brown: https://www.instagram.com/jayrbrown/ Greta Stanley: https://www.instagram.com/gretastan…
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Sadie Monroe - Mental Health in Country Matters
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This week, Sadie Monroe joined Jason on the pod. They talk growing up on oldies music, their love for Janet Jackson, her new song 'Mood Ring', toxic dynamics, and more. Queens of Country: https://www.instagram.com/queensofcountrypodcast/ Jason Brown: https://www.instagram.com/jayrbrown/ Sadie Monroe: https://www.instagram.com/thesadiemonroe/ For sp…
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This week, Dasha joins Jason on the show. They talk going from pop music to country, working with family, the TEA about Austin, and more. Queens of Country: https://www.instagram.com/queensofcountrypodcast/ Jason Brown: https://www.instagram.com/jayrbrown/ Dasha: https://www.instagram.com/dashamusic/ For sponsorship/partnerships, email krystazelaya…
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Tiera Kennedy - No Christmas Music In The Gym
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This week, Tiera Kennedy joins Jason on the show. Tiera and Jason reveal that they're foodies that can't cook, Jason's Christmas crazy coworker, her song 'Jesus, My Mama, My Therapist', and more. Queens of Country Social: IG | TikTok Jason Brown: IG | TikTok Tiera Kennedy: IG | TikTok For sponsorship/partnerships, email krystazelaya@iheartmedia.com…
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Brandon Teague is an organizer in North Carolina, one of the most important states for the 2024 election. In this You Should Run Podcast, Brandon talks about outreach to young people, the changing politics in North Carolina, how extremism is pushing moderates away from the Republican Party, and, of course, why YOU should run for office. Listen, sha…
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Hannah Dasher - Here for Hippies, Rednecks, and All The Queens
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This week, Hannah Dasher joins Jason on the show. Hannah talks Taylor Swift, touring with Reba, how she fuses 90's country with Rock and Roll, and more. Queens of Country Social: IG | TikTok Jason Brown: IG | TikTok Hannah Dasher: IG | TikTok For sponsorship/partnerships, email krystazelaya@iheartmedia.com…
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Ashwin Ramaswami is running for the Georgia State Senate in 2024. He is offering unique perspectives as a 24 year old candidate, a computer programmer, and as potentially the first Indian-American state legislator in the history of Georgia. In this You Should Run Podcast, Ashwin talks about what inspired him to run for office, including his opponen…
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Christopher Proia for Florida State Senate
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Christopher Proia is a working class candidate for the Florida State Senate. In this You Should Run Podcast, Chris talks about what motivated him to run for office, addressing housing costs, protecting the environment, and pushing back against a partisan Republican governor and legislature. Listen, share, subscribe, and follow Christopher Proia at:…
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Meghan Patrick - Our Neighbor From The North Loves Portillos
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This week, Meghan Patrick joins Jason on the show. Originally from Canada, Meghan talks to Jason about the Country music scene in Canada, moving to Nashville, her song writing process, her love of Portillos, and more. Queens of Country Social: IG | TikTok Jason Brown: IG | TikTok Meghan Patrick: IG | TikTok For sponsorship/partnerships, email kryst…
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North Carolina State Rep. Julie von Haefen
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The most important state in the nation in the 2024 elections may just be North Carolina. In this week's You Should Run Podcast, North Carolina State Representative Julie von Haefen talks about the stakes in this year's elections, what motivated her to run for office, fighting for quality education for all, and advocating for abortion rights. Listen…
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Darren Staley is a Democrat running for the State Senate in North Carolina in one of the most Republican areas of the state. Despite the challenging politics, Darren has a deep connection to his community and feels a responsibility to run to give them a strong alternative. In this You Should Run Podcast, Darren talks about why ever election matters…
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This week, Sharayah and her manager Greg H. join Jason on the show. Sharayah shares her journey growing up with Christian and Country music, how story telling plays an integral part in her creative process, learning from Sheryl Crow's producer, and so much more! Queens of Country Social: IG | TikTok Jason Brown: IG | TikTok Sharayah: Facebook For s…
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Welcome to Queens of Country hosted by Jason Brown. We explore the incredible world of female country artists.By Queens of Country
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Chris Massicotte for Monroe County Commissioner
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Chris Massicotte has over 20 years of experience in politics. Now he is using that experience to run for office himself as he seeks a position on the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners in Florida. In this You Should Run Podcast, Chris talks about what he's learned about politics and policy in his long campaign career, how to campaign to ou…
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Phil Carter is an Air Force veteran running for the Florida State Senate. In this You Should Run Podcast, Phil talks about what motivated him to run for office, the lessons he's learned from serving his country, getting through partisan gridlock, and, of course, why YOU should run for office. Listen, share, subscribe and follow Phil at his website …
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Nevada Assemblyman Max Carter joins the You Should Run Podcast to talk about his experiences running for office, his advocacy through his union, and what's he's learned as an elected official. In this episode, Max talks about defying expectations, the importance of having strong women in office, mental health, and the value of state government. Lis…
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Kristen Washington joins the You Should Run Podcast to talk about her run for State Representative in Texas to flip a seat from Republican to Democrat. In this episode, we talk about the changing politics in Texas, education, the power of local government, contesting every seat, and, of course, why YOU should run for office. Listen, share, subscrib…
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Dustin Czarny has a great deal of knowledge and experience when it comes to elections. He is the elected Elections Commissioner for the Onondaga County Board of Elections and serves as the Democratic Caucus Chair for the New York State Election Commissioners Association. In this You Should Run Podcast, Dustin talks about the recent court changes to…
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In order to understand the upcoming 2024 elections, it is important to understand the data and trends from past elections. Zachary Donnini from Decision Desk joins the You Should Run Podcast in this episode to discuss topics such as education polarization, demographic changes, how certain elections changed the course of electoral coalitions, and wh…
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While many voters focus their attention on the President and Congress, many of the most important issues and elections are happening in state legislatures across the country. In 2022, Democrats flipped legislative chambers in Michigan, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania and made significant gains in other states as well. In this You Should Run Podcast, He…
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State Representative Kadyn Wittman joins the You Should Run Podcast to talk about what inspired her to run for office in South Dakota and to encourage others to follow her path to public service too. In this episode, Kadyn discusses the costs of running a legislative campaign, why it's important to run as a Democrat even when the odds are against y…
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Rhode Island State Representative David Morales knows how to handle a fight, both in the legislature and as a professional wrestler. In this You Should Run Podcast, Rep. Morales discusses his unique background and talks about the similarities between politics and wrestling, the state of politics in Rhode Island, and working across the aisle. Rep. M…
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Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for State House District 51 in Tennessee. Before she can win that election and serve in the legislature, she joins the You Should Run Podcast to discuss a wide range of topics that motivate and inspire her, including: The advocacy of the "Tennessee Three" and efforts by concerned parents to protect kids from gun…
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From an outsider perspective, Vermont seems like it should be a utopia for progressive politics. In this You Should Run Podcast, Vermont State Representative Tiffany Bluemle talks about the challenges and successes she has experienced in her time in elected government. Representative Bluemle discusses issues like housing, mental health, gun safety,…
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2023 is considered an "off year" election because of the lack of Presidential or Congressional races on the ballot, but the fact is that there are no "off years" in American politics. Sam Shirazi joins the You Should Run Podcast to discuss the significance of this year's legislative elections in Virginia, how the politics have evolved in Virginia o…
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Karen Smith for Central Bucks School Board
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Central Bucks School District in Pennsylvania has been one of the top locations for school board controversy in America. In this You Should Run Podcast, School Board member Karen Smith talks about the radical changes in her community, looking out for the education and health of the students in her district, pushing back on extremism, and why YOU sh…
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Marist College professor Tommy Zurhellen walked across the United States to raise awareness of veterans issues. Now he's running for County Executive in Dutchess County, NY. As he walked the country, Tommy heard first hand about the consistent needs of veterans, young people, and seniors. Now he's using his experience and ideas to advocate for affo…
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With a trifecta in state government, the Minnesota Democrats just completed perhaps their most successful legislative session in generations. In this You Should Run Podcast, State Senator Erin Murphy talks about how her years of experience in the legislature motivated her to maximize the time she had in the majority, how and when she encouraged can…
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Sarah Reale was elected to the Utah State School Board in 2022 to advocate for quality education for all students and strong public schools. In this You Should Run Podcast, the Salt Lake native talks about what motivated her to run for office, the community benefit of public schools, pushing back on legislation that will cut school funding, making …
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Sue Anderbois - City Council Member Providence, RI
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Sue Anderbois is one of the newest members of City Council in Providence, RI, and she's already addressing big issues for her city and beyond. In this You Should Run Podcast, Sue talks about why voters should care about city government, how cities can make an impact on climate change, and solutions on housing. Listen, share, subscribe and maybe YOU…
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New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero strongly values public service. In this You Should Run Podcast, Representative Romero talks about her New Mexico roots, how New Mexico has evolved and adapted over the years, and why she decided to run for office herself. Representative Romero recorded this discussion the day that former President Donal…
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Greg Perry is a son of North Charleston, South Carolina and now he is taking the leap to run for city council. In this episode of the You Should Run Podcast, Greg talks about lessons of civic and social responsibility that he learned from his mother that carry him through to today. He also talks about issues from trust in policing to an economy tha…
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Arizona State Representative Nancy Gutierrez is the latest elected legislator who started out as a teacher. In this You Should Run Podcast, Nancy talks about what motivated her to run for office, what she learned as a candidate, and why YOU should run for office. Other topics include: What is more challenging: being a first time candidate or first …
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Mickey Dollens went from high school and college football player to oil worker to teacher to Oklahoma State Representative. Every step of his journey gave him perspective to be the legislator he is today. In this You Should Run Podcast episode, Rep. Dollens talks about what motivated him to run for state representative, the uphill battle for Democr…
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Armin Thomas, better known as Thorongil on Twitter, spends his time and expertise making sense of elections for split-ticket.org. In this You Should Run Podcast, Armin talks about the trends in America's electoral politics, some of which go back decades, and whether candidates truly can buck those trends. Other topics in the podcast include underst…
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In 2022, Laura Terech went from the classroom to the Arizona state legislature after a successful campaign in one of the most contentious states for politics. Today she is working on bipartisan solutions on education and keeping communities safe. In this You Should Run Podcast, Representative Terech talks about the changing politics in Arizona, the…
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While some state legislatures are taking a hard right, states like Minnesota are using new Democratic majorities to pass progressive legislation. In this You Should Run Podcast, Minnesota State Senator Liz Boldon talks about her journey to the legislature and why it is important to take action while you have the opportunity to do good things. Senat…
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Monica D’Antonio for Norristown Area School District
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Monica D'Antonio from Norristown Area School District is here to share why school boards are so important and what you should know about the issues impacting education today. In this episode, Monica discusses why she ran for school board, her many responsibilities as a school board director, what the top issues are for school districts in 2023, how…
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Dana Foley for Central Bucks School District
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School boards are now some of the most contentious elections in America, with battles over what is allowed to be taught, book bans, funding, and more. In this You Should Run Podcast, Dana Foley talks about what motivated her to run for school board in Central Bucks School District in Bucks County, PA. There has been great controversy in the Central…
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Jade Harris is looking to bring youth and new ideas to the Virginia legislature. In this You Should Run Podcast, we talk about what Jade Harris has learned in local government as a Vice Mayor, how to be friendly without compromising values, pushing back against extremism, fighting for rural Virginia, and, of course, why YOU should run for office. L…
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Ashley Aune was inspired to run for office following her work with Moms Demand Action to address gun violence. As a State Representative in Missouri, she is standing up against far-right legislation while working to address needs in her community. In this You Should Run Podcast episode, Rep. Aune talks about her motivations for running, being effec…
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How can someone measure success while in the minority in a legislature? What's the difference between being effective and being right? In this You Should Run Podcast, South Carolina State Representative Spencer Wetmore answers these questions and more as she encourages YOU to consider running for office. Rep. Wetmore talks about her past work as pr…
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Montana State Representative Jonathan Karlen joins the You Should Run Podcast to talk about policies affecting Montana communities and how Montana's issues connect to the rest of the country. In this episode, Representative Karlen talks about the needs and concerns of rural communities, the growing diversity of Montana, building alliances across th…
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Civil Rights are always a hot topic of discussion in politics. From government surveillance to LGBT rights to free speech, there are regular debates about civil liberties and what should and should not be allowed. In this You Should Run Podcast, Andy Hoover discusses his work with the ACLU in Pennsylvania, how legislation impacts civil liberties, w…
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In 2020, Deb Andraca unseated a Republican to win a seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly, one of the most gerrymandered legislatures in the entire country. In this You Should Run Podcast, she talks about what motivated her to run, where she received help and resilience from friends, and her efforts to stand up for issues like gun safety and abortio…
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You Should Run Montana State Rep Paul Tuss
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The You Should Run Podcast returns with a new episode featuring Montana State Representative Paul Tuss. In this episode, Rep. Tuss talks about being a Democrat in a state controlled by Republicans, the diverse politics of Montana, creating policies to assist aging communities, and, of course, why YOU should run for office too. Listen, share and sub…
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Local school board elections are taking on national importance. In this You Should Run Podcast, Nick Gothard talks about what motivated him to run for school board in Loudoun County, VA. Nick responds to the major questions facing education today, from making sure all kids can read to addressing issues of diversity and equity. The average age of a …
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Jason Salus is a County Treasurer and new Montgomery County Democratic Party Chairman. In this You Should Run Podcast, Jason talks about what a Party Chair does, why committee people matter, the value of running for local office, and why Montgomery County is the key to winning the Keystone State. We also discuss how the politics of Montgomery Count…
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State legislative elections are some of the most important races in the United States, not just in 2022, but every year. Dan Almoney saw that his conservative Republican State Representative in Central PA did not have an opponent and he decided that voters deserved a choice, so he made the choice to run for office. In this You Should Run Podcast, D…
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Jessica Miranda ran for local office to improve education in her community. After serving on school board, Jessica saw that if she wanted to make a big difference for education, she would need to make changes in the state legislature, and that is what motivated her to run for the Ohio State House. When Jessica first flipped her State House seat, sh…
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