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- Yesterday38 min
The Politician On Our Playlist: Delegate Joe Vogel
On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna sit down with Delegate Joe Vogel, a member of the Maryland State House of Delegates (their fancy name for state reps) representing district 17. Joe is not yet thirty years old, but has the experience and resume of someone twice his age, and let's just say, we're impressed. We discuss his entrance into politics, his background and why he considers himself a "pragmatic progressive." He is indeed, among the youngest helping to shape our political future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 days ago54 min
The LA Mayor's Race!
On today's episode of the Happy Hour, Michael, Anna and Anthony discuss how to talk about the Los Angeles Mayor's race. It's shaping up to be a three-way knife fight between incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, Councilwoman Nithya Raman, and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt. Angelenos head to the polls today, and we make it a point of breaking down where these candidates stand on the most important issues like homelessness, crime and housing, and most importantly what their plans are to address each of these. And remember, get out there and VOTE! Make sure you're subscribed here and check out some other ways to engage with us: Grab your 'Elect Young People' shirt. Head to our website to dive deeper on members of Congress under 45-years-old. Watch the full episode here on YouTube. Connect with us on Instagram/Threads and TikTok. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Primary Watch: Candidate Eric Jones
On this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Michael and Anna continue their exiting new "Primary Watch" series with Candidate Eric Jones. Eric is a businessman and nonprofit executive running in California's 4th Congressional District against a 14 term incumbent! Affordability, healthcare and housing are his biggest issues, and he has vowed not to accept corporate PAC money or lobbyist donations. This seems to be a growing trend among our new young leaders, and for good reason! We get into all that with Eric, as well as the biggest challenges facing his district and our home state of California. Make sure you're subscribed here and check out some other ways to engage with us: Grab your 'Elect Young People' shirt. Head to our website to dive deeper on members of Congress under 45-years-old. Watch the full episode here on YouTube. Connect with us on Instagram/Threads and TikTok. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago40 min
Primary Watch: Councilwoman Mai Vang
On this Happy Hour, Michael and Anna continue our popular Primary Watch Series, where we sit down with young Congressional candidates from all across the country! and today, we're talking with Councilwoman Mai Vang, running on the Democratic ticket for CA-7, against a longtime incumbent. Mai has a great story, and a lengthy track record in public service despite her young age. And what's more, she's making this race very close! So this is a conversation you're not going to want to miss. Make sure you're subscribed here and check out some other ways to engage with us: Grab your 'Elect Young People' shirt. Head to our website to dive deeper on members of Congress under 45-years-old. Watch the full episode here on YouTube. Connect with us on Instagram/Threads and TikTok. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago38 min
How To Talk About: Data Centers
On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna discuss How To Talk About Data Centers, specifically the one in Utah that Shark Tank's own Mr. Wonderful is trying to build at the expense of the taxpayers--oh, and the whole environment of the state of Utah. He even got into a combative interview with the new People's Hero Tucker Carlson over why taxpayers should fund this type of project. Data centers are all the rage right now, given the exponential growth of AI, and the massive computing power needs of these systems. So whether you use Claude or not, you better believe AI is here to stay and we better have a plan for how to safely do this. Make sure you're subscribed here and check out some other ways to engage with us: Grab your 'Elect Young People' shirt. Head to our website to dive deeper on members of Congress under 45-years-old. Watch the full episode here on YouTube. Connect with us on Instagram/Threads and TikTok. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago42 min
Happy Hour with Author Soman Chainani
On this Happy Hour, Anna goes it alone as she welcomes author Soman Chainani to discuss his new book, "Young World" which imagines a world in which a 17-year-old becomes president of the United States and sets off on the adventure of a lifetime. It's a New York Times bestseller, and that makes sense based on Soman's track-record. He's the author of the wildly popular children's series "The School For Good And Evil" which has sold over 4.5 million copies in 80 different countries, and was a hit show on Netflix. Make sure you're subscribed here and check out some other ways to engage with us: Grab your 'Elect Young People' shirt. Head to our website to dive deeper on members of Congress under 45-years-old. Watch the full episode here on YouTube. Connect with us on Instagram/Threads and TikTok. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago36 min
How To Talk About: Trump's Visit To China
On this episode of the happy hour, Michael and Anna discuss how to talk about Trump's upcoming visit to China, where he will hold a crucial summit with President Xi to discuss the ongoing war in Iran, Taiwan, Trade, and most importantly AI safety. This is a highly consequential meeting, though as we point out, it isn't likely that any major agreement comes from this. But we discuss what a "win" looks like and why you should be aware of these core agenda items. Make sure you're subscribed here and check out some other ways to engage with us: Grab your 'Elect Young People' shirt. Head to our website to dive deeper on members of Congress under 45-years-old. Watch the full episode here on YouTube. Connect with us on Instagram/Threads and TikTok. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 weeks ago46 min
The Politician On Our Playlist: Candidate Jordan Wood
On this happy hour, Michael and Anna sit down with Democratic Congressional candidate Jordan Wood. He's running for Maine's 2nd Congressional district, currently held by Playlister Jarred Golden, a Democrat in a very and we mean VERY purple district. Jordan talks a lot about how he's reaching across the aisle to speak to fellow Mainers about what matters most, and the challenges as well as the benefits of running in such a closely divided district. His primary is coming up, and we're really glad he stopped by to talk with us. He's super smart, and we think you'll like the conversation! Make sure you're subscribed here and check out some other ways to engage with us: Grab your 'Elect Young People' shirt. Head to our website to dive deeper on members of Congress under 45-years-old. Watch the full episode here on YouTube. Connect with us on Instagram/Threads and TikTok. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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