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Elected Meg Wheeler
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There are over 500,000 elected officials in the United States, meaning that at least 1 out of every 1,000 American adults serves in an elected position. But despite the fact that there are more women than men in this country, only about 20-25% of all elected positions are held by women. It's not because we don't get elected as often. Is it that women are less likely to be encouraged by their parents, teachers, and community to run? Or maybe it's that we don't think we're qualified enough, or prepared enough to run. But I think a big reason is that we just don't know what it's really like to run for elected office. And that is the point of this podcast. Elected is a week-by-week behind-the-scenes look into what it's like, as a woman, to run for elected office in the U.S.
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Yes, Moms CAN (and SHOULD) Run For Office
Are you a mom and also considering running for office? In this episode, Kendra and Meg get real about what it's really like to run for office as working mothers. And let's face it. We need MORE moms in elected office. But the barriers are tough - balancing parenthood, work, and life while also running for office. In this episode, we're dishing on what it's really like and why, yes we do think you should run.
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S2: It's All Relational (Campaigning)
In our second episode of Season 2, Meg sits down with Jessica Laverty, an activist, and organizer who’s been a part of incredible campaigns from Senator Ed Markey’s re-election to Meg’s very own State Senate campaign. In this chat, Jessica speaks to the importance of prioritizing relationships over transactional campaigning, and why it’s critical for candidates to listen to what the communities they’re running in need. Jessica also gives some great advice for future candidates to build up your networks now so you’re prepped when you run!
Don't Agonize, Mobilize: Make Calls for Karen Carter Peterson's Congressional Campaign
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S2: Meet the Candidate
We're back Elected listeners! In this first episode of our second episode, Meg's sitting down with Kendra Hicks, our Season 2 candidate. We'll be following Kendra as she runs for Boston City Council and campaigns for equity-centered policies for the people in her communities. In this episode, Meg and Kendra chat about the importance of community, especially in developing policies to build lasting change, finding common ground for progress, and building a movement by activating the community. To learn more and support the podcast, head to electedpodcast.com.
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Season 2 Trailer
Elected is coming back for Season 2! Tune in to hear the announcement of our Season 2 candidate and all the goodness we have in store for you.
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S1: When the Election is Over
All things must come to an end. And just like that, our election and our campaign are over. In this final episode of the first season of Elected, Sam and Meg sit down to chat about what it's like AFTER the election. This is an episode you won't want to miss.
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S1: The Power of Young People in Politics (LIVE!)
In this episode, Team Meg is joining us for a special LIVE episode! We're also bringing on special guests - Calla Walsh, one of the high school students who was instrumental in Senator Ed Markey's historic primary win as part of Students For Markey, and Ashawn Dabney-Smalls, the youngest person to run for Boston City Council ever. This episode goes behind-the-scenes as you hear from the members of Team Meg about what it's really like to work on a State Senate campaign, and from our guests on the importance of young people getting involved in politics - and exactly how to do just that. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
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