Bandwagon Josh Swartz

Bernie Sanders' first foray into elected politics was as mayor of Burlington, Vt. in the 1980s. One of the most infamous moments of his mayoral tenure occurred in 1986 when a masked vigilante took to the streets to protest the potholes. "The Pothole Bandit" is now a part of Burlington (and Bernie Sanders) history. We revisit this curious event 30 years later.

Bobby de la Rosa introduced Bernie Sanders at a rally in Tucson, Arizona. This is notable because Bobby is just 10 years old. Even at a young age, however, Bobby has become a powerful advocate for immigration reform, drawing on the experience of his mother getting deported.

There's a growing contingent of Bernie Sanders supporters producing original music about their favorite candidate – but only one of them is 93 years old (as far as we can tell). Yet, after all those years, Ruth Witherspoon is in the midst of a political awakening. 

 

Tyson Manker fought in Iraq. He has struggled with the consequences of his military service ever since. Now he's leading the charge of a growing contingent of veterans campaigning for Bernie Sanders. This is his journey.

This is the second episode of Bandwagon.

David Brynn and his neighbors in Bristol, VT find a unique way to support presidential contender Bernie Sanders for July 4th. This is the first episode of Bandwagon.  

An introduction to the show. Also my mom and I reminisce on an embarrassing phase from my past.