In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Roath, a Boston-based attorney and democracy advocate, who's challenging longtime incumbent Stephen Lynch in Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District. Patrick shares his vision for a more responsive and accountable government, emphasizing the need for new leadership and fresh perspectives in Congress.Patrick accepts no corporate PAC money and advocates for campaign finance reform. Follow Patrick on X @PatrickRoath and donate to his campaign if you can https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sbd...
00:08 — Intro: Meet the Congressional Challenger
03:25 — Why I Got Into Politics
05:52 — The Problem with Corporate PACs
12:23 — My Opponent's Voting Record
15:16 — Our Progressive Vision for America
22:15 — The "Waiting Your Turn" Problem in Politics
28:18 — On-the-Ground Politics in Boston
37:21 — Ticketmaster & NFL RedZone Monopolies
39:45 — Outro: Where to Support the Campaign
