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Factually! with Adam Conover Let’s Replace Our Elderly Politicians, with Amanda LitmanOur politicians are too f*#&ing old. We’ve covered the state of our dismal, sleepy, cranky gerontocracy before—but how do we actually get power into the hands of people who are not Boomers? Waiting for a mass die-off isn’t an option. This week, Adam speaks with Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of Run For Something, a PAC that recruits young progressive candidates, and the author of When We're in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership. Find Amanda’s book at factuallypod.com/books--SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: h...

2025-11-121h 11

she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing 237. can gen z actually make change? let’s talk burnout, hope, + leadership feat. amanda litman#237 🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!how gen z can lead with hope (even when it feels impossible)? today’s guest is amanda litman— the co-founder and president of run for something, a nonprofit organization that recruits and supports young leaders to run for state and local office. she has written two books geared toward the next generation of political leaders, was named one of the time next 100, and is currently a 2025-2026 obama foundation usa leader.in this episode, we discuss how gen z can b...

2025-10-3133 min

Momarchy with Sarah & Tanya Is the Democratic Party Brand Broken with Amanda Litman, Founder & President of Run for SomethingWhat does it take to rebuild a political party that's lost its way? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Momarchy, we sit down with Amanda Litman, whose organization Run for Something has recruited thousands of young people to run for local office. We dive into the backlash Amanda faced after posting about vaccinating her daughter, what the Make America Healthy Again movement is really about, and why the Democratic Party's resistance to generational change is costing us elections. We also discuss "responsible authenticity" and why being yourself in politics doesn't mean saying everything you think.

2025-10-211h 16

How to Win a Campaign Leadership Transitions (feat. Amanda Litman)In this episode, Martín sits down with Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of Run for Something, discussing leadership change, the organization's growth, and Amanda's new book, "When We’re in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership." They explore the challenges and strategies of leading a political organization, the importance of aligning leadership roles with personal and organizational needs, and the impact of broader social conditions on political work.Guest Information:Amanda Litman, Run For SomethingCheck out Run for Something on Instagram, LinkedIn, or sign up for their Substack!Con...

2025-10-1556 min

Over The Top Under The Radar Why You Should Run For Something with Amanda LitmanThis week is an American politics special and I interview Amanda Litman, the co-founder and president of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office. Since launching in 2017, RFS has elected more than 1500 leaders across nearly all 50 states, mostly women and people of color.Amanda previously worked as a digital strategist on several presidential campaigns and her new book, When we’re in Charge is a guide to leadership for Millennials and Gen Zs.Support us on ⁠PATREON⁠ - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our...

2025-10-0340 min

Extended Scenes A light at the end of this tunnel? — with Amanda LitmanMy guest this week is Amanda Litman. Amanda is the co-founder and president of Run for Something, an organization which recruits and supports young, diverse progressive leaders running for down-ballot office. Since launching in 2017, Run for Something has elected more than 1500 leaders across nearly all 50 states, mostly women and people of color. Amanda is also a writer who runs a popular Substack and whose most recent book When We’re In Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership came out earlier this year.To support the production of the show, listen to ad-free episodes and read more...

2025-09-1550 min

Designing Tomorrow: Creative Strategies for Social Impact Amanda Litman on How Real Change HappensWhat if real change doesn't begin with institutions, campaigns, or capital — but with the people we invite into our lives?In this episode, Eric sits down with Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something and author of When We’re In Charge, to explore how small, human-scale actions can spark transformational impact — from politics to parenting to how we rebuild our social lives post-pandemic.Amanda has helped 225,000+ people raise their hands to run for office — and she’s just getting started. In this candid conversation, she breaks down how we show up, lead, connect, and fundraise...

2025-08-2628 min

The Civic Forum Ending the Gerontocracy with Amanda Litman | The Civic Forum E7In this week’s session of The Civic Forum, Rory Truex is joined by Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something. Amanda explains why America’s political system is dominated by older leaders, and how young people can step up.We discuss:Why the U.S. is a gerontocracy, and how it affects democracy.The underrepresentation of Millennials, Gen Z, women, and working-class people in Congress.The structural barriers that keep young and diverse candidates from running.How Run for Something recruits and supports first-time candidates across the country.What it means to be authentic as a politicianAmanda’s visi...

2025-08-2546 min

The Double Shift Deep Casual Hosting Live w/Amanda LitmanI had a blast talking about Amanda Litman’s weekly experiment of hosting friends at her Brooklyn apartment every Saturday night. My favorite parts of this conversation were discussing how NOT having a perfectly clean house can actually make guests feel more welcome, how to handle entertainment for kids, and how much this regular connection has bolstered Amanda’s mental health in these trying times. I hope you enjoy my “deep casual” beach hair look live from Central America! 😂 ICYMI, here are some of our writings on the topic. This is...

2025-08-1849 min

Left Standing Permission to Believe A Better World is Possible with Amanda LitmanAmanda Litman is the force behind Run for Something, an organization recruiting the next generation of political leaders. A veteran of presidential campaigns and author of When We're in Charge, she provides a playbook for young people to break the cycle of "bad boomer leadership" and reshape our world.This episode is a masterclass in dismantling the "gerontocracy," mobilizing with intentional strategy, and giving ourselves permission to dream of a future that serves us all. Connect with Amanda: WebsiteInstagram

2025-08-1144 min

Relish This Uplifting Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.When We're in Charge by Amanda LitmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/246162to listen full audiobooks. Title: When We're in Charge Author: Amanda Litman Narrator: Amanda Litman Format: mp3 Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Release date: 08-11-25 Ratings: 4.4 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings Genres: Business Development & Entrepreneurship Publisher's Summary: Most leadership books treat millennials and Gen Z like nuisances to manage around, focusing on how leaders from older generations can fit young people into their existing corporate cultures. Not this one. When We’re In Charge is a no-bullshit guide for the next generation of leaders on how to show up differently, break the cycle of bad bo...

2025-08-117h 32

The Daily Beans Refried Beans | An Epic Day For Justice (feat. Amanda Litman) | 8/4/2022Thursday, August 4th, 2022In the Hot Notes: Alex Jones’ attorney accidentally hands over the entire contents of his phone to the Sandy Hook lawyer; the January 6th committee is prepping to subpoena the Sandy Hook lawyers for the phone; the Department of Justice has subpoenaed White House counsel Pat Cippollone and deputy White House counsel Pat Philbin; the Department of Justice has sued Peter Navarro to hand over all communications he sent and received using a private email account; and President Biden signs an executive order for Medicaid to pay for out of state abortions; plus Allison de...

2025-08-0250 min

The Perfect 10 The Perfect 10: Amanda Litman Has a Message for Gen Z: Stop Waiting Your TurnIn this week's episode, C. Nicole Mason, PhD, interviews Amanda Litman, author & Co-Founder of Run For Something talks why Democrats are addicted to losing and why the future of politics belongs to young people who refuse to wait for permission. Mason and Litman also discuss what the Democratic Party keeps getting wrong, what it will take to win in 2026, and why the future of politics depends on people who’ve never been in the room before—taking the mic, grabbing the gavel, and changing the game.

2025-07-2850 min

Midday Amanda Litman makes the case for Gen Z and Millennial leaders in 'When We're in Charge'Amanda Litman's new book is a manual for young leaders with advice on how to navigate the changing demands of running nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Now in her mid-thirties, she’s begun to notice that she was no longer the only young person heading organizations and companies like hers. Drawing on her own experience of balancing her professional demands and the demands of motherhood, and in interviews with more than 100 Gen Z and Millennial leaders, Litman provides a how-to guide to changing the paradigms for the being the boss. The book is called When We’re in Charge: The Next Gene...

2025-07-2148 min

Work Friends Amanda Litman on Leading Better, Smarter, & With 4-Day WorkweeksAmanda Litman has a clear vision for what the next generation of leadership looks like—and it may include a four-day workweek, among other things. As the co-founder and president of Run For Something, Amanda leads an organization that recruits and supports young, diverse candidates to run for office—backing over 3,000 rookie candidates to date, and receiving an influx of over 60,000 new hopefuls since the 2024 election alone. Amanda is also the author of the recently released When We’re in Charge, a must-read for anyone in, or aspiring to be in, a leadership position. We’ll discuss...

2025-07-1447 min

The Unburdened Leader EP 134: Focus, Feel, Forward: Redefining Leadership for the Long Haul with Amanda LitmanHow do we lead in the face of fear, when the stakes feel sky high and relentlessly personal?The realities of political violence, hostility, and burnout shape how we show up. And they can chip away at your generous heart, opening the path for cynicism and doubt.But if we can focus on what matters most, feel through our emotions–and help others do the same–and orient our gaze forward to the vision of our lives, work, and world that we want, we create an energy that cynicism can’...

2025-07-111h 08

Financial Feminist How to Be a Great Leader (Without Losing Yourself) with Amanda LitmanWhat if leadership didn’t mean overworking your team, sacrificing your mental health, or pretending to be someone you’re not? In this episode, I’m sitting down with repeat guest, Amanda Litman—founder of Run for Something and author of When We’re in Charge—to talk about how millennials and Gen Z are reshaping leadership from the inside out. We dig into what it takes to lead with empathy, accountability, and boundaries in today’s work culture—and why the old playbook just doesn’t work anymore. From navigating social media and hybrid workplaces to building inclusive, sustainable teams...

2025-06-3058 min

The Chuck ToddCast Elon's Exit from Trump Administration + Amanda Litman on Recruiting the Next Democratic LeadersChuck Todd reacts to Elon Musk leaving the Trump Administration and discusses the valuable lessons to be learned from Elon’s tenure. Chuck also reacts to the recent pardons by Donald Trump and explains why they are bad for the country. Then he discusses the problems with the “big, beautiful bill”.Then, Chuck is joined by Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of Run For Something, to discuss the future of Democratic leadership and the urgent need to recruit a new generation of candidates. They examine how Republicans, following the lead of Newt Gingrich’s GoPAC, have outpaced Democrat...

2025-06-021h 18

Choice Words with Samantha Bee Run or Retire? (with Amanda Litman)Cofounder of Run For Something and Author of When We’re In Charge Amanda Litman joins Sam to talk about the gerontocracy running our country and her call for politicians over 70 to stop running for re-election. They talk about how to be a better boss and why that includes creating better parental leave programs and the importance of a four day work week. Sam asks Amanda if we’ll ever have “normal” boring politicians again, and why sometimes it’s ok to make enemies if it’s in service of a greater good. Plus they discuss that there’s really no such...

2025-05-2953 min

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Harry Litman & Amanda LitmanTalking Feds’ Harry Litman weighs how Trump’s corruption in broad daylight can be litigated in the courts.Run For Something’s Amanda Litman details her new book When We're in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-1449 min

Don’t Miss A Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.When We're in Charge by Amanda LitmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/7806to listen full audiobooks. Title: When We're in Charge Author: Amanda Litman Narrator: Amanda Litman Format: mp3 Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Release date: 05-13-25 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings Genres: Management & Leadership Publisher's Summary: A necessary audiobook for all who occupy or aspire to leadership roles, When We’re in Charge is a vision for a future where leaders at work, in communities, and across the country are compassionate, genuine, and effective.

2025-05-137h 32

Tune In To A Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook On Your Commute.When We're in Charge by Amanda LitmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/7061to listen full audiobooks. Title: When We're in Charge Author: Amanda Litman Narrator: Amanda Litman Format: mp3 Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Release date: 05-13-25 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings Genres: Business Development & Entrepreneurship Publisher's Summary: A necessary audiobook for all who occupy or aspire to leadership roles, When We’re in Charge is a vision for a future where leaders at work, in communities, and across the country are compassionate, genuine, and effective.

2025-05-137h 32

The Visible Voices When We’re In Charge Amanda Litman and the Run for Something RevolutionIn this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, Resa speaks with Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something and author of When We're in Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership. The dynamic discussion explores how millennials and Gen Z are reshaping American politics through grassroots engagement and local office candidacy. Amanda shares her journey building a mission-driven organization that empowers young, diverse candidates to run for local offices—from school boards to library committees—where critical community decisions happen. She offers practical insights on effective leadership, including: Why doctors are well equipped for public office The b...

2025-05-0128 min

The PoliticsGirl Podcast Who Will Step Up To Lead? : A Conversation with Run For Something’s Amanda LitmanWe have this preconceived notion of who can, and should, be a leader. We need to throw that out the window. According to our guest, President and Co-founder of Run For Something, Amanda Litman, “Party recruitment is the most important thing we can be doing right now.” These are the people who will change the game. The candidates who will connect with the voters and set us on a brighter path. As Amanda says, “We need better people. Anywhere can be competitive, so we need to be fielding candidates everywhere.” And with a track record of bringing us leaders like: Sa...

2025-04-0847 min

One Question Amanda Litman, Run for Something: How do we lead today when leadership is uncertain?"Hope is a renewable source. Fear is not. At a certain point, you run out of fear because it stops being real. Hope is a renewable resource. It is intended to be self-sustaining."In episode one of series five, in partnership with Headland Communications Consultancy, Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something, joins Sarah to explore this series' One Question: How do we lead today? What does leadership mean in the US right now, and is a new model of leadership enough for a democratic win on November 5th? Run for Something recruits and supports y...

2024-09-1855 min

Tend HER Wild Podcast 101. Amanda Litman: Run for SomethingToday we have an inspiring conversation with an expert in all things politics, Amanda Litman, co-founder and executive director of Run for Something, a group supporting young progressives running for office. Today we discuss: • Amanda’s early years and a defining moment in high school when she skipped class and went to a local college to hear Barack Obama speak, an event that would change the course of life.• Amanda’s choice to attend Northwestern in Chicago, her decision partially driven by her desire to be close to Obama’s office because of her hopes to someday...

2024-03-2251 min

Democracy Nerd Run For Something w/ Amanda Litman Have you ever thought "Maybe *I* should run for office?" If so, then Amanda Litman has some advice for you: do it. Amanda co-founded Run For Something on Trump's inauguration day in 2017, with a goal to help progressive candidates get elected into office. Amanda joins the program to discuss the history of the organization and offer key advice to first-time candidates.

2023-05-081h 22

Hey Changemaker!Amanda Litman: Running for office and other hard thingsThis episode is all about the importance of engaging in politics to fix our broken societies and create change ourselves, and I have a very special guest to help us navigate this topic! Amanda Litman is the co-founder and executive director of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for local office in the United States. Since 2017, they’ve identified more than 120,000 young people across the country who want to run. She's also the author of the book, “Run for Something: A Real Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself,” and previously hosted two pod...

2022-11-2227 min

What Can I Do “The joy of focusing on local work is that we win a lot” (w/ Amanda Litman of Run For Something)So you’re thinking about how to connect young people interested in running for office with the resources and community they need to win. What’s your first step? For Amanda Litman, a veteran of the Obama campaign, the first step was to put up a website looking for people interested in running for local office. What the response was greater than she could have ever imagined, she and a friend recruited volunteers and got to work helping thousands of young candidates navigate how to file, how to run a campaign, and how to win. Episode Links: Find out which offic...

2022-10-0531 min

The Downballot North Carolina, South Korea, and why you should Run For Something, with Amanda LitmanOn this week's episode of The Downballot, we talk with Amanda Litman, the co-founder of Run for Something, an organization she formed in the wake of the 2016 elections to help young, diverse progressives run for office across the country at all levels of the ballot. Litman tells us about the resources they offer to first-time candidates, some of Run for Something's biggest success stories, and her favorite obscure post that you might not even know is an elected position in many states. We also spend time exploring a trio of different stories out of North Carolina—one concerning Madison Cawthorn, on...

2022-03-1042 min $Let\'s Give A Damn$

Let's Give A Damn #220 - Amanda LitmanAmanda Litman is the co-founder and co-executive director of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office. Since launching in 2017, RFS has identified more than 100,000 young people who want to run, endorsed nearly 2,000 and elected more than 650 across 48 states, mostly women and people of color. Read the rest of Amanda’s incredible bio on her website. NEXT STEPS: Follow Amanda on Twitter. Buy Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself. If you want to run for one of the 500,000 elected offices in...

2022-02-151h 19

Hope & Hard Pills Run For Something with Amanda LitmanAmanda Litman is the co-founder and executive director of Run for Something, a PAC that helps recruit and support young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office. Previously, she was the email director for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, digital director for Charlie Crist’s 2014 Florida gubernatorial campaign, deputy email director for Organizing for Action, and an email writer for Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a B.A. in American Studies.In This Episode:Find out more about Run For Something at their website and follow them on TwitterKeep u...

2022-02-1225 min

The Dream Bigger Podcast Amanda Litman, Founder of Run For Something: On Creating Change Through Local Office, Behind-The-Scenes of Obama’s 2016 Presidential Campaign, Political Gatekeeping and MoreOn today’s episode I’m chatting with Amanda Litman, founder of political organization, Run For Something. Run For Something is an American organization aimed to provide tools, resources, and support to young candidates who are looking to run for office. They provide a safety net for candidates and help assist with running efficient grassroots and voter driven campaigns. Amanda’s passion and drive for change is contagiously inspiring and I am so excited to have her on today to share valuable political information and resources for those interested in running for office, but may not know where to start...

2021-12-1440 min

Run For Something How to Run for OfficeIn the final episode of the Run for Something podcast, Amanda and co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto dig in on how to run for office. They answer questions like how to know which office to run for, what dooms a campaign, and why it matters for people like you to get involved. To learn more about Run for Something (the organization), check out runforsomething.net or learn more about the book at runforsomething.net/book. We're here to help. Produced by Dear Media.

2021-12-1435 min

iGen Politics Amanda LitmanJill and Victor are joined by Hillary Clinton’s Email Director and Run For Something co-founder Amanda Litman to look at the importance of running for office, what it takes to launch a campaign, and how to win-- no matter what office you seek. It’s the key to protecting democracy, but are the next generation of leaders up to the challenge? Are you? Get More From Amanda Litman: Twitter | Run For Something | Run For Something Podcast | Author of “Run For Something” Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My F...

2021-11-2437 min

Run For Something A Very Special Episode with RFS Co-founder Ross Morales RockettoFor our 50th week of podcasting (and 51st episode, whoops!), Amanda and Run for Something co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto check in to talk about their thoughts on the Biden administration and what RFS has been up to this year, then answer a few questions from listeners, including which episodes have been their favorites, what they're most excited about this November, and some hot tips for listeners who might be considering a run for office. To be on an episode of Run for Something, leave us a message at (833) 244-5382. Produced by Dear Media.

2021-08-3129 min

Future Hindsight Run for Something: Amanda LitmanHelping Diverse First Time Candidates Run Since its founding, Run for Something has helped elect 515 young, local officials across 46 states. A third of those elected officials are between 25 and 30, 10% are between the ages of 18 and 24, a third are women of color, and 11% are LGBTQ. Electing young diverse candidates compounds on itself. After transwoman Danica Roem was elected in 2017, many other trans people decided to run for office. Local and State Races Run for Something focuses on local and state elections because of their impact on people's daily lives. Members of state legislatures have...

2021-08-2632 min

Just Something About Her with Jennifer Palmieri Run For Something with "Battleground" Host Amanda LitmanAmanda Litman is the host of "Battleground," another podcast from The Recount, as well as the co-founder and co-executive director of Run For Something, an organization that helps recruit and support young diverse progressives to run for local and state offices. Amanda joins Jennifer on the show to talk about how young people are wildly under-represented in politics, despite their intimacy with some of the most American issues like childcare, home rental, and reproductive health; why there are no off years when you're trying to rebuild democracy; and what to make of the media coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris...

2021-08-0539 min

Impolitic with John Heilemann SNEAK PREVIEW: Elie Mystal on “Battleground with Amanda Litman and Faiz Shakir"In which Hell & High Water is pleased to introduce you to another podcast in the Recount family: Battleground with Amanda Litman and Faiz Shakir. Battleground episodes normally drop on Thursdays, but we're giving you a sneak preview of this week's edition, which features Elie Mystal – justice correspondent for The Nation and a frequent guest on MSNBC.If you're interested in the future of the Democratic Party — or American democracy — you're going to love Battleground. Amanda Litman is a co-founder and executive director of Run For Something, an organization that recruits young progressives to seek elective...

2021-06-1542 min

Run For Something Amanda Farías Is Who The Bronx Needs in City HallFirst, our very first voicemail!! Listen in as Amanda responds to a caller about the 1/6 commission and talks about how she gets her news. (Then leave a voicemail yourself at (833) 244-5382!) Then, a conversation with Amanda Farías, candidate for New York City Council in the Bronx. She ran in 2017, came up short, then kept fighting as she worked her way through the NY Democratic party leadership elections. She always knew she'd run for city council again, but when the incumbent who had beaten her said some egregiously homophobic things, she decided to jump back in the race sooner than she...

2021-06-0835 min

Run For Something From First-time Activist to First-time Candidate: Justan Fields for Allentown City CouncilJustan Parker Fields had never really been involved in politics before -- it had run in his family, sure, but he'd never been too engaged. But when the police shot and killed Philando Castile back in 2016, he decided to try and organize a protest in his hometown of Allentown, PA. Not too many people showed up. A few years later, when George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis, Justan tried again -- and this time, hundreds came out to show their support for Black lives. From there, Justan became one of the founders of Black Lives Matter Lehigh...

2021-05-0429 min

Run For Something The "Squad" of Sacramento - City Councilmembers Katie Valenzuela and Mai VangHousing activist Katie Valenzuela ran against an incumbent member of the Sacramento City Council and won, in spite of being outspent 3 to 1. A few months later, she was joined on the council by organizer Mai Vang, the first Asian American woman to join the body. The two have built a beautiful friendship and in just a few months, revolutionized politics in Sacramento. Listen in as they explain how they won, the "Squad" they've cultivated, and the kind of progress they've made. Produced by Dear Media.

2021-04-2743 min

Run For Something Following In The Footsteps of Barack Obama - IL State Sen. Robert PetersIL State Sen. Robert Peters was born to a mom with addiction problems and was then adopted by a social worker and a civil rights lawyer, who raised him in the politically-active Hyde Park area in Chicago. He had a tough childhood -- he was born deaf, had a speech impediment, and tended to get into trouble as a kid. In spite of deaths in his family, unemployment, and a little bit of aimlessness, Robert's grit and commitment to his community brought him home. Now, he's the state senator representing the neighborhood he grew up in -- following in...

2021-04-2051 min

Run For Something How To Talk to Trump Voters with Maine State Senator Chloe MaxminClimate activist Chloe Maxmin first ran for Maine state house in 2018 and won, becoming the first Democrat to ever represent her very rural very old community. (She was only 26 years old!) Then in 2020, she ran for Maine state senate and beat out the top-ranking leader of the Republican party. Listen in to find out how she did it, why rural America is not a lost cause for Democrats, how to talk to people you fundamentally disagree with, and what Maine politics is really like. To get regular updates, you can follow Chloe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChloeForSenate/

2021-04-1337 min

Run For Something Boston City Council Candidate Kendra Hicks Is a Rising StarKendra Hicks is an activist, an organizer, a mom of a son on the autism spectrum, and a possibly history-making candidate for Boston City Council. She's a rising star and win or lose, you're going to see her on the national scale in a big way in the next few years. Listen now to see why we're obsessed - then head to her website to help her campaign: www.hicksfordistrictsix.com Produced by Dear Media.

2021-04-0631 min

Run For Something Cleveland Can't Wait: Why Justin Bibb is Running for MayorWhen his mom told him he was never going to be the next LeBron James, Ohio native Justin Bibb was crushed -- until a chance encounter with a presidential campaign in a hotel lobby redirected his passion to politics. Now he's running for mayor of Cleveland, because his city can't wait for someone else to bring about change. We talk about his path to the campaign, the moments that inspired him to run now, what's surprised him most as a first-time candidate, and how you can help him win. Learn more at www.bibbforcle.com Produced by...

2021-03-3026 min

Run For Something How Denver School Board Director Tay Anderson Became the Youngest Elected Official in ColoradoFirst, Amanda talks through some new Run for Something research that shows local candidates really do have "reverse coattails." Then: A conversation with Tay Anderson, Denver School Board Director and the youngest elected official in Colorado, who ran and lost in 2017, but didn't let that stop him -- he ran again in 2019 and handily won, and has now been leading the work to make Denver schools safer, more equitable, and more welcoming. Listen in, then find him at @TayAndersonCo on any social media platform you like. Produced by Dear Media.

2021-03-2325 min

Battleground with Amanda Litman and Faiz Shakir 'The Hand Off' with new hosts Amanda Litman and Faiz ShakirDavid presides over his final episode as host of "Battleground" and hands over the reigns to our new hosts: Amanda Litman and Faiz Shakir.Amanda is the co-founder of and executive director of Run For Something, which recruits and supports young progressives who want to run for local office. In the past four years, they've helped approximately 500 of them win elections. She's also a seasoned Democratic campaign operative who worked on President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign, Charlie Crist's 2014 gubernatorial campaign, and Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.Faiz Shakir is one of the most experienced progressive strategists in...

2021-03-2229 min

Run For Something Marche' Johnson Lost By 6 Votes The First Time - That Won't Happen AgainWe don't often hear from Democrats running in Alabama - let's fix that! Meet Marche' Johnson, a veteran and single mom running for Montgomery City Council, ran for the first time in 2019 and lost by just six votes. Then the incumbent who beat her died in office -- often the only way space is made for new leaders, unfortunately -- and now she's fighting again in a wide open race. This time, she's not going to lose. Learn more at marcheonthemove.com Produced by Dear Media.

2021-03-1630 min

The Hot Dish Season 3 Episode 1: Rural Campaigns with J.D. Scholten, Amanda Litman, and Tessa GouldOne Country Project board member J.D. Scholten sits down with Run For Something executive director Amanda Litman and One Country Project executive director Tessa Gould to talk about running effective Democratic campaigns in rural America.

2021-03-1133 min

Run For Something Why NY state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi is Furious (And Unapologetic About It)NY state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi talks about her path to elected office, what Democrats got done over the last few years, and why she's so (righteously and appropriately) furious with NY Governor Andrew Cuomo. Tune in for some outrage, and follow her on Twitter at @Biaggi4NY Produced by Dear Media.

2021-03-0942 min

Run For Something Nida Allam Was The First Muslim Woman Elected in North Carolina - She Won't Be The LastA conversation with Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam on her journey into elected office, which began when an anti-Muslim shooter killed her best friend and two others. We talk about her role on the Durham County Commission and how she built her campaign, and Nida speaks candidly about the great joy she took in campaigning as a Muslim woman, as well as the threats she endured. She promises: She may be the first, but she's not the last. Learn more at https://www.nidaallam.com/. Produced by Dear Media.

2021-03-0230 min

Run For Something Meet Gabriella Cázares-Kelly, the First Indigenous Woman Elected in Pima County, ArizonaGabriella Cázares-Kelly got her start as an organizer and educator, struggling to get Indigenous communities registered to vote. Learn more about how that experience shaped her journey to becoming the Pima County Recorder, who manages (among other things), the voter registration process, how far her family has come in just three generations, and the burden and privilege of being the first to represent her community in elected office. Produced by Dear Media.

2021-02-2330 min

Run For Something Salt Lake City School Board Member Joél-Léhi Organista on Bringing Your Full Self to Every Room You're InFirst, an explanation on impeachment, and why most Republican elected officials are morally bankrupt. Then: A conversation with Joél-Léhi Organista, a member of the Salt Lake City school board. Joél-Léhi is an activist, an educator, an immigrant, and so much more -- we talk about his path to elected office and how to be his most authentic self in leadership. Learn more at http://jloschoolboard.com/ Producer by Dear Media.

2021-02-1633 min

Run For Something A Day in the Life of Kerri-Ann Nesbeth, Candidate for Miramar City CouncilFirst, a little rant about the gerontocracy. (Sorry if it makes you mad!) Then: A conversation with Kerri-Ann Nesbeth, candidate for Miramar City Council down in South Florida. She explains why she ran, what a day in the life looks like for her right now balancing her full-time job and her full-time campaign, the racism and sexism she's encountered, and why it's all worth it. You can volunteer for Kerri-Ann at http://www.mobilize.us/miramar and donate to her campaign at https://www.kerriannnesbeth.com/. Produced by Dear Media.

2021-02-0930 min

American Fever Dream Afternoon Tea With Amanda LitmanOn the second installment of Afternoon Tea, Sami Sage is joined by Amanda Litman, author and co-founder of Run for Something, for another dose of political therapy. They begin with an explanation of how Amanda started helping normal people run for office and do a mini role-play to demonstrate how you might convince someone it’s worth taking a chance on themselves and run for elected office. They also talk about the biggest barriers to transitioning into a life in office (yeah, you still gotta pay your bills) and how someone might go about fundraising at a local level. Am...

2021-02-0536 min

Run For Something Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit on What Progressive Criminal Justice Looks LikeFirst, a quick rant on why Democrats have to govern like winners. Then, and more importantly: A conversation with Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit on what district attorneys do, how he won his Michigan community over, whether or not his job is anything like what we see on The Good Wife, and the direct impact his work is already having as he's radically transformed his county's criminal justice system in just a few weeks. Learn more at eli2020.com Produced by Dear Media.

2021-02-0236 min

The Climate Pod Why Climate Needs You To Run For Office (w/ Run For Something's Amanda Litman)This week, Amanda Litman, executive director of Run For Something, joins the show to talk about why running for local office matters greatly to climate issues and how you can get involved now. We discuss the importance of electoral politics in climate action and what the new generation of activists might mean for the movement. Co-hosts Ty Benefiel and Brock Benefiel also discuss how democracy and climate action are inextricably linked. Subscribe to our new Substack newsletter "The Climate Weekly": https://theclimateweekly.substack.com/ As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email...

2021-01-271h 05

Run For Something NY State Sen. Zellnor Myrie on What Government Can Actually DoNY State Sen. Zellnor Myrie from Brooklyn explains his path to the state senate to take on an incumbent who outspent him 3 to 1 and what he and the Democratic majority in NY have actually done to make lives better for people. We also discuss his experience being pepper sprayed at the Black Lives Matter protests over the summer, what it's been like to balance the priorities of the last year as he represents one of the districts that's been most ravaged by COVID, and the healthy tension between activists and institutions. Produced by Dear Media.

2021-01-2640 min

Generation Elect Interview with Amanda LitmanHenry interviews Amanda Litman, founder of Run for Something, the largest progressive candidate recruitment network in the nation, urging young, diverse adults to run for office and get more involved with local politics. They talk about the importance of down-ballot races, how to convince people who have reservations but interest in politics to go and get involved, ideological differences on how to win in the Democratic Party, and advice for young people on how to get more involved.

2021-01-2029 min

Run For Something How to Celebrate National Run for Office Day!Today, January 19th, 2021, is National Run for Office Day! Amanda and Run for Something co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto talk through what that means and why you should run for office. Plus: What they're hopeful for out of a Biden administration, what accountability for the Republican party looks like, and more. To learn more about the holiday, go to runforofficeday.com. Produced by Dear Media.

2021-01-1930 min

Run For Something On Georgia & the coup - plus, meet Alex Lee, the first Gen-Z legislator in CaliforniaA quick rundown of the last week in politics: The victories in Georgia, the coup on D.C., and how it all relates to our focus on local politics. Then, an interview with Alex Lee, the first openly bisexual, first gen-Z and youngest member of the CA state assembly. We talk about his experience running for office as a 24 year old living at home and working in the gig economy, why housing and public transit are such big priorities for him, and how he balances governing with watching Spongebob cartoons during his breaks. If you ha...

2021-01-1236 min

Run For Something Sen. Megan Hunt: The Nebraska Progressive Who Won't Ever Stop FightingMeet Senator Megan Hunt, a progressive member of the single-body non-partisan Nebraska state legislature. (Yes, there really are progressives in Nebraska!) She's a single mom, a small business owner, the first openly LGBTQ state legislator in the chamber, and unapologetic about doing what she can to fight for her values, even when it's an uphill climb. We need more people like Megan in office. Follow her on social media at @NebraskaMegan. Produced by Dear Media.

2021-01-0543 min

Run For Something Michigan Reps. Mari Manoogian and Kyra Bolden On How To Mix Friendship and PoliticsIn our last episode before the holidays, Amanda talks with Michigan state Reps. Mari Manoogian and Kyra Bolden about friendship, legislating, how they're treated as young women in the state capitol, and how they're surviving this tough year in politics. They're joyful -- you're going to love the conversation. Produced by Dear Media.

2020-12-1545 min

The Practivist Pod Tag You're It with Amanda LitmanJoining us today is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Run For Something, Amanda Litman. If you haven’t heard yet, "We are the change we seek", and "Down ballot races are where it’s at!" We talk about how Run for Something is recruiting and training our next generations of leaders. Spoiler alert… that’s YOU! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2020-12-0941 min

Run For Something The Trailblazers: A Conversation with Del. Danica Roem, Rep. Brianna Titone, and Sen. Sarah McBrideIn 2017, Virginia Del. Danica Roem flipped a seat red to blue and became the first trans state legislator in the country. Her campaign inspired Brianna Titone to run and flip a state house seat in Colorado in 2018. They both helped Sarah McBride run in Delaware and become the first trans state senator in America earlier this year. Each one is interesting enough to be an episode in her own right -- together, we had a beautiful and moving discussion on what it means to make history. Produced by Dear Media.

2020-12-0859 min

Run For Something What Winning Feels Like with Los Angeles City Councilmember-elect Nithya Raman (Plus: A Candidate Update!)First, Amanda checks in with Dr. Ravi Grivois-Shah from an earlier episode, to find out how his election went (spoiler: he won!), how he's feeling, and what comes next for school boards like his. Then, she talks with Nithya Raman, a progressive who beat an incumbent for a seat on the Los Angeles City Council in a grassroots underdog victory. Nithya's campaign was built to make a difference, win or lose -- find out how she took on the California Democratic machine, got people to pay attention to local politics, and is setting up to lead LA moving forward.

2020-12-0139 min

Run For Something Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta's Unusual Journey to the PA State HouseRep. Malcolm Kenyatta has been lauded as the future of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania -- but his journey there has been a wild ride, with twists and turns along the way. He had never seen a gay Black man in the state capitol before, and didn't know campaigns like his were possible. Now his leadership is breaking new ground for those who come next. His story will inspire you. Help him out at malcolmforpa.com. Produced by Dear Media

2020-11-2446 min

Run For Something Rep. Anna Eskamani Explains Where Florida Democrats Go From HereFlorida state Rep. Anna Eskamani flipped her seat outside Orlando red to blue in 2018, then easily held it in 2020. In between, she and her team personally helped 30,000 Floridians deal with unemployment, fought for renters, got hundreds of millions of dollars in arts funding, and showed that a bold progressive can govern with Republicans without compromising her values. We talk about what she's accomplished, why too many Florida Democrats lost, and where the party goes from here. (Plus: Whether or not she's running for governor... stay tuned!) Learn more at AnnaForFlorida.com. Produced by Dear Media

2020-11-1736 min

Run For Something Joy Is Not a Crumb - Celebrate the Election, Then Celebrate Good Governing with Judge Lina Hidalgo Amanda gives some updates on the candidates you've met on the show, and explains why it's okay (and in fact, encouraged!) to feel joy post-Election Day, even with some tough losses. Then: An interview with Judge Lina Hidalgo, Harris County executive, on what it's like to be underestimated, how her wonky budgeting change will make life better for millions of Texans, and what it feels to be a young woman in charge of the third biggest county in America. Produced by Dear Media.

2020-11-1036 min

Run For Something It's Election Day. What Comes Next?Amanda and Run for Something co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto shoot the shit on how they're feeling, how they cope, and what needs to happen for this work to be sustainable. Then they lay out 11 principles the Democratic Party needs to embrace moving forward and answer a few rapid fire questions from listeners. If you haven't voted yet, check iwillvote.com to confirm your polling place. Produced by Dear Media.

2020-11-0349 min

Run For Something How 21-year old Chokwe Pitchford is Going to Flip a Michigan State HouseChokwe Pitchford is running to flip a much-needed Michigan state house seat and give Democrats the majority in the chamber. In this interview, we talk through his story, the moment he decided to run, how he deals with imposter syndrome, and as a treat, he gives us the director's commentary on the ads he wrote, produced, directed, and even points out a little easter egg you might not have noticed if you watched them. You can learn more about Chokwe at https://www.chokwefor79th.org/. Produced by Dear Media.

2020-10-2731 min $Let\'s Get Dressed$

Let's Get Dressed Amanda Litman: Run for SomethingAmanda Litman is the co-founder and executive director of Run for Something, an organization that supports and provides tools necessary for young, progressive Americans to launch local campaigns of their own. Since its founding in 2017, Run for Something has recruited 60,000 people to run for local office across the country, endorsed nearly 1,000 candidates, and has seen the successful election of 304 of these, 54% of whom are women, 47% people of color, and 18% LGBTQ. Prior to launching Run for Something, she was the email director (no, not those emails) for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, deputy email director for Organizing for Action, and an...

2020-10-2642 min

Run For Something How Kim Jackson Balances Faith and Politics In Her Fight for JusticeKim Jackson is an Episcopal priest born in the south, a queer Black woman married to a Muslim scholar, and after November, she'll be one of the first openly LGBT members of the Georgia state senate. We talked about how she felt called to serve -- in faith and in politics -- and the tension between the two, her beautiful marriage, the way her campaign helped fix her broken family, and her vision for Georgia. Warning: This interview will make you cry. Produced by Dear Media.

2020-10-2048 min

Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not Sorry Bringing Democracy to the People: Amanda Litman and Kat CalvinThis episode features two amazing women doing hugely important things for our democracy. Our first guest is Amanda Litman. Amanda is the co-founder and executive director of Run for Something, an organization supporting young candidates running in state and local elections. Later in the program, we hear from Kat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread the Vote, a non-profit dedicated to clearing obstacles that keep poor people from getting the IDs needed to vote. Have you made your voting plan? Have you voted yet? It's not too late, and your democracy needs you. Visit IWillVote.com...

2020-10-1956 min

Run For Something How Tennessee Candidate Gabby Salinas Beat Cancer and Overcame Loss - And Still Stays HopefulGabby Salinas came to the United States from Bolivia when she was diagnosed with cancer as a child. The Memphis community took her family in and cared for her -- and then showed itself to be even more welcoming when Gabby's father and sister died in a car crash that also paralyzed her pregnant mother. A few years later, Gabby was diagnosed with a new type of cancer, which came back again just before she went off to college. Gabby kept fighting, became a scientist, a candidate for state legislature in Tennessee, and a fierce advocate for the kind...

2020-10-1340 min

Never Been Asked With Maxie McCoy Amanda Litman On Why You Should Run for OfficeYou may remember where you were last election eve. After two years working 24/7 on Hillary Clinton's campaign, Amanda Litman was at the Javits Center ready to celebrate. Spoiler: she didn't. She shares how she channeled the fallout from that into building a movement that's inspired thousands to run for office, changing our v broken system at the local level on up. This episode comes with a caveat: You will watch and feel called to action. We warned you.Show Notes:In this episode, Amanda mentions:Her awesome org Run for Something (visit... and...

2020-10-0757 min

Run For Something How Brittney Rodas Turned Her Grief into ActionBrittney Rodas grew up working poor in the Poconos -- her dad was a veteran, an alcoholic, and struggled with mental health issues. He was denied Medicaid because his income from Social Security was $7 over the limit. Shortly after he died, Brittney decided to run for office -- now the 25 year old mom of two is working her ass off to flip a must-win seat in the PA state house. Learn her story, then help her campaign: volunteer at mobilize.us/rodasforpa Produced by Dear Media.

2020-10-0637 min

Run For Something How Three Young Progressives are Changing Wisconsin for the BetterWe talk with Madison City Councilmember Max Prestigiacomo, Democratic nominee for WI State Assembly Francesca Hong, and activist Nada Elmikashfi about the protest movement in Wisconsin over the summer, what it means to be a politician, and how they reconcile the tension between fighting on the inside and fighting on the inside. It's a heavy conversation, but also a hopeful one. Go to directory.runforsomething.net to find more candidates like them. Produced by Dear Media.

2020-09-2943 min

Run For Something Why You Should Care About School BoardsDr. Ravi Grivois-Shah is running for Tucson Unified School District board -- he's a doctor, a son of immigrants, and along with his husband, a father to two kids himself. (You may hear them on the episode!) School boards are the most important races we never talk about -- listen in to learn why. You can learn more about Dr. Ravi at https://drravifortusd.com/. Produced by Dear Media.

2020-09-2237 min

Run For Something Flipping Texas Blue Starts (and Ends) With The State HouseDemocrats need to flip just 9 seats in the Texas state house in order to win sustainable power for a decade (or more.) Meet Rep. Erin Zwiener, one of the most vulnerable incumbent state reps and hear how she flipped a seat while balancing a nauseating pregnancy. Then meet Akilah "Brass Balls" Bacy, who's trying to win a seat Democrats lost by just 47 votes last cycle. Learn more at erinforyall.com or akilahbacy.com! Produced by Dear Media.

2020-09-151h 06

Run For Something Meet Jennifer Carroll Foy, Who Could Be The First Black Woman Governor in AmericaDel. Jennifer Carroll Foy has been told "no" her entire life. She didn't let that stop her from being one of the first women to graduate from VMI, from flipping a state legislative seat after giving birth to preemie twins, and from running to be the first Black woman governor in America. Learn more at www.jennifercarrollfoy.org Produced by Dear Media.

2020-09-0840 min

Run For Something Bethany Hallam's Journey From Opioid Addict to Powerful PoliticianWhen Bethany Hallam was a junior in high school, she tore her ACLs, and ended up addicted to opioids, kicking off a decade of pills, heroin, homelessness, and jail time. Just a few years later, she's one of the most powerful members of Allegheny County Council in Pennsylvania. Find out how - then learn more at www.bethanyhallam.com Produced by Dear Media.

2020-09-0839 min

Run For Something Run For Something - Launching September 8th!Check out Run For Something: The Podcast, hosted by Amanda Litman - launching September 8th on Dear Media. Subscribe now so you don't miss the premiere episodes!

2020-09-0102 min

Run For Something Sneak Peek of Run For Something - The Podcast!Check out Run For Something: The Podcast hosted by Amanda Litman - coming soon to Dear Media. Produced by Dear Media.

2020-08-2700 min

Clusterf*cked Episode 14 - Amanda Litman, Executive Director of Run For SomethingAmanda Litman is the Executive Director of Run For Something, which recruits and supports young progressives running for office at all levels across the U.S. Roger and Amanda discuss how she went from being Hillary Clinton's email Director (not those emails!) to launching Run For Something the day after Trump's inauguration; how the organization finds candidates and decides which ones to endorse; successful candidates they have backed in red states, and more.

2020-05-2726 min

Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Social Justice and How We Get Free Talking with Run For Something Co-Founder Amanda LitmanAmanda Litman Season 2 Episode 18 In this conversation Run For Something co-founder Amanda Litman (if she looks familiar you may have seen her on tv) and I talk about the importance of those local races that most of us often don't think about. Amanda also shares her point of view on the whole “lesser of two evils” argument. We also talk about why you might be someone who should consider running for something and how her amazing organization helps young, progressive candidates. Even if that doesn't describe you, I'm definitely not under 40, Amanda gives us gu...

2020-03-1633 min

Flux Podcasts (Formerly Theory of Change)Amanda Litman, Executive Director of "Run For Something" discusses the importance of down ballot racesAmanda LitmanOn this episode, I have a conversation with Amanda Litman, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Run For Something, an organization dedicated to supporting and recruiting young progressives who want to run for office. Amanda discusses the importance of supporting down ballot races, what listeners can do to help Democrats regain legislative power, and the state of the 2020 primary race.Episode ResourcesSupport RUN FOR SOMETHINGWant to find out what office you can run for? Check here:Get help launching your campaign from RUN...

2020-02-0321 min

The Electorette Podcast Amanda Litman, Executive Director of "Run For Something" discusses the importance of down ballot racesAmanda LitmanOn this episode, I have a conversation with Amanda Litman, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Run For Something, an organization dedicated to supporting and recruiting young progressives who want to run for office. Amanda discusses the importance of supporting down ballot races, what listeners can do to help Democrats regain legislative power, and the state of the 2020 primary race.Episode ResourcesSupport RUN FOR SOMETHINGWant to find out what office you can run for? Check here:Get help launching your campaign from RUN...

2020-02-0321 min

Mass for Shut-ins: The Gin and Tacos Podcast 018 - Amanda Litman of Run for Something / Why You Can't See Out of Your CarStory: Today's new cars are crammed full of tech to compensate for unusually poor rear and blind spot visibility. They've also gotten much heavier since 2000 - and more dangerous to for pedestrians. All of these are unintended consequences of regulatory changes in the auto industry after the Firestone Tires / SUV rollover debacle of the late 90s. I tie all those threads together for you. Guest: Amanda Litman (@amandalitman) co-founder of Run for Something. We talk about how people like you are running for (and winning) elected office, and why that's so important right now. I ask rhetorical q...

2019-07-1238 min

The Hardy Report Co-Founder of Run For Something Amanda Litman on why young, diverse progressives should run for officeCo-Founder of Run For Something Amanda Litman on why young, diverse and progressive candidates should run for office, the importance of fielding candidates in down ballot races, the first thing you should think about before running for office, the challenges candidates face and how gerrymandering and the census are affecting elections. The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehardyreport/support

2019-05-1924 min