Organizing to Victory

Criminal Justice Reform (with Janet Buford-Johnson)

Lee Perry sits down with Janet Buford-Johnson, a grassroots candidate running for the Florida House of Representatives in District 41. Janet shares her 32-year journey from the hospitality and food industry, to facing unimaginable personal tragedies. She opens up about loss, survival, and the fight for justice for her son. She also talks about how Hurricane Ian completely destroyed her home, stripped away a lifetime of irreplaceable memories, and has left her locked in a battle with insurance companies to rebuild what was lost. Learn more at https://janetforoffice.com

Fire Randy Fine! (with Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera)

Lee Perry sits down with Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera, a grassroots Democrat challenging Randy Fine for Florida's 6th Congressional District. Born and raised in New York City and now a Lake County homeowner, Ronnie brings the perspective of a former EMT, law enforcement officer, husband, and father of five to a race the national party has all but written off. In this conversation, Ronnie shares the moment that pushed him to run, what it's like to lose your home to back-to-back hurricanes and fight FEMA and your insurance company for years, and why the DNC told him Florida wasn't worth the investment. He and Lee dig into the issues hitting families in District 6 hardest: skyrocketing property insurance, unaffordable healthcare, underpaid teachers and nurses, gerrymandered maps, and a state government that keeps choosing billionaires and Alligator Alcatraz over working people. Ronnie talks about getting money out of politics, refusing corporate and AIPAC dollars, supporting term limits, expanding the Supreme Court, and why he believes the path to flipping Florida runs through honest conversations with Republicans and independents. He also opens up about raising five kids in a country that feels less safe for them every day, and how his family keeps him grounded through it all. Learn more or get involved at ron4congress.com or firerandyfine.com.

Challenging the Status Quo (with Eric Yonce)

We sit down with our first-ever congressional candidate guest: Eric Yonce. Eric is running for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, a diverse area spanning from Daytona and Palm Coast to the Ocala National Forest. Eric isn't your typical career politician. With over 20 years in retail management, Eric brings a "worker-first" perspective to a race currently dominated by the divisive rhetoric of incumbent Randy Fine. In this wide-ranging conversation, Lee and Eric dive deep into: - How a local land swap in St. Augustine and the "Trump effect" on political discourse forced Eric to move from the sidelines to the ballot. - The urgent need for infrastructure that respects Florida’s unique environment and protects the state's dwindling aquifer. - Why Eric supports banning congressional stock trading and overturning Citizens United to return power to everyday Floridians. And much more! Join us as we explore what it means to organize for a Florida that prioritizes people over developers. Learn more about the campaign: yonceforcongress.com Get involved with the movement: organizingtovictory.com

Inspired to Do Something (with Lindsay Snyder)

Lee Perry sits down with Lindsay Synder, the newly elected chair of the Orange County Democratic Progressive Caucus to discuss the distance between winning elections and saving lives. Lindsay shares her raw, personal journey through homelessness and arrest, explaining how those unfortunate events fueled her mission to provide mutual aid where the system failed. We explore why the future of the Democratic party is found in the community.

Advocating for Disability Rights with JJ Holmes

Lee Perry interviews JJ Holmes, a Central Floridian of the Year and a fearless force in the fight for disability rights. In this episode, JJ shares his incredible journey from a teenager who refused to be silent in the face of bullying, to a dedicated activist holding legislators accountable in Tallahassee.JJ recounts his viral moment standing up to Donald Trump at a rally and explains why, even as a teenager, he felt a personal responsibility to confront bullies. Amidst the high-stakes world of political advocacy, JJ discusses how he stays replenished and resilient through his love for musicals and his commitment to authentic, joyful living.