Brian Bengs, South Dakota Independent

Andre Easton, Independent Socialist for NY-15

This week we’re joined by Andre Easton, an independent Socialist running for Congress in the NY-15. We talk about his background as a teacher, his policy priorities, what it means to be a Socialist, why interest in Socialism seems to be growing in America, books, fatherhood, and more.

Austin Ahlman, Independent for NE-1

For this week, our guest is Austin Ahlman, an independent running for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. In this conversation, we discuss a bit about Austin's background, why he's running as an independent, anti-monoply being part of his platform, why monopolies are a problem and what he proposes America do about them, rural attitudes towards Big Tech and datacenters, having policy positions that may surprise people, campaigning as an independent, news media, book recommendations, and more!

Ann Marie Danimus, Independent WA-5

In this episode, we talk with Ann Marie Danimus, an independent running for Washington’s 5th congressional district. We discuss her background, why she’s running as an independent, policy priorities, issues specific to the WA-5, running against 11 opponents in Washington’s top 2 primary system, life outside of politics, and, of course, book recommendations.

Brian Bengs, South Dakota Independent

For this episode, we head to South Dakota to speak with independent senate candidate Brian Bengs. We talk Brian's background, how he's returning to his independent roots after a detour as a Democrat, "The Code of the West", why anti-corruption and anti-big money are major themes of his campaign, what issue Brian has shifted on over time, the biggest issue facing South Dakota that gets overlooked nationnally, Brian's experience gathering voter signatures in sub-zero tempratures, what he learned from voters while on his signature drive, political leaders he looks up to, and, of course, book recommendations!

Ken Estes Jr., Farmer and Independent Congressional Candidate

This week, we’re joined by farmer and independent candidate for New York’s 24th Congressional District Ken Estes Jr. We talk farming, what Washington DC can learn from farm life, what’s one thing DC could do to help rural America, Ken’s “four pillars”, what a World Cafe is and why his campaign holds them, learning from voters, book recommendations, and more!