Kansas Helen Podcast

Cole Epley - KS 4th Congressional District - Grassroots Campaign Reality Check

Cole Epley is running for Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the August 4th Democratic Primary. Learn more about Cole Epley here: https://www.epleyforcongress.com/ This section focuses on what a grassroots progressive campaign looks like in practice. Helen and Epley discuss door knocking, talking directly with voters, the difference between corporate PACs and good-faith PACs such as unions or issue-based groups, and the basic costs of campaign materials like yard signs and shirts. Epley talks about the campaign being very in-house, while the conversation also connects his foster care background with other Kansas candidates focused on child welfare. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about the Kansas’ 4th Congressional District Democratic primary here: You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. #Kansas #2026elections #2026Primary #Congress #Vote Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe [https://kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Cole Epley - KS 4th Congressional District - Why Universal Healthcare is Personal

Cole Epley is running for Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the August 4th Democratic Primary. Learn more about Cole Epley here: https://www.epleyforcongress.com/ Epley shares a personal story about his father losing insurance for several months after retiring from the Army Reserve and later dying of a heart attack after struggling to get care. He describes the issue as personal and connects it to his lack of sympathy for insurance corporations. The conversation also includes his fiancée’s ICU work, families facing large medical bills, and the broader anger both he and Helen express about profit-driven healthcare. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about the Kansas’ 4th Congressional District Democratic primary here: You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. #Kansas #2026elections #2026Primary #Congress #Vote Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe [https://kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Cole Epley - KS 4th Congressional District - Primary Strategy Volunteers vs Money

Cole Epley is running for Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the August 4th Democratic Primary. Learn more about Cole Epley here: https://www.epleyforcongress.com/ Epley discusses why the primary feels more uncertain than the general election and how he thinks candidates can distinguish themselves without personal attacks. He argues that past campaigns have relied too heavily on money and moderation, while his approach is to organize and mobilize volunteers. He talks about having a smaller fundraising total, a volunteer list, the importance of canvassing and VoteBuilder, and his ability to work full time on the campaign with support from his partner. The section ends with a discussion of healthcare messaging and why he rejects simply saying healthcare should be made “more affordable.” See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about the Kansas’ 4th Congressional District Democratic primary here: You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. #Kansas #2026elections #2026Primary #Congress #Vote Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe [https://kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Cole Epley - KS 4th Congressional District - Top Priorities Healthcare and Immigration

Cole Epley is running for Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the August 4th Democratic Primary. Learn more about Cole Epley here: https://www.epleyforcongress.com/ [https://www.epleyforcongress.com/] Epley names universal healthcare, immigration reform with abolishing ICE, and higher taxes on billionaires and large corporations as his main priorities. He connects healthcare to reducing costs for Americans, discusses shifting immigration spending toward processing and citizenship work, and says increased taxes on extreme wealth could help build future social programs. The section also includes discussion of the pressure and scrutiny of serving in Congress, Kansas roots, and his background in music and the Army Reserve. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about the Kansas’ 4th Congressional District Democratic primary here: You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. #Kansas #2026elections #2026Primary #Congress #Vote Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe [https://kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Cole Epley - KS 4th Congressional District - Why Congress Not Statehouse

Cole Epley is running for Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the August 4th Democratic Primary. Learn more about Cole Epley here: https://www.epleyforcongress.com/ Epley explains that he did not pursue a statehouse race because he feels he already has strong Democratic representation at the state level. The conversation shifts to why he is running federally, the difficulty of watching national politics, the power differences between local, state, and federal work, and the history of the district’s representation. He also discusses his Army Reserve background, how candidates use military experience, and says he does not want to focus on Defense Department committee work beyond addressing harmful contracts and the revolving door. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about the Kansas’ 4th Congressional District Democratic primary here: You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. #Kansas #2026elections #2026Primary #Congress #Vote Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe [https://kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]