Tune into this special bonus episode where Joe is a guest on the Power and Flour podcast with Seth Masket and John Hagner. In this episode, John, Seth, and Joe discuss the skills and training of the current presidential and vice presidential candidates. They breakdown how much does candidate skill actually matter and how the candidates are doing this election. Additionally, Seth, John, and Joe have a passionate discussion of pie crust and biscuits. Check out the Power and Flour podcast in the show notes!

We're back! Tune into this special bonus episode for a deep dive into the importance of data analytics, testing, and program evaluation for any campaign. In this episode, Joe is joined by the Executive Director at the Analyst Institute, Christina Coloroso. Christina and Joe discuss common misconceptions around data and testing, the importance of innovation, and how the Analyst Institute is making testing easier and more accessible. They also dive into the future of the Analyst Institute and how they are thinking about and using AI, and other tools, in this field.

That's a wrap for season 4 and our 7 questions series! Tune in to hear Joe and Martín's highlights and takeaways from our 2024 seasons. They discuss what they learned from our topics and guests this season and new insights on movement building and other realms in the progressive space. Stay tuned because we'll be back later this year with special episodes! Thank you to our amazing guests - Heather Booth, Gregory Allan Datu Cendena, Brandon Graham, Maria Urbina, Casey Donahue, Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Glenn Hurowitz, Matt Singer, Jakada Imani, Christina Harvey, Aishatu Yusuf, Elliot Imse, Vanessa Gonzalez, Cedric Lawson, Brandon Wolf, Katherine Miller, Hal Malchow, Susan Markham, Daniel Hernández Jr., Dave Fleischer, Katie Belanger, Todd Rogers, Keith Gaby, David Pepper, Joe Sangirardi, Seth Masket, Brian Johnson, Zvi Band, Sasha Issenberg, and Dana Milbank.

This week, we are republishing our interview with Dana Milbank. Dana Milbank is an op-ed columnist for The Washington Post. In addition to writing for The Washington Post, Dana provides political commentary for multiple TV outlets and has authored three books on politics. In his most recent book, “The Destructionists: The 25-Year Crackup of the Republican Party,” he analyzes Republican efforts to hold on to political power by any means necessary. In this interview, Joe and Dana discuss the process of writing "The Destructionists" and where they believe the responsibility lies to prevent and stop harmful tactics used by the Republican party from continuing to happen in the future.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Sasha Issenberg. Sasha is a journalist and author. Throughout his career, he has written for Slate, Bloomberg Politics, the Boston Globe, and Business Week. Sasha has written five books, including his most recent book, Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook For Winning Elections In the Disinformation Age. In this episode, Joe and Sasha talk about his recent article on Hal Malchow and his mentorship. They also discuss the role journalists play in the fight against misinformation and the path to return to less polarization in politics in the future.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Zvi Band. Zvi is a founder, software developer, coach and author who is dedicated to creating more human connection in the world. Currently, Zvi is building out Relatable, a CRM that helps professionals maintain relationships, BeMoreRelatable, a cohort-based coaching program, and The Sphere, a weekly newsletter that discusses building and maintaining a strong network. In this episode, Joe and Zvi unpack the importance of networking and building and maintaining relationships. They also offer tips for overcoming the fear of reaching out and provide their recommendations for the best breakfast burrito.

In this episode, Martín is joined by Brian Johnson. Brian is the CEO of Equality Illinois and has been fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights since 2016. He has a history of leadership in nonprofits, including as Executive Director of Teach For America in Los Angeles, and has fostered educational excellence and diversity in public schools. Drawing from his extensive social justice and LGBTQ+ advocacy experience, his new book, "The Work is the Work" is a testament to the ongoing fight for justice across realms like environmentalism, anti-racism, and community empowerment, which was inspired by his daughter and the next generation of change makers. In this episode, Martín and Brian discuss the importance of community support in advocacy endeavors and tips on how to approach building and sustaining effective partnerships with stakeholders, policymakers, and community members to advance the goals of equity and justice.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Seth Masket. Seth is a political scientist, professor, and author. Seth has written multiple books, including No Middle Ground, which explores how the United States has shifted toward candidates that represent ideological extremes, The Inevitable Party, which examines different attempts to change the current party system and why they failed, and Learning From Loss, a book that walks readers through the Democratic party’s response to the 2016 election up to 2020. Joe and Seth discuss Seth's new book The Elephant in the Room, which he expects to publish in 2025 and advice for democratic candidates to follow as they enter this election season.

In this episode, Martín is joined by activist Joe Sangirardi. Joe is a LGBTQ+ activist and professional nonprofit and political fundraiser. Previously, Joe served as a Director of Leadership Giving at Human Rights Campaign and was the Director of Development at the LGBTQ Victory Fund. Currently, Joe serves as the Development Director for California YIMBY, California’s state-wide housing policy reform and advocacy organization. In this episode, Joe and Martín how discuss community engagement contributes to effective advocacy and change and tips for fundraising and development.

In this episode, Joe is joined by David Pepper. David is a lawyer, writer, political activist, former elected official, and adjunct professor. He served as the Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party between 2015 and 2021. As a lawyer, he engaged in extensive litigation regarding important issues in Ohio including voter suppression and unjust election laws. David has published four novels that bridge real-world politics and fiction. He just released “A Simple Choice,” which is a thriller that contains striking parallels to American politics. David continues to advocate for the people of Ohio while simultaneously writing and teaching law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. In this episode, Joe and David discuss the process of writing a book and how David's different roles have impacted how he views political advocacy and strategy.

In this episode, Martín is joined by Keith Gaby. Keith has over 30 years of experience as a political communications and public affairs specialist. Throughout these years Keith has worked on two presidential campaigns, as well as being appointed to the position of Director of Intergovernmental Affairs before working as a speechwriter for the Office of the Secretary of Defence. He has also directed two films, "The Quality of Light" and "The Bigger Hammer." In his current role, Keith serves as the Vice President of Public Affairs for the Environmental Defense Fund. In this interview, Martín and Keith discuss how to use storytelling in political communications and tips for how groups can better communicate the impact that their organization makes.

This week, Joe is joined by Todd Rogers. Todd is a Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and is a behavioral scientist who has done research on increasing communication skills between families, educators and students, employees, consumers, and voters. Todd is the co-author of the new book Writing for Busy Readers, which is a practical guide for writing more effectively and practically to increase communication skills. Joe and Todd discuss how the political climate has affected voters' attention span and willingness to listen, tips for program evaluation, and their favorite GOTV tactics for 2024.

In this episode, Martín is joined by Katie Belanger. Katie has over 20 years of experience in social justice and political work. Throughout these years, she has worked with nonprofits and for profit organizations, boards and staff teams, and coalitions and campaigns to align around a shared mission, build robust implementation plans, engage and develop leaders, and deliver real success to the communities they serve. Martín and Katie discuss qualities that make a successful leader in the realm of social justice and political work and how to nurture leadership within organizations and communities.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Dave Fleischer. Dave is the founder and former director of the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Leadership LAB and the creator of the pioneering outreach approach called deep canvassing. He has politically organized all over the country and advocated for LGBTQ+ rights for decades. Dave and Joe discuss Dave's career path, his new Substack, and deep canvassing's empirically proven ability to change hearts and minds.

In this episode, Martín is joined by Daniel Hernández Jr. Daniel is a first-generation college student who interned for then-Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and was the first to administer first aid to her on the day of the tragic attack on her life. Inspired by Congresswoman Giffords' commitment to public service, he went on to be elected to his local school board and became the youngest school board president in the district's history. Starting in 2017, Daniel served in the Arizona State House as one of the youngest members ever elected. In his current role, he serves as the Associate Executive Director at Stand for Children in Arizona. In this episode, Martín and Daniel discuss his career path, commitment to public service, and how to advocate for yourself in office as a young elected official.

In this episode, Martín is joined by Susan Markham. Susan is a partner and co-founder of Smash Strategies. Previously, she served as Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), director of Women's Political Participation at the National Democratic Institute (NDI), and a senior strategist here at the Campaign Workshop. Martín and Susan discuss her journey into becoming a passionate advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment. They also preview her new book "Feminist Foreign Policy in Theory and in Practice."

In this episode, Joe is joined by Hal Malchow. Hal is a seasoned political consultant and writer with a successful career in politics. He has been recognized for his revolutionary work with the Sisk Award in 2005 for reshaping the marketing industry and his induction into the American Association of Political Consultants Hall of Fame in 2016. His work is also chronicled in Sasha Issenberg’s book The Victory Lab, The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns, and he has written political strategy, political fiction, political thriller, and young adult fantasy novels. In this episode, Joe asks Hal questions about his career and experiences. They talk about how to improve the ineffectiveness of political advertising and advice for folks interested in going into politics and advocacy work. 

In this episode, Joe is joined by Katherine Miller. Katherine is a trainer, strategist, and advocate who previously served as the VP of Impact at the James Beard Foundation where she worked with leaders in the food system to create innovative programs to help address gender equity, sustainability, food waste, and child nutrition. She recently published her book "At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy," which offers a framework to help people become more effective communicators and policy advocates. In this interview, Joe asks Katherine questions about her experience, advocacy, book, and career path. The discuss tips for making a change in communities and the process of writing a book on advocacy.

In this episode, Martín is joined by Brandon Wolf. Brandon is a nationally-recognized gun safety and LGBTQ civil rights advocate and dynamic public speaker. He is a survivor of the 2016 shooting at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub. After losing two of his best friends that night, Brandon set out to honor their and the other 47 victims’ legacies with action. In this interview, Martín asks Brandon questions about his experience, advocacy, and career path. They discuss how to become involved in the gun prevention movement and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and communities while prioritizing and maintaining your own mental health. They also preview his new memoir, A Place for Us.

That's a wrap for season 4! Tune in to hear Joe and Martín's highlights and takeaways from season 4. They discuss what they learned from our topics and guests this season and new insights on movement building. They also talk about what's next for our How to Win a Campaign podcast and preview our next bonus season. Stay tuned because we'll be back on February 22, 2024 with new episodes featuring some of our favorite authors, content creators, and influencers in the progressive space.