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Heather Williams is the President of the DLCC, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee - the party committee focused on state legislative races and chambers. In this conversation, Heather talks her initial path to politics, working in state legislative races in Iowa, early days working in finance, the many hats she's worn at the DLCC, and now her current role as the organization's President. We also go in depth on why state legislative races are so critical, the current battleground map heading into the 2024 elections, the importance of the issue of abortion, and much more with a leading thinker on all things state legislative politics.IN THIS EPISODEHow Heather became interested in politics growing up in Minnesota...Heather's early political roots working in Iowa...What Heather learned from well-respected, Iowa Senate Leader Mike Gronstal...What made Heather gravitate to working in the finance role in campaigns...How Heather was drawn to the DLCC initially, almost 20 years ago...Heather's take on what makes for a successful state legislative caucus operation...The many hats Heather wears as President of the DLCC, and how she's tackled some that didn't come as naturally to her...Legislative lessons learned after big Democratic losses in the 2010 election cycle...Heather's favorite case studies for legislative wins coming out of the 2022 midterms...Heather on her approach to leading a big political organization, despite not being a natural extrovert...What Heather learned from her long-term predecessor at DLCC, Jessica Post...Why it's important to "get comfortable with risk"...How Heather thinks about the current partisan balance at the state legislative level and her priorities for the 2024 cycle...The role that the abortion issue is currently playing in state legislative politics...How the DLCC has to always have future redistricting in mind as a strategic priority...Some of the most dynamic state legislative leaders currently on the scene...Heather's advice to those just starting a career in politics...Heather's most unusual, successful work habit...
In this week's episode, host Margaret Walls talks with Becky Epanchin-Niell, an associate professor at the University of Maryland and a senior fellow at Resources for the Future. Epanchin-Niell discusses how climate change and human land and water use have accelerated the frequency and extent of saltwater intrusion, which is saltwater contamination in freshwater rivers, soils, and aquifers. Epanchin-Niell and Walls also talk about the implications of saltwater intrusion for coastal ecosystems, drinking water, and the agricultural sector. Epanchin-Niell's recent research examines how saltwater intrusion affects agricultural practices on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. References and recommendations: “The Spread and Cost of Saltwater Intrusion in the US Mid-Atlantic” by Pinki Mondal, Matthew Walter, Jarrod Miller, Rebecca Epanchin-Niell, Keryn Gedan, Vishruta Yawatkar, Elizabeth Nguyen, and Katherine L. Tully; https://www.rff.org/publications/journal-articles/the-spread-and-cost-of-saltwater-intrusion-in-the-us-mid-atlantic/ “Coastal agricultural land use response to sea level rise and saltwater intrusion” by Rebecca S. Epanchin-Niell, Alexandra Thompson, Xianru Han, Jessica Post, Jarrod Miller, David Newburn, Keryn Gedan, and Kate Tully; https://econpapers.repec.org/paper/agsaaea22/335970.htm "The Invisible Flood: The Chemistry, Ecology, and Social Implications of Coastal Saltwater Intrusion" by Kate Tully, Keryn Gedan, Rebecca Epanchin-Niell, Aaron Strong, Emily S. Bernhardt, Todd BenDor, Molly Mitchell, John Kominoski, Thomas E. Jordan, Scott C. Neubauer, and Nathaniel B Weston; https://www.rff.org/publications/journal-articles/invisible-flood-chemistry-ecology-and-social-implications-coastal-saltwater-intrusion/ “Two Degrees” by Alan Gratz; https://www.alangratz.com/writing/two-degrees/
Jessica Post returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about how she's grown the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, where they support state legislative races around the country.
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats retain the majority in the U.S. Senate. Also, President Biden says he's unsure if there are enough votes to codify abortion rights. Plus, Democrats flip a long-held GOP House seat in Washington. And Democrats add seats in legislatures of key 2024 battleground states. Sen. Gary Peters, White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain, Rep.-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Jessica Post and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O'Donnell.
In the first episode of our 2022 election series, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Jessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC). They discuss the importance of state legislative elections in 2022 and how focusing on these races helps to build and maintain the power and influence of the Democratic Party from the bottom up. With so much at stake in 2022, from election oversight to laws around reproductive freedom, Jessica talks about how undervalued state legislatures are and helps us visualize where there are potential pickup opportunities and where Democrats need to defend slim majorities. Tune in to hear more from Jessica, including how she first got involved in public service.
Joining us on The Downballot this week is Jessica Post, the president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee—the official arm of the Democratic Party dedicated to winning state legislatures nationwide. Jessica talks with us about how the DLCC picks its targets and helps candidates; the impact of freshly un-gerrymandered maps in Michigan and Pennsylvania; and how Democrats are protecting vulnerable seats in a challenging midterm environment. Co-hosts David Nir and David Beard also discuss yet another shameful redistricting ruling from the Supreme Court, Donald Trump pulling the plug on Mo Brooks' Senate campaign in Alabama, and a brand-new special election for the top prosecutor's post in America's fourth-largest county. Episode transcript.
Emily Parcell is blazing her own path through the political industry...part of the famed 2004 Dick Gephardt Iowa operation, Iowa Political Director for the 2008 Obama Caucus effort, running Indiana for the 2008 Obama general election, starting Wildfire Contact's direct mail arm, helping Democrats win tough races, heading up the Warren 2020 effort as a senior aide...and much more. In this conversation, Emily talks her small town Iowa roots, important stops along her political career, and insights and advice from 2 decades in the political trenches.IN THIS EPISODEEmily talks about growing up in small town Iowa…Emily's hometown connection to Tom Vilsack…Emily's Iowa Politics 101…Emily's memories of staffing Senator Tom Harkin up close and personal…Emily talks being part of the influential Gephardt 2004 Iowa Caucus effort…Emily talks running the Iowa State Senate Democratic Caucus and de-mystifies what legislative campaigns looks like…Emily talks her role as Barack Obama's Iowa Political Director during the magical 2008 Caucus campaign…Emily's memories of running Indiana for Obama in 2008, one of the biggest presidential upsets in a generation…Emily's accidental path to direct mail and her important early races as a mail consultant…Emily talks starting her current firm Wildfire Contact…Emily talks her experiences in a senior role of the 2020 Warren for President campaign…Emily's advice to political operatives early in their careers…AND…the Atlas Project, BDSM liaisons, battle cries and covers songs, Birch Bayh, Sarah Benzing, Joe Biden, Sherrod Brown, Susie Buffett, Bill Burton, Cheri Bustos, Jon Carson, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, cougars, Abby Curran, Tom Daschle, Sharice Davids, Raghu Devaguptapu, Preston Elliott, fake glasses, Abby Finkenauer, Lee Fisher, Marygrace Galston, Dan Geldon, Jane Gephardt, Grandma Jenny, Al Gore, Mike Gronstal, Josh Grossfeld, Lucinda Guinn, ice cream spoons, Iowa Nice, Jason Isbell, Charlie Kelly, John F. Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, Mary Landrieu, John Lapp, Roger Lau, Andrew LaVigne, Dean Levitan, Jeff Link, Jill Long Thompson, Travis Lowe, Leslie Martes, John McCain, Motorola, mousetrap minds, Andrew Myers, BJ Neidhardt, John Norris, Jen O'Malley Dillon, Kristen Orthman, Rohan Patel, Palm Pilots, Rebecca Pearcey, Aaron Pickrell, David Plouffe, Jessica Post, Joe Rospars, Mitch Stewart, Jonathan Swain, Tailgates with Tom, Suzie Terrell, Kip Tew, Paul Tewes, Caroline Valand, Doug Vilsack, Wartburg College, & more!
Marisa and Scott talk with WLRN's Caitie Switalski Muñoz to compare the pandemic response and recovery in California and Florida. Then, Jessica Post, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, joins to discuss what went wrong for Democrats in statehouse campaigns in 2020, her ten-year vision to flip state legislatures and the most important statehouse battlegrounds in 2022.
I'm thrilled this week to be joined by the brilliant Rebecca Pearcey! Rebecca has worked in politics for 20+ years – from working in field to managing statewide races to running big independent expenditure programs. In the 2020 cycle, Rebecca was a senior advisor and political director to the Warren for President campaign – while also traveling with the candidate for months.Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics Podcast IN THIS EPISODE…How a Christmas card and a goldfish taught Rebecca an important lesson about politics…How did Rebecca end up testifying before the Oregon State Senate…Rebecca's theory on how Gephardt 2004 was a launching pad for so many talented staff…How a staffers' ex boyfriend helped keep the lights on at the Gephardt HQ (whether the ex knew it or not)…What Rebecca learned working in red states…What Rebecca knows about Mike Pence after running the 2012 campaign against him…The legislative race that was Rebecca's “heart-breaker” during her time at the DLCCThe story Rebeca hasn't told before about her path to the Warren campaign…What does Rebecca know about Senator Warren after spending months in a minivan with her…Rebecca's high point on the Warren campaign…One thing that Rebecca wishes the Warren campaign would've handled differently…What happened when Elizabeth Warren met John Legend….Rebecca's four-word motto for hiring the right people…What 15 white guys in blazers showed Rebecca about problems facing Democratic campaigns…Rebecca's 3 travel hacks… AND….Bill Burton, George W Bush, Margaret Carter, Wesley Clark, John Edwards, Preston Elliott, John Gregg, Lucinda Guinn, Kamala Harris, Abby Horrell, Karen Johanson, John Kerry, John Lapp, Andy LaVigne, Travis Lowe, Mike Mikus, Emily Parcell, Jessica Post, Nancy Reagan, Ronald Reagan, Ted Strickland, and MORE! Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics Podcast
The second in a series, this episode is exactly what it sounds like: a highly critical examination of what it was like to teach in 2020. I talked to admin, teachers, students, and even my school's psychologist about the visible and invisible impacts of the pandemic on instruction, student life, and the future of teaching. Also featured in this episode is some food for thought from the new book A Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door, by Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider, which you should all go find and read immediately. Special thanks, again, to Cole Harding, Jessica Post, Trip Sargent, and Willow Mason.
The first in a series, this episode is exactly what it sounds like: a highly critical examination of what it was like to teach in 2020. I talked to admin, teachers, students, and even my school's psychologist about the visible and invisible impacts of the pandemic on instruction, student life, and the future of teaching. Special thanks to Cole Harding, Jessica Post, Trip Sargent, and Willow Mason.
The live episode aired at 9 pm ET on The Cycle on November 3rd. Rachel Bitecofer is joined by Jessica Post and Flip Pidot for a live look at the wild election results pouring in as polls finally closed across most of the country. For more, check out https://thecycle.news. All content and opinions presented herein, whether by hosts and guests, are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment or other advice. Get full access to The Cycle- On Substack at thecycle.substack.com/subscribe
The live episode aired at 9 pm ET on The Cycle on November 3rd. Rachel Bitecofer is joined by Jessica Post and Flip Pidot for a live look at the wild election results pouring in as polls finally closed across most of the country. For more, check out https://thecycle.news. All content and opinions presented herein, whether by hosts and guests, are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment or other advice.
Video version at electionwhisperer.com. Rachel Bitecofer's DNC special kicks off with an interview with Jessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Subscribe to the show and submit a question of your own at ElectionWhisperer.com. For the podcast version, check out ElectionWhisperer.com/pod. All content and opinions presented herein, whether by hosts and guests, are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment or other advice. Get full access to The Cycle- On Substack at thecycle.substack.com/subscribe
Video version at electionwhisperer.com. Rachel Bitecofer's DNC special kicks off with an interview with Jessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Subscribe to the show and submit a question of your own at ElectionWhisperer.com. For the podcast version, check out ElectionWhisperer.com/pod. All content and opinions presented herein, whether by hosts and guests, are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment or other advice.
Renato and Patti discussed how state legislative races will control which party redraws Congressional district maps, and which states are being targeted by Democrats this cycle. They were joined by Jessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.
With all eyes on Trump v. Biden , it can be easy to forget that there's a lot more at stake this November than just the presidency. Even congressional races may finally be getting the attention they deserve. But National Democratic Redistricting Committee president Kelly Burton and Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee preside Jessica Post argue that the real work is far more granular, down at the local legislative level. And the world of political scandal, journalist Seth A. Richardson (The Cleveland Plain Dealer) highlights one of the most staggering examples of graft in American history, involving an energy company, a wide array of figures at the heart of Ohio politics, and $60 million in bribes.
This is the first time in 20 years that a presidential election will be held in the same year as the decennial census, which means that whichever party wins in statehouses this November will have a huge advantage in redrawing legislative districts. Jessica Post, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, talks with hosts Greg Giroux and Kyle Trygstad about her efforts to win state legislative races and set the party up well for the next round of redistricting.
Welcome to TalkBricks Masters - A LEGO Masters Weekly Recap Podcast! This week Michael (from the LEGO YouTube channel TalkBricks”) is joined by LEGO Masters finalists Sam Hatmaker & Jessica Ewud!! We talk through how to apply an artist's mentality to your builds, how to make it to the finale, and this team's secret weapon in the competition! Plus tons of fun behind-the-scenes stories we didn't get to see on the show!! Check out our social media to send along questions for our future guests - @TalkBricks on all social media platforms!
Kelly talks to Jessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, about the importance of state legislatures and how the works of the DLCC and campaigning has changed due to social distancing.
Kelly talks to Jessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, about the importance of state legislatures and how the works of the DLCC and campaigning has changed due to social distancing.
JESSICA POST Jessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC.org) discusses their 2020 strategy to elect more state Democrats and win legislative majorities. We discuss their successes as grassroots fundraising and seats flipped from red to blue over the past 4 years. We also take a look back at the 2010 midterms. Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-Patreon Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the word by telling your friends, family and colleagues about The Electorette! Want to support the Electorette so that we can bring you more great episodes? You can help us produce more episodes with just $2/per month on Patreon. Every bit helps! Patreon.com/Electorette WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter The Electorette is a proud member of the DemCast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What a whirlwind couple of weeks? From the Senate GOP selling out the American people to cater to a dictator to the Iowa and New Hampshire Primaries, do we have an episode that is packed FULL for you. Charlie Hodges, Beto Road Warrior, joins hosts, Chris and Ryan, for a dive into the Iowa debacle. This episode also includes wonderful interviews with Jessica Post, President of the DLCC, and Travis Boldt, candidate for Texas House District 29, you don't wanna miss this one! TUNE IN!
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Kelly interviews Jessica Post, the President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC). They discuss why state legislatures are important, the recent wins in Virginia, and plans for 2020.
Kelly interviews Jessica Post, the President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC). They discuss why state legislatures are important, the recent wins in Virginia, and plans for 2020.
In this episode, Jessica and I talk about her Multicultural Perspectives Class -- a cohort of students that works to address systemic problems within the education system, and our school specifically. And I talk about a bunch of random things that have been on my mind since it's been three months since we had a pod. Links and such. smashSMARD: https://www.smashsmard.org/ Colorado Youth Congress: https://coyouthcongress.org/ Sources of Strength: https://sourcesofstrength.org/ The Absurd Structure of High School (Medium): https://medium.com/s/story/the-insane-structure-of-high-school-762fea58fe62 Music credits: "Thrum Room" by Podington Bear --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Calvin Wilborn is the President of the College Democrats of America. Calvin is a senior at Auburn University majoring in public administration, and he is passionate about voting rights, health care, and southern food. On this episode, Jessica Post and Calvin discuss the role of College Democrats and young people in shaping, growing, and diversifying the Democratic Party. Follow us on social media Facebook Twitter: @thedlcc Instagram: @dlcc * More about our host: Jessica Post is the Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, where she leads the national strategy for electing more state Democrats and winning legislative majorities. More about Stated | More about DLCC | Support our candidates * For comments, feedback, suggestions for who you want to hear on the show, and to share your canvassing stories, email stated@dlcc.org.
Tom Perez has been serving as Chair of the Democratic National Committee since 2017. Prior to that he was Secretary of Labor under President Obama from 2013 - January 2017. He was also the US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice. On this episode, Jessica Post and Tom Perez talk about the strength Democrats across the country are showing on all levels of the ballot and the work that still needs to be done to win pivotal elections in 2019 and 2020. Follow us on social media Facebook Twitter: @thedlcc Instagram: @dlcc * More about our host: Jessica Post is the Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, where she leads the national strategy for electing more state Democrats and winning legislative majorities. More about Stated | More about DLCC | Support our candidates * For comments, feedback, suggestions for who you want to hear on the show, and to share your canvassing stories, email stated@dlcc.org.
Stateside's Johnathan Lozier sits down with Jessica Post, DLCC's Executive Director, to chat about the Group's goals and the benefits of joining the DLCC. Jessica shares the lessons learned during the 2018 election cycle and which states DLCC is targeting in 2020.
Leslie loses perspective when she goes to great lengths to win the support of one unpleasant voter, Ron's worldview is thrown for a loop, and the staff try to raise funds amidst personal drama. Meanwhile, Kirk and Jacob are joined by Jessica Post, the executive director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.
Jessica Post, Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, talks to host Mike Moffatt at the Global Progress Summit in Montréal about reconnecting with rust-belt voters and retaking state legislatures.
Hi, I'm Jessica Post, Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, and I'm excited to announce the launch of our brand new podcast, Stated. At the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee - or the DLCC as you might hear us call it - we work to elect more Democrats in state legislatures, and on this podcast, we'll talk about what's happening state politics across the country. Here's the deal: the laws passed in your state capitol have a bigger effect on your everyday life than anything passed in Washington. When, where, and how you vote is decided by your state representatives. Protections for reproductive rights and the LGBTQ community are enforced by your state representatives. Gun laws, school funding, labor rights, immigration - all of these issues start in the states. It's no secret that since 2010, Democrats have been hit hard in state legislatures, but we've never been in a better position than we are now to change all that. On Stated, we'll talk to Democratic stars and experts about everything you need to know about state politics and how you can get involved in your community.
Democrats blew off organizing in many states during the Obama presidency and lost more than 1,000 legislative seats over the past decade. That’s led to GOP control in two-thirds of statehouses — and more restrictions on abortions and fewer on guns in some states. But that is starting to change, and we talk with one of the people leading the Democrats’ comeback: Jessica Post, executive director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Devon sits down with Jessica Post, the executive director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, which focuses on getting Democratic candidates elected to state and local office. They discuss getting involved, why state legislatures are so important and what it takes to run a successful state campaign. Follow Jessica Post http://www.twitter.com/JessicaPost Follow DLCC http://www.twitter.com/thedlcc Find a local candidate at http://www.races.dlcc.org to see who is running in your state elections. Our sponsor today is Everytown for Gun Safety. Tomorrow, June 1 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. We ask that everyone wear orange to raise awareness of the issue of gun violence in this country. Post pictures of yourself with #WearOrange - Hellbent social media will also be following the hashtag and will share pictures of Hellions wearing orange. Go to http://wearorange.org to find an event near you this weekend.
Jessica Post, Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, joins The Great Battlefield to discuss the field support, data, and resources the DLCC is providing to Democratic state legislative candidates, and why their work has the Republican party nervous. | Episode 109
REVISIT: This week we meet one of the toughest girls on horseback, Jessica Post is one of the few female full contact jousters. Plus, we chat with her squire and listener Justinn Harrison and we learn about a cool new fence post you have to see. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)
This week we meet one of the toughest girls on horseback, Jessica Post is one of the few female full contact jousters. Plus, we chat with her squire and listener Justinn Harrison and we learn about a cool new fence post you have to see. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)