How Ethical Leadership is Crucial in Troubled Times with State Rep. Alexis Simpson

Recording from the 15th Annual NewDEAL Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., host Ryan Coonerty talks with New Hampshire State Representative and Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson about the importance of ethical leadership in these troubled times, how she approaches her legislative priorities, and how her weekends as a minister in her community informs how she does her job as a legislator. Ryan and Simpson also discuss New Hampshire's status as a swing state and "picker of presidents," and what all Americans need to know about how the state evaluates those who pursue our nation's highest office. Tune in to this insightful conversation.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:04] How State Representative Alexis Simpson's role as a clergywoman informs her work in the legislature.

• [04:34] The role that faith plays in helping her to find hope in troubled times and to navigate political life.

• [07:51] Her journey from ministry to serving in New Hampshire's citizen legislature.

• [10:43] Solution-based leadership based on an experience she had serving on the Environment and Agriculture Committee.

• [12:38] Systems to organize New Hampshire's minority Democratic Party.

• [14:27] Navigating struggles with the cost of living due to rising rental costs, taxes, and basic needs.

• [16:29] The political state of play in New Hampshire in 2025.

• [21:28] New Hampshire's key role as the picker of presidents.

• [24:53] What State Representative Simpson most wants people to know about her state.

• [26:57] Why social crises are more urgent than ever before.

• [29:11] The importance of not losing hope in people across political barriers.