Kate Barr
Community activist and candidate who ran an intentional "Kate Barr can't win" campaign to highlight gerrymandering in North Carolina; now running for Congress in NC's 14th District as a Republican to contest a gerrymandered seat and force accountability.
Best podcasts with Kate Barr
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Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 41min
What's the future of organizing? + Ken Martin with Vote Save America’s Shaniqua McClendon (Crooked Con)
In a lively discussion at Crooked Con, guests include Ken Martin, DNC Chair focused on rebuilding party infrastructure, and Maurice Mitchell, the Working Families Party's National Director advocating for independent political strategies. Ezra Levin of Indivisible highlights grassroots organizing against authoritarianism, while Melissa Morales emphasizes rebuilding trust in Latino communities. DeRay Mckesson challenges narratives around public safety, and Kate Barr creatively confronts gerrymandering through protest campaigns. Together, they explore effective ways to engage low-information voters and the importance of grassroots activism.
Nov 7, 2025 • 19min
She couldn't win as a Democrat. Will running as a Republican work?
Kate Barr, a community activist and former Democrat, ran an unconventional campaign to highlight gerrymandering in North Carolina. Now shifting gears, she's vying for Congress as a Republican. She discusses the impact of redistricting on elections and why her new party affiliation could help her challenge gerrymandered seats. Barr argues for fair maps and emphasizes voter engagement while critiquing both parties' redistricting tactics. Will her authenticity resonate with GOP voters? Tune in for an insightful take on political strategy and democracy.
