An Honorable Profession
The NewDEAL
Restore your faith in government with An Honorable Profession. Every Thursday, co-hosts Ryan Coonerty and Debbie Cox Bultan sit down with rising state and local Democrats, policy experts, and the nation’s top political minds for empowering and candid conversations about life in public service and government. Together with their guests – which include members of the Biden Administration, state legislators nationwide, and mayors from America’s top cities – Ryan and Debbie discuss the biggest issues facing Americans today and the decisive role that state and local leaders play in catalyzing progressive, pragmatic solutions.
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An Honorable Profession is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
An Honorable Profession is produced by the NewDEAL. For more AHP and NewDEAL content, visit https://newdealleaders.org/ and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewDEALLeaders
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newdealleaders/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-newdeal/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewDEALLeaders
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NewdealleadersOrg
An Honorable Profession is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
Episodes
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Mar 11, 2021 • 38min
Michael Tubbs Pushes for Dignity and Equality for All
Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Michael Tubbs, former mayor of Stockton, CA, about his incredible personal story of overcoming the odds to become the first black mayor of his city, the youngest mayor of a major US city, and the innovative leader that brought Stockton out of bankruptcy and piloted universal basic income.
Mar 4, 2021 • 31min
Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster Champions the People's Right to Vote
Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster, member of the House New Democrat Coalition, about the importance of protecting people's right to vote, her experience on January 6, and her powerful perspective on sexual assault.
Feb 25, 2021 • 33min
Bill Ferguson Tackles the Challenge of Vaccine Distribution
NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson about the COVID vaccination rollout and the state's major bipartisan recovery package, and his journey from public school teacher to elected official.
Feb 18, 2021 • 47min
Elizabeth Walters Is Building a Coalition to Win in Ohio
Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Elizabeth Walters, new chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and Summit County Council President, about what Ohio's politics mean to the rest of the country, and what it's like to be a strong progressive voice in a red state.
Feb 11, 2021 • 44min
Nima Kulkarni Focuses on Immigration
NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Kentucky state representative Nima Kulkarni, immigration attorney and the first Indian-American elected in her state, about President Biden's moves on immigration and the progress Kentucky's capital is making on police reform.
Feb 4, 2021 • 46min
Amanda Renteria & Steve Kettmann Look at Life after Trump
Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America and former National Political Director for Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, and publisher Steve Kettmann about the new book "Now What? Essays on Life after Trump" and how to fix government by listening to people.
Jan 27, 2021 • 30min
Caroline Simmons Is Shaped by History
NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks to Connecticut Representative Caroline Simmons about looking at the January attack on the capitol through a national security lens, and how other tragic historic events like Sandy Hook have shaped her public service.
Jan 21, 2021 • 42min
Scott Holcomb Unpacks Georgia's Historic Flip
Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Georgia Representative Scott Holcomb, who reflects on why he was confident Georgia was ready to go blue in the Senate runoffs that surprised Americans all over the nation.
Jan 14, 2021 • 48min
Zach Wahls Wants to Understand How We Got Here & How We Can Heal
NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Zach Wahls, the new Minority Leader for Iowa's state Senate, about how to unify the nation in the wake of the attack on the Capitol, and his insight on how to effect change.
Jan 8, 2021 • 41min
Kerry Donovan Has High Hopes for 2021
Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Colorado Senator Kerry Donovan for her thoughts on healing the political divide in America, what she sees ahead for her state, and the investments that we need as we emerge from the pandemic.
