On this week’s episode of Pretty Furious, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan sit down with Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs, a progressive, grassroots candidate running for Congress in VA-01. They discuss Elizabeth’s experiences as a mother, veteran, and foster parent, navigating redistricting in Virginia, and how social media plays a pivotal role in modern politics and reaching voters.
You can learn more about Elizabeth and support her campaign here.
All this and more, right here on The Siren Network.
Chapters List:
00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions to Current Events
21:18 The State of Political Decency and Accountability
24:13 The Impact of Leadership on Society
26:31 Creating a Hopeful Future for the Next Generation
28:21 Fostering Change: Personal Experiences and Advocacy
30:10 Navigating the Challenges of Running for Office
32:16 The Complexities of Redistricting and Campaigning
39:23 Grassroots Campaigning and Community Engagement
40:42 Navigating Political Dynamics in a Red District
42:08 The Impact of Campaign Financing on Grassroots Candidates
44:33 The Importance of Accessibility and Communication in Politics
46:42 Challenging Ageism and Gender Bias in Politics
55:04 Building a Transparent and Engaged Political Presence
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