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Hey folks,
I’ve been frustrated for a while watching one of the strongest Democratic voices in the country get far less attention than she deserves. So I was glad to sit down with Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, who’s running for U.S. Senate and building something that feels increasingly rare in politics: a people-powered campaign that’s actually connecting with voters.
Here’s what we got into:
[00:01:44] Peggy breaks down the state of the Senate race, the overwhelming support behind her campaign, and why she believes Minnesota is at the center of the Democratic Party’s future.
[00:04:01] We dive into the growing threat of AI deepfakes in politics, the fight to protect democracy, and why media literacy is becoming an essential skill for the next generation.
[00:08:14] A conversation about Paul Wellstone’s legacy, what politics should actually be about, and why so many Americans feel abandoned by institutions that are supposed to serve them.
[00:12:26] Peggy shares a powerful story from rural Minnesota about winning over skeptical Trump voters simply by showing up, listening, and having honest conversations.
[00:15:31] We close with a candid discussion about economic frustration, political realignment, and why grassroots organizing remains the best antidote to corporate influence and cynicism.
This conversation is about more than one Senate race. It’s about what happens when candidates focus on people instead of consultants, communities instead of corporations, and solutions instead of spectacle. If you’ve been wondering how Democrats reconnect with working people, rural voters, and the folks who feel left behind by politics, this is an essential watch.
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With urgency,
—Mike
