{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"CATTY CHATS LIVE!","title":"THE CANDIDATES: Down Ballot Candidates for Key Races in Baltimore, PA & SC!","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3681,"description":"HEY GRITTY KITTIES! Welcome to Catty Chats Live!  The weekly livestream and podcast where we talk to people who are working to make things suck less.\n\nToday we are talking to three more candidates ahead of the 2026 mid term elections:\nCat Ladies for America is an all volunteer grassroots organization, but our reporting, events and activism still incur bills.  \n\nYou can support us by becoming a paid subscriber to our Substack, or buying some of our purr-fect merch!\n\nSPECIAL EVENT ALERT! We’re spearheading a month-long online fundraiser with some of the your favorite creators, new media journalists, and notables for Angie Nixon (CLICK HERE TO DONATE) in partnership with her campaign called CLAWS OUT FOR ANGIE, culminating in a FREE livestream rally with the woman herself and some exciting friends on SUNDAY, Oct. 25 - click here to RSVP!\n\nYou can find more info and links at our website CATLADIESFORAMERICA.COM\n\nCLAWS OUT!\n\nAsh Esposito\n\nAshley \"Ash\" Esposito is the proud mother of a City Schools student and a Southwest Baltimore resident. Ash's primary focus is on children who fall through the cracks of the educational system, specifically those with high dropout rates or low graduation rates. \n\nHaving had personal experience in the foster care system, learning disabilities, and a challenging education experience, Ash deeply understands the need for early intervention and addressing barriers to participation in the classroom. She is also very committed to civic engagement, vocational educational opportunities, pathways to tech, accessible arts education, and building community trust.   \n\nEsposito holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Development and Security and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Professionally, Ash is a nonprofit leader and a multidisciplinary artist. She is a steering committee member for Local Progress, a member of the Education/Social Workforce Development Committee for the Maryland...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KQZFxyFO_IXzfrdNyh0wowNXdwmDlPVL05xEM-bZy14/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYzAy/MmNmMzI4MGEzMWEz/ZjY3MTIwOWU1MGE0/MTAwNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}