{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Hot Dish","title":"What can you do? Run For Something!","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2164,"description":"This episode is a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt the call to make a real difference. Whether you’re new to politics or part of the old guard, Amanda Litman’s story and insights will inspire you to step up, speak out, and run — for your community, your future, your life!\n\nIn this episode:\nAmanda Litman breaks down how \"Run for Something\" energizes diverse, non-traditional leaders to run for local office\nThe key to motivating candidates: focus on their passion, not their willingness to beg\nHow flipping districts in 2025 showed that authentic candidates can beat money and outmoded politics\nOvercoming fears: safety, sacrifice, and doubts — and turning them into fuel for change\nThe vital role of women, rural leaders, and young people in shaping future politics\nPractical tips for everyday citizens to exercise power—door knocking, volunteering, and engaging directly with representatives\nWhy courage, persistence, and authenticity beat slick campaigns every single time\nResources & Links:\nRun for Something\nRun for What\nAmanda Litman (Google Search)\nLocal Progress\nFuture Caucus\nState Innovation Exchange\nConnect with Amanda Litman:\nTwitter\nLinkedIn\nThis episode is a call — a declaration — that YOU are part of this movement. Your voice, your vote, your courage can change history. Don’t wait — run, speak, act. The future isn’t written yet. Let’s write it together.\nThe Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit OneCountryProject.org, or find us on Substack (Onecountryproject.substack.com), and on YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook (@onecountryproject).","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/g8wz6bIJJBkVhhXn2wwVIbH1WNXQdmg8yAhxtqQC2EU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81Yzk5/ZDA4YzM3YjhlMTNh/OGM4MThkNTliMzNl/OTRhMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}