Governor Elect of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer joins us!

For all of the wonderful inroads that women have made in these midterms, one that stands out for us at Run Like A Girl is that they have collectively managed to restore a semblance dignity, compassion and principal to the moniker of politician.

Also lessons learned from Run Like A Girl alumni Mallory Hagan, Jeannine Lee Lake, Margaret and Virginia Drye and Morgan Murtaugh!

Celebrate! When the 116^th Congress convenes in January 2019, we will witness 100 women in the house for the first time in history! And, so many historical firsts have been accomplished in the process!! Also featured on this episode, activist, Alyssa Milano.

The definition of Trailblazer is not merely one who blazes trails, but one who does so in order to guide others. This week, we honor the trailblazers, the difficult women, racing towards the finish line next week! Hundreds of women who are paving a path so that thousands can follow in their footsteps.

We also hear from Gretchen Whitmer on the trailblazers who inspired her. Meet JB Pritzker, an unapologetic feminist running for Governor of Illinois. And, in our Candidate Spotlight, a woman whose life defines the concept of trailblazer, Christine Hallquist – the first transgender woman to win a Democratic primary for governor in the Green Mountain state of Vermont.

In the spirit of this-is-an-US-problem with an-US-solution – this show we’re shining a light on the MEN WHO HELP WOMEN WHO RUN. Self-proclaimed, “Feminist Asian Dad,” is going to offer some practical ways in which men, and their sons by extension, can become stronger advocates for women during this tumultuous time.

In our Candidate spotlight, meet former Miss America, now running for the US House to represent the 3^rd district in Alabama, Mallory Hagan.

“Behind Every Great Man is a Great Woman,” a feminist rally in the 60’s and 70’s. Perhaps the 2018 version of the rally cry could be, “behind every great woman candidate is an army of more great women helping them to succeed.” We all know that record numbers of women are running this year, but are you aware that a record number of women are running and donating to their campaigns as well? We’re shining a light on the women helping the women who run, and the amazing projects they are spearheading: #Women2018.org; and #CourageToRun5K; and #WomenBelongInTheHouse #Podcast

In our Candidate Spotlight, Ruth Hardy, a woman who is not only running for office, but she is going above and beyond and helping others run in her home state of Vermont.

Featuring “UNCHAIN ME,” the first ever single by teenage twin sisters, Annalisa & Isabella.

Historically women have always been at the cutting edge of social and political (r)evolution, from abolition, to suffrage, to labor, to civil rights to LGBTQ rights, all the way to #MeToo and #TimesUp. Why is it so important to strive for equal representation in government? Because women bring to the table priorities that are informed by their life experiences… nuff said! Speaking of which, Gretchen Whitmer addresses the travesty of the Flint Water Crisis.

And, in our Candidate Spotlight, meet Jovanka Beckles, a candidate who immigrated to the US from Panama in 1972 who is changing the face of what leadership looks like.

The scores of women who are DARING greatly and running for office, are also RISKING greatly in today’s climate of perilous partisan descent. Are death threats the new norm in the democratic process?

We are joined by Kim Weaver, a 2018 Democratic candidate who was challenging Republican incumbent Steven King to represent the 4th Congressional District of Iowa. She dropped out of the race in June 2017. We asked her what factors lead to that decision.

In our Candidate Spotlight, Helen Tai, the first woman and first person of color to represent the 178th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania.

On this episode, we’re talking about the youth vote, and the unparalleled influence young voters could … or could not… wield in the 2018 midterms, thereby helping or hindering the hope of more women in office come January. Also, Donna will go to all ends to get out the VOTE, including, http://NagTheVote.com

In our Candidate Spotlight, meet Morgan Zegers, a 19 year old candidate for 113th NYS Assembly District. She is going to instill you with faith and hope in what the future can look like, when young people heed their civic calling.

Shining a bright light on the mothers inspiring the daughters who are running to make history, or who they themselves have blazed trails on our behalf.

Candidate spotlight ONE: In New Hampshire a republican mother/daughter duo is running for the state legislature. 19 year old Virginia Drye, and her mother Margaret Drye.

Candidate spotlight TWO: Former republican, turned democratic mom Cheryl Nunn and her democratic daughter, Dawn Nunn are fired up and running for the legislature in Utah.

Why two parts? Because one show simple isn’t enough to adequately cover the pervasive and unfair way in which the media covers female candidates, and we have to hold them to account. We’re also examining social media and how it has become a necessary tool, or necessary evil for political campaigns.

Finally, in our Candidate Spotlight, meet Jeannine Lee Lake, who chose to run as a direct result of the election of Donald J Trump. She’s going head to head for a congressional seat in Indiana against Mike Pence’s older brother, Greg.