The Foolish Optimist with Amy McDonald

The Foolish Optimist with Amy McDonald

Join me, Amy McDonald, in finding the next generation of leaders! I’ll be interviews candidates throughout the United States from city council to states houses, state wide races and more. Subscribe on Spotify or on Youtube to not miss a Foolish Optimist episode.

Episodes

June 11, 2025 40 mins

JD is running for City Council in Charlotte, North Carolina! I highly suggest you listen to this if running for office is on your to-do list. He is changing the political game. You can join his campaign at JD4CLT.com 

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Jeremy is a veteran and a father, running in Alabama's Fifth Congressional District. You can join his campaign, donate, and volunteer at JeremyTakesTheHouse.org.

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May 25, 2025 51 mins

Christ Kallas is running for the US House of Representatives in Illinois's 8th District.

If you like what you hear today - join his campaign, donate, or follow him at KallasForCongress.com.

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Jonathan Bonner is running for the US House of Representatives to represent the people of the Georgia's 13th District.

You can follow his campaign, donate, or volunteer via Bonner4Congress.com.

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May 25, 2025 43 mins

Bernard Taylor is running for the US House of Representatives in Florida's 21st District. 

You can join his campaign, donate, or follow his journey via https://www.bernardtaylorforcongress.org/

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May 21, 2025 1 min

The Foolish Optimist is a podcast, hosted by me - Amy McDonald. I am interviewing candidates for the House of Representative, Senate, State Houses, State Senate and more. 

Get to know who is running in your district - and if I haven't interviewed them yet. Send me a note at TheFoolishOptimistPodcast@gmail.com 

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