Beyond The Campaign

About Beyond The Campaign

Beyond The Campaign™ is a conversation show about the people, experiences, and decisions that shape public life. Hosted by Michelle Glogovac—THE Podcast Matchmaker®, award-winning publicist, and Webby-nominated host—the show goes past talking points to explore how beliefs are formed, how power is experienced, and how real lives intersect with policy, culture, and community. Guests include candidates and elected officials, as well as journalists, advocates, creators, survivors, and everyday people whose stories reveal what leadership, responsibility, and influence actually look like in practice. These are candid, human conversations about why people step forward, what they carry with them, and how their choices affect the rest of us. Whether you follow politics closely or just want to better understand the world around you, Beyond The Campaign™ offers context, clarity, and connection — not just commentary. Michelle is also the host of Read The Damn Book™ and co-host of BURNT, part of The MLG Collective® Podcast Network, amplifying voices that matter. New episodes weekly.

Publisher

Michelle Glogovac

Category

government · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jul 2025

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (CA-28)

   In this episode of Beyond the Campaign, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with California Assemblymember Gail Pellerin to discuss her journey from journalism and election administration to serving in the California State Legislature. They explore the experiences and priorities shaping her work in public service, including child-marriage prevention, mental health advocacy, suicide prevention, election integrity, and affordability. Gail also shares insights into the legislative process, the challenges of turning policy ideas into law, and the work required to create meaningful change for Californians. This conversation offers a closer look at state government, election administration, and the policy decisions that affect communities across California. What We're Talking About... Gail Pellerin’s career in journalism, election administration, and the California State Assembly California’s child-marriage ban and bipartisan legislative advocacy Women’s representation and constituent services in California government Suicide prevention, grief advocacy, and mental health awareness Mental health care access, affordability, and funding challenges California budget priorities, cost of living, education, and coastal protection Election integrity, ballot security, and California voting procedures Mail-in ballot safety, voting tips, and ballot tracking Legislative achievements, criminal justice reform, and juror mental health Bipartisan collaboration, coalition-building, and the legislative process Chapters 00:00 Meet Gail Pellerin, California Assemblymember for District 28 03:27 A Girl Scout certificate becomes a lesson in constituent service 04:23 How Girl Scouts helped California ban child marriage 08:09 The Assembly, women’s representation, and Pellerin’s district 14:21 Turning family grief into suicide-prevention advocacy 19:28 Mental-health access, funding cuts, and community needs 21:14 Affordability, transportation, and protecting the coast 26:12 Election safeguards and what happens to your ballot 30:55 Why local races matter and how to make your vote count 35:20 Legislating after a devastating crime, and why change takes time 42:35 What Pellerin hopes voters take away Links Mentioned Campaign website: http://www.gailpellerinforassembly.com

2. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Article III Coalition with Judge Deanell Reece Tacha

   In this episode of Beyond the Campaign, Michelle Glogovac speaks with Judge Deanell Reece Tacha about the role of the judiciary in American democracy, the importance of judicial independence, and the challenges posed by political influence and public perception of the courts. Drawing on her distinguished judicial career and her work with the Article III Coalition, Judge Tacha explores why an independent judiciary is essential to upholding the rule of law and maintaining public trust in the justice system. The conversation highlights the importance of civic engagement, understanding the judicial system, and protecting the integrity of the courts to strengthen American democracy. What We're Talking About... The role and importance of the Article III judiciary in upholding the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law The judicial oath, ethical responsibilities, and integrity of judges in the American legal system The history of judicial independence and its significance in protecting the U.S. justice system The role of federal courts in election disputes, emergency appeals, and other time-sensitive legal matters Bipartisan cooperation among judges and the importance of impartiality in judicial decision-making Public trust in the judiciary, public perception of judges, and the challenges of threats and intimidation against members of the courts The impact of social media, misinformation, and online discourse on public understanding of the judicial system The importance of civic education, media literacy, and critical thinking in strengthening public trust and informed civic engagement Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Judge Deanell Reece Tacha and the episode 03:00 The Article III Coalition and its purpose 03:58 Judges' independence and ethical standards 04:49 Judicial decision-making and public perception 07:04 The Supreme Court and political influence 08:02 The oath of judges and constitutional principles 10:00 The founding of the judiciary and protecting individual rights 10:58 The role of courts in election disputes 13:13 Emergency appeals and court responsiveness 14:47 The increase in emergency cases and legal process 17:06 The importance of legal scholarship and historical context 19:04 Threats to judges and public confidence 20:02 The integrity of the judiciary and public trust 21:48 The pursuit of happiness and community service 22:45 Encouraging young people to pursue public service 24:03 The role of education and critical thinking in civics 26:00 Bipartisanship among Article III judges 28:07 Judicial ethics and public accountability 29:02 The importance of independent judiciary for democracy 29:52 Closing thoughts and appreciation for public service Links Mentioned Article III Coalition: https://keepourrepublic.org/what-we-do/initiatives/article-iii-coalition/ Keep Our Republic: https://keepourrepublic.org/ (https://keepourrepublic.org/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepourrepublic (https://www.tiktok.com/@keepourrepublic) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeepOurRepublicAction/ (https://www.facebook.com/KeepOurRepublicAction/)

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Elections with Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar

   In this episode of Beyond the Campaign, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar to discuss the critical role secretaries of state play in administering elections and protecting election security. Their conversation explores how election officials work to maintain secure and accessible elections, build public trust in the democratic process, and encourage civic engagement. As the next election approaches, Aguilar shares insights into the responsibilities of state election officials and the importance of voter participation in strengthening democracy. What We're Talking About... The role and responsibilities of secretaries of state in election administration Election security measures and strategies for protecting the integrity of elections The importance of civic engagement, voter participation, and public trust in democracy Nevada’s election process, voting systems, and innovations in election administration Key challenges and opportunities in election management and ensuring secure, accessible elections Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest Cisco Aguilar 02:40 What do secretaries of state do? 03:59 Election security and public confidence 05:00 Nevada's role in national elections 06:16 Federal vs. state control of elections 07:38 The importance of transparency and legal wins 08:13 Background and career of Cisco Aguilar 09:26 Community work and youth programs 12:25 Encouraging youth civic engagement 14:33 Running for office and political journey 16:43 Impact of public service on youth 18:16 Voter turnout and election challenges 22:54 Voting methods and mail-in ballots 25:01 Nevada's voting technology and security 26:07 Partnerships and community engagement 28:42 Environmental stewardship and Lake Tahoe 29:36 How to support and learn more about Cisco Aguilar Links Mentioned Cisco Aguilar's campaign website: http://www.voteforcisco.com

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