Change for the People is an organization committed to increasing voter participation with underrepresented groups across the country. We don’t want to just show up for elections and ask for votes. We want to listen to the people. We want to hear their stories and amplify their voices. We want to discuss the issues in their communities. We want to figure out the problems, so we can come up with solutions. Our mission is to organize, educate and empower the most marginalized communities to become politically active.
Join us as we speak with Laura Kelly, Chair of the Miami-Dade County Florida Democratic Party. Laura outlines her strategy of year-round engagement. She highlights the progress made by Democrats in South Florida. She outlines the policies of both Democratic and Republican administrations and their impacts on her community. Finally, she discusses the importance of becoming politically active in your community.
4 Oct 2026
Building Power In Texas
Join us as we speak with Tierr’ishia Bell, Chairwoman of the Galveston County Democratic Party and President of the Texas Democratic County Chair Association. Tierr’ishia highlights the progress that Democrats have made across the state and outlines strategies to increase voter participation with Texas voters. She gives her thoughts on how to improve relationships with marginalized communities. Finally, she discusses what Texas must do to become a competitive swing state every election cycle.
3 Oct 2026
Voter Engagement In New Mexico
Join us as we speak with Tate Turnbough, Chair of the Roosevelt County New Mexico Democratic Party. Tate discusses progress that Democrats have made in his county and across the state. He outlines strategies to increase voter participation with rural voters. He also gives his thoughts on how to improve relationships with marginalized communities. Finally, he highlights the benefits of New Mexico being selected as an early 2028 presidential primary state.
1 Oct 2026
Building Power In North Carolina
Join us as we speak with Molly Holdeman, Chair of the Pitt County North Carolina Democratic Party. Molly highlights progress that Democrats have made in her county and across the state. She outlines strategies to increase voter participation with North Carolina voters. She also discusses the importance of voter engagement in non-urban areas. Finally, we get her thoughts on what Democrats must do to win the 2028 presidential election.
30 Sept 2026
Empowering South Carolina Voters
Join us as we speak with Annie E. McDaniel, South Carolina State Representative for the 41st District. Annie discusses the importance of building power in your community before elections. She describes how residents came together and mobilized against the redistricting efforts in her state. She also highlights the benefits of having South Carolina as the first Presidential Primary state.
28 Sept 2026
Engaging Voters In South Carolina
Join us as we speak with Sydney Van Bulck, Co-Chair of the West Ashley South Carolina Democratic Party. Sydney highlights progress that Democrats have made in the Charleston area and across the state. She addresses the mistakes that Democrats make with South Carolina voters. She also breaks down the keys to the South Carolina presidential primary. Finally, we get her thoughts on the the 2028 presidential election.
26 Sept 2026
Voter Engagement In Florida
Join us as we speak with Christine Kennedy Meier, Chair of the Manatee County Florida Democratic Party. Christine highlights progress that Democrats have made across the state. She addresses winning strategies necessary to flip Florida blue. We hear her thoughts on mistakes made when engaging marginalized communities. She also discusses what makes Angie Nixon such a dynamic candidate for the United States Senate. Finally, she outlines the keys to Democrats winning the 2028 presidential election.
21 Sept 2026
Engaging Underserved Communities
Join us as we speak with Dr. OJ, a Nigerian-American educator, entrepreneur and community leader running for Ellis County Commissioner, Precinct 4 in Texas. She talks about her journey from educator to global thought leader. We discuss her opposition to data centers in her state. She also gives her thoughts on how to effectively engage underserved communities. Finally, we talk about the future of the Democratic Party and the 2028 presidential election.
18 Sept 2026
Engaging Young Adults
We speak with Nicole Maguire, a Voter Engagement Specialist who has been conducting outreach across the country. She tells us about her political journey across numerous states. We discuss effective voter engagement strategies and the value of voter education. We also talk about what motivates young adults to become politically active. Finally, she gives her thoughts on the state of the Democratic Party and the 2028 presidential election.
13 Sept 2026
Voter Engagement in rural Texas
Today we will be speaking with Stephanie Mascorro, a Democratic activist in a rural part of Texas. She will tell us about how growing up in a working-class immigrant family shaped her values and drive to serve. We will hear about how her work in a rural community makes it easier for others to connect, organize, and feel seen. We will discuss her passion for women’s healthcare, rural access to resources and fighting misinformation. We will also talk about the statewide races in Texas that are drawing national attention. Finally, we will discuss voter engagement in the Hispanic community, the state of the Democratic Party and the 2028 presidential election.
12 Jul 2026
Your Voice Is Your Power
We speak with Sarah Storelli, a lifelong Californian and former elected official in the San Francisco GOP. We discuss her journey in Corporate America that reshaped her world political views. She breaks down what led her to leave the Republican party in Trump's first term, turn independent, and become a Democrat. She tells us about her work around the world making communities more equitable and peaceful for all populations — and her upbringing and introduction into activism that began at the age of five years old. She also gives us her thoughts on the California gubernatorial race. Finally, we discuss the state of the Democratic Party and look ahead to the 2028 presidential election.
17 Mar 2026
LGBTQ+ Rights
Today we will be speaking with Paige Braun, the founder of the Fort Smith Lambda Society: a nonprofit organization grounded in the belief that every person deserves to be seen, supported, and cared for. We will discuss her organization's mission that includes helping kids receive school supplies. We will talk about her passion for building community across the state. We will also discuss her efforts to create a local pride event. Finally, we will discuss voting issues in the LGBTQ+ community.
9 Mar 2026
Voter Education
Today we are going to talk about voter education. We will be speaking with the executive director of Arkansas Civic Action Network. We will discuss her work in a red state with some of the lowest civic engagement rates in the country. We will break down effective voter engagement strategies. We will also talk about the Democratic Party’s problems with voter education and look at possible solutions.
23 Feb 2026
Engaging voters in diverse communities
Today we will be speaking with a Democratic strategist who has built a national audience through digital media. We will hear about his story and work that focuses on politics, accountability and social justice. We will discuss his strategy to reach voters on digital platforms. We will also talk about the rise of Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 election, voter engagement issues, problems within the Democratic Party and possible solutions.
2 Feb 2026
Youth Voting in America
Today we're going to talk about a very important issue - youth voting in America. We'll be speaking with Billy Cook, president of the Young Democrats of Arkansas. He is a young activist who is leading the fight in Arkansas. We're going to hear about his story and work in one of the reddest states in America. We'll also discuss youth voting across the country. We're going to talk about why the Democratic Party continues to lose young voters. We also break down strategies and look at possible solutions.
15 Jan 2026
Change for the People episode 1
Change for the People discusses the immigration injustices in Arkansas. We hear from one of the leading advocates for the immigrant community in the natural state. We hear about stories of tragedy and hope. We also discuss the 2024 election, voting issues and the situation in Minnesota.
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Max Bock, Kim Nemeth
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Marideis Medina
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