Politics For Happy People
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Podcast Overview
<p>A podcast about politics for happy people!</p>
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Publishing Since
4/25/2026
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Recent Episodes
August 18, 2026
Confessions of a Freshman Legislator
North Carolina State Representative Brian Echevarria joins Joseph Backholm to share what he’s learned during his first two years inside the state legislature. Echevarria reflects on entering politics as a small business owner, father, and Christian—and how his faith shapes his approach to public service. The conversation explores frustration with political institutions, the pursuit of equal justice, what really happens behind the scenes in Raleigh, and why public debate still matters. They al...
August 14, 2026
Men in the WNBA? Former trans shares thoughts
Joseph Backholm sits down with Walt Heyer, who shares his personal story of undergoing gender reassignment surgery, living as a woman for eight years, and eventually returning to living as a man. Heyer explains why he believes trauma and adverse childhood experiences are often overlooked in conversations about gender identity and challenges the language surrounding transition and detransition. The conversation also examines social transitioning in schools, parental involvement, and the broade...
August 11, 2026
When Convictions Collide With Culture
The culture keeps asking people to ignore uncomfortable truths—but what happens when someone refuses? Joseph and Ashley discuss the growing number of female athletes speaking out against men competing in women’s sports and the backlash that can follow. They also unpack a troubling surrogacy case in Florida that raises serious questions about the commercialization of children and whether adult desires are being prioritized over children’s well-being. Finally, the conversation turns to a North ...
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