The Candidate with Dave Kerpen

About The Candidate with Dave Kerpen

Ever wondered what it really takes to run for local office? In The Candidate, follow entrepreneur Dave Kerpen's journey from business leader to political hopeful. With unprecedented access to strategy sessions, fundraising calls, and behind-the-scenes decisions, discover the challenges and triumphs of a first-time candidate. Dave's mission isn't just to win - it's to inspire others by showing that stepping into politics is challenging, scary, and absolutely possible for anyone ready to make a difference.

Publisher

Dave Kerpen

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Feb 2025

Latest episode

26 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Sept 2025

   They’re Playing Dirty. Dave’s Building a Movement.

   Dave Kerpen discusses the dishonest political attacks against him and his strategy to counter negativity with truth and transparency, aiming to restore trust in local government.

2. 

   28 Aug 2025

   Dave Fights Back

   Host Dave Kerpen shares his strategy for combating deceptive political attacks with truth and facts in this interview.

3. 

   6 Aug 2025

   $160K, Elvis Drama, & the Hardest Job I've Ever Had

   Host DAVE KERPEN shares his unfiltered experiences as a first-time candidate in North Hempstead, New York, discussing fundraising, local politics, and balancing family commitments, revealing the realities of running for office.

Who has been a guest on The Candidate with Dave Kerpen

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joe Scianablo
• Jon Kaiman
• Lisa McArdle
• Mariann Dalimonte
• Tom Garry

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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