The Campaign Strategist
Dive into the world of advocacy with The Campaign Strategist. Each episode features in-depth conversations with activists and experts who break down their approaches to planning, executing, and winning campaigns. Learn about the strategies that have shaped policies, changed minds, and mobilized communities. Perfect for anyone looking to amplify their impact and drive meaningful change.
New episodes on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month.
Podcasting since 2024 • 14 episodes
The Campaign Strategist
Latest Episodes
Nick Ahamed on How Progressives Can Win the Internet
Nick Ahamed, Deputy Executive Director of Priorities USA, joins Pete to break down the changing media landscape and what progressives must do to keep up. From the emotional resonance of abortion ads to why YouTube is essential for reaching youn...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:52
Indivisible's Dani Negrete on the Urgency of Building Power Before It’s Too Late
In this episode of The Campaign Strategist, Pete talks with Dani Negrete, National Political Director at Indivisible. Dani shares why “we don’t have four years to fix things,” drawing on lessons from recent campaigns and historical tre...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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46:45
Messaging Without Emotion or Risk = Political Failure — Saeed Mousavi
Pollster and strategist Saeed Mousavi joins The Campaign Strategist to explain why Democrats are losing emotional traction—and what it takes to reconnect. From risk-averse messaging to outdated research models, Saeed makes the case for...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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49:12
Why Restoring the Old Order Won’t Save Us | Michael Podhorzer Explains
Michael Podhorzer joins host Pete Altman to talk about what really happened in the 2024 election—and why the fight ahead isn’t about restoring the old order, but building a new one. From the failures of civil institutions to the importance of u...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:57
How Activists Stopped Fracking in NY—And What We Can Learn From It
In this episode of The Campaign Strategist, Rich Schrader and Kate Sinding Daly take us inside the eight-year campaign that led New York to ban fracking—making it the first state with significant gas deposits to stop the practice. Rich...
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Episode 9
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