Podcasts by Twitter Travels for Pete with Sue Ann Rawlins

Mike Schmuhl from 2022-09-28T15:59

Mike Schmuhl, former campaign manager for the Pete Buttigieg 2020 presidential primary campaign and the current Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party joins me to talk about Pete's campaign, Indiana...

Anthony Mercurio - Fundraising from 2022-08-30T09:16:09

Anthony Mercurio, former Investment Director for Pete Buttigieg's 2020 presidential primary campaign and Senior Advisor for the subsequent Win the Era PAC, joins me to talk about the ins and outs o...

Lis Smith - Any Given Tuesday from 2022-08-03T12:32:38

Lis Smith, former Senior Communications Advisor for the Pete 2020 primary campaign joins me to talk about her New York Times bestselling book, Any Given Tuesday - A Political Love Story. The conver...

Three Pete Books - Where we go from here with Lisa and Paul from 2022-01-20T15:29:07

In this episode, three writers – Lisa, Paul, and your fearless host – discuss their Pete 2020 memoirs and where they take us moving forward. In addition to my memoir Traveling the Trail for Pete – ...

Intermodal Transportation with Mike Schlichting from 2021-05-06T14:47:18

Mike Schlichting, a PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin Madison, joins me to talk about Intermodal Connections between air and rail—Railflyer—and how we can “Go Faster” with high speed ...

Cascadia Rail with Paige Malott from 2021-03-31T14:16:12

Paige Malott, Chair of Cascadia Rail, joins me to talk about advocacy for a high-speed rail project that would connect Portland to Seattle to Vancouver.

GPS with Caz Margenau from 2021-03-03T18:51:56

The GPS system that we all know and love from our phones falls under the US Department of Transportation. Why is this? And WHAT is it, exactly? Caz Margenau joins me to explain it all.

Auto Safety with Kristin Kingsley from 2021-02-12T18:56:12

Kristin Kingsley, an auto safety engineer, joins me to talk about vechicle safety, which falls under the DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It's not just about the cars themse...

Public Transit with Jenny and Ryan from 2021-02-02T16:22:11

In this discussion of public transit issues, Jenny @MisfitMuser brings her experience of depending upon an inadequate public transit system and Ryan @Omni42 contributes his public policy backgro...

Aviation with Michelle from 2021-01-27T17:59:58

Michelle @Lagreeneyes03 has enjoyed working in the field of aviation for most of her professional life. In this episode, Michelle talks about the FAA and what she sees as areas that need improvemen...

Highways with Transportation Engineer Jonathan French from 2020-12-29T16:38:35

Jonathan French, Transportation Engineer, joins me to talk about the piece he wrote for Medium entitled, "An Agenda for Highways and Bridges for a 21st Century Transportation Secretary". In it, ...

Julie - Buttons for Pete&Barnstormers from 2020-12-08T16:17:38

Julie Parker (@buttonspete) has developed a wonderful world of buttons and more as a grassroots fundraising effort in support of Pete for America, Biden for President and now Win the Era, Pete Butt...

The Pete Mosaic - Nicola Jane Buttigieg from 2020-08-06T14:20:03

Nicola Jane Buttigieg, creator of the Pete Mosaic, joins me to talk about the project from its inception to plans for the next phase. The Pete Mosaic is a digital image of Pete Buttigieg made up...

South Bend with Laura O'Sullivan from 2020-07-24T12:36:11

To get the South Bend perspective on the Rules of the Road, Laura O'Sullivan joins me to talk about her experience as Pete's Chief of Staff in the mayor's office and then as South Bend Political Di...

Content Production - Garret Brubaker from 2020-06-10T01:40

In this episode, Garret Brubaker, Post Production Manager for Pete for America, joins me to talk about the Rules of the Road on the content side of things.

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Organizing - Samantha Steelman from 2020-05-27T08:34:31

Samantha Steelman joins me to talk about the Rules of the Road on the campaign organizing side. Samantha was the Marathon States Organizing Director for Pete for America.

On the Campaign Trail - Nina Smith from 2020-05-19T12:53:20

How did Pete's Rules of the Road affect life on the campaign trail? Nina Smith, who was Pete's Traveling Press Secretary during the campaign, joins me to discuss.

Excellence and Joy - Verity from 2020-05-12T14:52:28

The final two Rules of the Road are EXCELLENCE and JOY. Joining me to discuss these gems is Verity Van Tassel Richards, @Gardeners4Pete.

Substance and Discipline - Kristi from 2020-04-28T14:53:26

SUBSTANCE and DISCIPLINE are the next two Rules of the Road. Joining me is Kristi Kelly to discuss how these two rules were crucial in the campaign and are valuable for any campaign to follow.

Boldness and Responsibility - Cleo from 2020-04-23T12:15:11

My guest Cleo Loughlin joins me for an insightful discussion of BOLDNESS and RESPONSIBILITY, the next two Rules of the Road from the Pete for America campaign.

Truth and Teamwork - Lauren from 2020-04-15T01:09

The next two Rules of the Road from the Pete Buttigieg campaign are TRUTH and TEAMWORK. Lauren Wagner (@GrandmasforPete) joins me to discuss what they mean and how they’re related. Hint: All the Ru...

Respect and Belonging - Paula from 2020-04-07T13:18:47

Although Pete Buttigieg is no longer running for President, his legacy lives on in the campaign's Rules of the Road, which are applicable for anything we do in life. In this episode, my guest Paula...

Minnesota Super Tuesday Prep from 2020-02-26T15:04:17

Things are heating up for Super Tuesday as Minnesota for Pete ramps up canvassing efforts in their sprint to help Pete win Minnesota. Gina, the Minnesota Volunteer Lead gives us the update and then...

Iowa City - Caucusing with Barbara Clark from 2020-01-28T19:04:29

It's 10 days before the Iowa Caucus and I'm in Iowa City talking to super-volunteer Barbara Clark (@spiritedstrider on Twitter). In addition to her Pete story, Barbara tells us how caucus night wil...

Snowbound in Minneapolis - Steve interviews Sue Ann from 2020-01-23T10:12:29

A snowstorm grounded our host in Minneapolis this weekend, so what a perfect opportunity to turn the tables. In this episode, Sue Ann's husband Steve takes on the role of interviewer. Listen as Sue...

Elise, the Traveler: Iowa and London from 2019-12-18T01:00

This time, Elise is the one who has been traveling and has great Pete stories to tell. From Interning in Grinnell, Iowa over the summer to her recent semester abroad in London, where she found Amer...

Omaha, Nebraska from 2019-12-11T01:00

I talked to Wes and Jodi from Omaha and Jana from Lincoln to find out what's going on in Nebraska for Pete. The bonus is that they're also helping out across the river in Iowa - in Council Bluffs.

Miami Beach - Myndee from New Orleans from 2019-11-26T01:00

In this episode, my Twitter friend Myndee (Mayor Pete Fan Girl) shares a personal story about the sense of belonging she feels from #TeamPete, and how this support network was there for her when...

Washington DC - Maryland and Virginia from 2019-11-19T17:36:04

Back in September, I attended a Lis Smith fundraiser in Washington DC where I met many of my DC Pete Twitter friends. In talking to them at the event, I could see how deeply involved they were i...

South Bend from 2019-11-13T09:31:51

I recently made my third trip to South Bend to see Twitter friends, old and new. I caught up with my Twitter Friend Joy, a real South Bender. Listen to what it's been like having Pete as Mayor and ...

Barnstormers - Des Moines IA from 2019-11-06T12:11:12

Come along on the Pete Barnstormers weekend to Des Moines, Iowa for the Liberty and Justice Fall Dinner. Listen in on the some of the Minnesota kickoff meeting; experience the roar of the crowd as ...

Home Base - Minnesota for Pete from 2019-10-31T16:04:33

In this first episode, we explore the grassroots efforts of the Minnesota for Pete group - from coffee meet-ups to a booth at the Minnesota State Fair to helping our neighbors in Iowa. More and ...