In the last episode of Blazers & Flag Pins before the August 7 primary election in Missouri, Hallie talks with David Seamon, who is running as a Democrat for Presiding Commissioner of Boone County in central Missouri. Hallie and David talk about the county commission, knocking on doors, and what it means to have a seat at the table.

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In Episode 11, Hallie sits down to talk with Dr. Ayanna Shivers, 2018 Democratic candidate for Missouri's Senate District 10, which includes just a sliver of the 4th Congressional District and extends east toward St. Louis. They discuss campaign strategies and volunteer work, women in politics, and the importance of getting out the vote.

Episode 11

In Episode 10, Hallie talks with Jim Hogan, the 2018 Democratic candidate for Missouri House District 126. Hallie and Jim talk about protecting public education, especially for smaller and rural districts, investing in Missouri's future, and campaigning door-to-door.

Episode 10

In Episode 9, Hallie talks with special guest Katy Geppert, the 2018 Democratic candidate for MIssouri's 3rd Congressional District. Hallie and Katy, also a scientist, talk about the challenges and opportunities of being women and outsiders in politics, the constraints of the gig economy, health care access, and student debt, and developing positions based on research and evidence.

Episode 9

In Episode 8, Hallie talks with special guest Kevin Nelson, a 2018 Democratic candidate for Missouri's House District 60. Hallie and Kevin have a wide-ranging discussion and talk about his career as a nurse, how his first run for elected office is informing his campaign now, the role of unions in building the middle class, and keeping people the focus of politics.

Episode 8

In Episode 6, Hallie talks with Bryan Struebig, a small business owner and a 2018 Democratic candidate for the 6th Senate District in Missouri, about the economic crises facing rural Missouri, the need for outside-the-box thinking to help local farmers and communities, and connecting with voters on the campaign trail.

Episode 6

In Episode 5, Hallie talks with Jamie Blair, mom, activist, and 2018 Democratic candidate for the 43rd House District in Missouri, about finding pathways to activism (even when it’s uncomfortable), improving our political discourse through genuine engagement with one another, and supporting young students who are leading us all forward.

Episode 5

In Episode 4, Hallie talks with Adrian Plank, union carpenter and 2018 Democratic candidate for the 47th House District in Missouri, about the importance of union jobs, being inspired by Bernie Sanders and Our Revolution, and bringing people back to politics to find common ground across the political spectrum.

Episode 4

In Episode 3, Hallie talks with special guest Dr. Maren Bell Jones, 2018 Democratic candidate in Missouri's 44th House District, about working on the March for Science, how being a veterinarian helped prepare her for running for office, and communicating both facts and values to the public.

Episode 3

In Episode 2, Hallie talks with special guest, Michela Skelton, 2018 Democratic candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives in District 50. Hallie and Michela discuss CAFOs and education, the importance of community, and keeping your eye on the bigger picture,

Episode 2

In Episode 1, Hallie talks about her decision to run for office, the challenges of transitioning into being a candidate, the historic waves of women and scientists seeking elected office in 2018, and the barriers that less privileged candidates face in hitting the campaign trail.

Episode 1

What's it like to run for Congress as a first-time candidate? In Blazers & Flag Pins, Hallie--a young progressive scientist in Missouri--pulls back the curtain on campaigning. Episodes posted weekly.

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