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Amy M

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Foolishly optimistic about politics, realistically skeptical about everything else. Reporting on 2026 candidates and their missions.

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New episode with Neal Carter - we talk politics, international affairs, and so much more. #fy #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #nextgenerationofleaders by @thefoolishoptimist

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#thefoolishoptimistpodcast. We’re taking a short break and will be back. Thank you all so much. #fy #nextgenerationofleaders by @thefoolishoptimist

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Are you a candidate? Are you thinking about running? This episode is for you. Neal Carter is a political consultant, the founder of the Black Consultant Network and Nu View Consulting, and we’re talking about everything. Full episode out Wednesday. #fy #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #nextgenerationofleaders @nealzonwheelz by @thefoolishoptimist

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Neal Carter is our next guest. If you want to be in politics, a consultant, or a candidate this episode is for you. #fy #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #nextgenerationofleaders by @thefoolishoptimist

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New episode out today with @jaredsluss . Find it wherever you get your podcasts #fy #alabama #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #nextgenerationofleaders by @thefoolishoptimist

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Diversity of thought is not. A. Bad. Thing. @slussforsenate is our next guest. Full episode out tomorrow. #fy #alabama #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #nextgenerationofleaders by @thefoolishoptimist

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No no. That’s the job. @slussforsenate is our next guest. We cover everything. Gerrymandering. Christianity. Identity politics. And holding politicians accountable. Full episode on Wednesday. #fy #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #nextgenerationofleaders #alabama by @thefoolishoptimist

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This is why everyone is so adamant about state races. Make sure YALL vote and vote down the ballot. @slussforsenate is one of those state races. Let’s take the state houses back. #fy #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #nextgenerationofleaders #alabama by @thefoolishoptimist

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@slussforsenate is running in one of the most winnable seats in Alabama. Our full convo is out next Wednesday. #fy #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #nextgenerationofleaders #alabama by @thefoolishoptimist

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New episode. Out now with @juliezforsc HD 71. #fy #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #nextgenerationofleaders #southcarolina by @thefoolishoptimist

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Eldest daughters unite. @juliezforsc is our next guest on #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #fy #nextgenerationofleaders she’s running #southcarolina house district 71. Full episode out on Wednesday. by @thefoolishoptimist

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@juliezforsc is a mental health professional and our next guest on #thefoolishoptimistpodcast #fy #nextgenerationofleaders #southcarolina she’s running for HD71 by @thefoolishoptimist

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