Our guest for this episode is Jillian Schoene, Executive Director of Emerge Oregon (emergeor.org), an organization that recruits, trains, and supports female Democrats seeking elected office at all levels. Jillian discusses her relationship to political outrage and the obstacles in the way of achieving greater diversity among political candidates and elected officials.This episode features "The Enchantress of Numbers," an original song by Portland band, Ruby Calling (rubycalling.com). The song is about Ada Lovelace, the daughter of Lord Byron, who is credited with writing the world’s first computer program in 1843. According to the songwriter, "her mom thought Lord Byron was too flighty, so she got Ada all sorts of tutors in mathematics and science."Jack's novel, "1994, a novel of politics," is available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1073741834).

Pothole Problem Podcast

Episode 2—Obstacles to Seeking Public Office

In the pilot episode, the host explains the concept of the pothole problem and the intention of the podcast, and his teenage son interviews him about the evolution of his own political outrage.This episode features "Stickin' It to the Man,” an original song by Greg Weinger.

Episode 1—The Pothole Problem

Outrage, frustration, fear, and confusion are common feelings about politics in America today. It's no fun to feel this way. The Pothole Problem Podcast features interviews with activists, public servants, and political observers discussing how they work with and make use of their outrage. The intention is to examine different ways of looking at the world in order to cultivate a relationship to politics that is less frustrating and more satisfying.

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Episode 2—Obstacles to Seeking Public Office

Episode 1—The Pothole Problem