Why Not Me? 2028
What if a regular person ran for President?
Why Not Me? is a smart, thoughtful, sometimes funny podcast about one woman’s journey to ask that question — out loud. Shana is not a celebrity, not a billionaire, and not backed by a political machine. She’s a former nonprofit worker and PTA fundraiser, and current higher ed employee who’s spent her life working, parenting, and trying to make things better from the ground up.
In each episode, she explores what it would actually take for someone like her to run for the highest office in the land — from policy ideas to campaign hurdles, from civic curiosity to systemic barriers. Along the way, she asks bigger questions about leadership, representation, and what democracy really means in 21st-century America.
This isn’t a show about bashing politicians or pushing an agenda. It’s about making space for new voices, honest conversations, and people who’ve never seen themselves in power. If you've ever looked at a ballot and thought, “Seriously? These are my choices?” — this podcast is for you.
Why Not Me? 2028
Latest Episodes
Why Not Me? Okay…But Why Me?
Summary“Why do you want to be President?”It sounds like a question anyone running for President should be able to answer. But when Ted Kennedy was asked in 1979, his famously rambling response helped derail his campaign. An...
Anthony Lyon Literally Asks “Why Not Me?”
SummaryWhat makes someone decide to stop working behind the scenes and put their own name on the ballot?In this episode of Why Not Me?, I talk with Anthony Lyon, a 28-year-old candidate for the Maryland House of De...
Why Am I Celebrating?
SummaryThis week is a little different—no policy talk, no interviews, just . . . some reflection. LinksNational Park Service
Housing: Why Can't We Afford to Live Anywhere?
SummaryIn this episode of Why Not Me?, we take a look at one of the biggest challenges facing communities across America: affordable housing.We explore the many factors that have driven housing costs higher, includ...
What Does a Central Committee do Anyway? An interview with Linda Lamppert
SummaryIn this episode of Why Not Me?, I sit down with Linda Lamppert, candidate for the Howard County Democratic Central Committee, to talk about local politics, community involvement, and why ordinary people should pa...