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.
Episodes
12 episodes
Season 1 Finale
Episode SummaryWe made it! In this season finale, I take a step back to reflect on everything we’ve explored together. In this mini episode, I talk about the biggest lessons from Season 1 and what’s coming in Season 2....
Two Parties? Why Not More? Why Not None?
Episode Summary:In this episode, we ask a question that might sound radical… until you sit with it for a minute: Do we actually need political parties?Along the way, we talk about how those party dynamics impact ou...
Why Not a Teacher? A Conversation with Amy Brooks
SummaryRunning for office isn’t just something for career politicians or wealthy insiders. Sometimes it’s your neighbor, your kids’ teacher, or the mom you see at the grocery store.In this episode, Shana sits down with ...
Who Do You Believe Anymore?
SummaryTrust is the glue that holds democracy together. But today, Americans distrust almost everything — political parties, Congress, government agencies, even each other. In this episode, I look at where trust has frayed, where ...
The News Is Broken — Can We Fix It?
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Why Not Me?, we dive into the messy world of American media — from the early days of openly partisan newspapers, to the era of the Fairness Doctrine, to today’s fractured, 24-hour, hyper-...
Why Not Gen Z? A Conversation with My Daughter
DescriptionIn this special episode, I sit down with my daughter for a candid, funny, and sometimes surprising conversation about politics from a Gen Z perspective. From what frustrates her most about today’s leaders, to how young ...
What If We Had a Level Playing Field?
SummaryRunning for office isn’t just about good ideas or a desire to serve — it’s about access. And in America, access starts with money. A lot of it.In this episode, I take a closer look at why the cost of running for office ...
What If It’s You...Running for Something Else?
SummarySure, this podcast started with the idea of me running for President. But what if it’s you — and what if you’re not aiming for the White House? In this episode, we shift the focus from President to other nati...
Okay, What Would I Run On?
SummaryIn this episode, Shana lays out the foundational beliefs and big-picture ideas that would shape her platform — from fair wages and affordable healthcare to housing, taxes, education, justice reform, and more. She reflects on h...
So, What Does a President Actually Do?
SummaryToday I’m digging into the question behind the headlines: What does the President of the United States actually do? Beyond the big speeches and bigger headlines, what’s the real job description? We’ll look at the o...