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
So, What Does a President Actually Do?
Summary
Today 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 official powers, the practical limits, and whether someone like me — or maybe like you — could actually do it.
In This Episode, I Talk About
- What the Constitution actually says about presidential powers
- What the President can’t do (hint: it’s a lot)
- Why values matter more than slogans
- Whether a regular person could actually take on the role
Resources & Links
- Article II of the U.S. Constitution - https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/article-2/
- USA.gov – What the President Does - https://www.usa.gov/presidents
- Brookings – What Presidents Can and Can’t Do - ““Do eroding presidential norms undermine constitutional principles?” - https://www.brookings.edu/articles/do-eroding-presidential-norms-undermine-constitutional-principles/
Listener Question
If you had to take over as President tomorrow, what’s the first thing you’d want to do — and the one thing you’d totally dread?
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