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
The First Amendment: What It Says… and What It Means Right Now
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In the Season 2 premiere of Why Not Me? we take a closer look at one of the most well-known — and often misunderstood — parts of the U.S. Constitution: the First Amendment.
From freedom of religion to speech, press, and the right to assemble, this episode explores what these protections actually mean — and why they matter more than ever. We unpack common misconceptions, reflect on how these rights show up in everyday life, and ask a bigger question: Are we applying these freedoms consistently, even when it’s uncomfortable?
Because the true test of a free society isn’t how we protect the speech and beliefs we agree with — it’s how we handle the ones we don’t.
References & Resources
- The U.S. Constitution – First Amendment
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript - Why Press Freedom Matters: A roundtable featuring AP Executive Editor Julie Pace, Los Angeles Times Executive Editor Terry Tang, and Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg, held Monday, April 27, 2026
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Credits
Graphics and editing by Rory Lawson
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