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
What Does a Central Committee do Anyway? An interview with Linda Lamppert
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Summary
In 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 pay attention to what happens close to home.
Linda shares how her experiences as a parent in Howard County schools led her to become more involved in politics and advocacy. We discuss what a local Democratic Central Committee actually does, why local elections matter, and how decisions made at the county level can have a direct impact on issues like education, housing, and quality of life.
Resources Mentioned
- Howard County Democratic Central Committee
- Howard County Board of Education
- League of Women Voters
- PATH (People Acting Together in Howard)
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Graphics and editing by Rory Lawson
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