Civil Unrest, Group Chats, and Representation: Rachel Hernandez on Governing as a First-Gen Mayor

03/04/2025 22 min

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Episode Synopsis

In late 2024, Rachel Hernandez ran a successful campaign to become mayor of Riverbank, California. A small town at the top of the state's central valley, Riverbank may not fit into what you imagine as California. There are no beaches or Hollywood signs here. The town follows the rhythm of the harvest with workers passing […]

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