Active Citizenry, Making Politics More Human, and a Tattoo or Two

11/10/2021 52 min Temporada 3 Episodio 13
Active Citizenry, Making Politics More Human, and a Tattoo or Two

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This week on the JUST podcast, Jes and Rob interview Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth. Dr. Ruth is a teacher at NC State, a former public school principal, and community organizer. 0:00 Episode starts 1:26 Rob's check in5:35 Jes's check in9:10 Dr. Terrance Ruth joins the call9:36 Jes introduces Dr. Ruth11:59 What drove your passion around justice?15:32 Tell us about your partnership with United Way20:42 Interlude22:33 Why did you decide to run for mayor?26:37 Where would you concentrate your efforts as mayor?32:12 What are some fusion friendships you have?38:19 What's one thing people can do to show up?40:44 Jes thanks Dr. Ruth for being a great role model42:03 Dr. Ruth says goodbye42:08 Debrief42:52 Jes's first takeaways44:08 Rob's takeaways47:06 Jes's second takeaways 52:04 Jes and Rob say goodbye52:14 OutroThank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!Follow DJ Pdogg online:www.djpdogg.comTwitterInstagramFollow Producer Lo KeyInstagramOur sponsors:ReCity NetworkCoastal Credit UnionOur hosts:Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet HomecomingRob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.Our Producer:Ben Azevedo, owner of Bear Cave AudioOur EditorChris Pappalardo