Episode SummaryYou don’t need a law degree, a million Instagram followers, or a private jet to run for president. Legally, the bar is low. But in practice? That’s a different story.In this episode, I unpack the real barriers to running for the highest office in the land — from fundraising and ballot access to party politics and media gatekeeping. It’s part behind-the-scenes explainer, part reality check, and part rallying cry for everyday people to imagine what might be possible if we rebuilt the system with us in mind.In This Episode, I Talk About:What the Constitution actually requires (spoiler: it’s not much)The real costs of running — financially and emotionallyWhat it takes to build a campaign team from scratchFundraising fatigue and how much time candidates spend just asking for moneyBallot access laws (like the 1M+ signatures you’d need to go nationwide)How political parties and media gatekeeping filter out “unserious” candidatesWhy regular people get left behind — and how that affects policy and democracyResources & Links:Ballot Access & RequirementsBallot Access for Presidential Candidates – BallotpediaCampaign Costs & Fundraising ExamplesOpenSecrets – 2020 Election CostsRFK Jr. Ballot Access Costs – NY PostListener Prompt:If you didn’t have to raise millions — or already be famous — would you ever consider running for something? What would make it feel possible? What’s keeping you — or someone you know — out?Support the Show:If this episode gave you something to think about, share it with someone. Leave a rating. Send a message. Start a conversation.Because democracy isn’t just for the powerful — it’s for all of us.Use this link to send us a text, or email us at the address in show notes.Email [email protected] Credits Graphics and editing by Rory Lawson Music by Universfield from Pixabay

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