Politics For Happy People
A podcast about politics for happy people!
Politics For Happy People
Latest Episodes
Confessions of a Freshman Legislator
North Carolina State Representative Brian Echevarria joins Joseph Backholm to share what he’s learned during his first two years inside the state legislature. Echevarria reflects on entering politics as a small business owner, father, and Chris...
Men in the WNBA? Former trans shares thoughts
Joseph Backholm sits down with Walt Heyer, who shares his personal story of undergoing gender reassignment surgery, living as a woman for eight years, and eventually returning to living as a man. Heyer explains why he believes trauma and advers...
When Convictions Collide With Culture
The culture keeps asking people to ignore uncomfortable truths—but what happens when someone refuses? Joseph and Ashley discuss the growing number of female athletes speaking out against men competing in women’s sports and the backlash that can...
Parents Push Back. Socialists Push Forward.
This week on Politics for Happy People, Joseph and Ashley unpack the controversy surrounding a Wake County elementary school's hiring decision that has sparked outrage among parents and drawn national attention. They also examine what a Democra...
Democratic Socialists Are Taking Over
This week on Politics for Happy People, Joseph Backholm and Ashley Vaughan unpack two stories they believe reveal where America's political future may be headed. First, they discuss why Planned Parenthood is once again receiving Medica...
