An Honorable Profession
Restore your faith in government with An Honorable Profession. Every Thursday, co-hosts Ryan Coonerty and Debbie Cox Bultan sit down with rising state and local Democrats, policy experts, and the nation’s top political minds for empowering and candid conversations about life in public service and government. Together with their guests – which include members of the Biden Administration, state legislators nationwide, and mayors from America’s top cities – Ryan and Debbie discuss the biggest issues facing Americans today and the decisive role that state and local leaders play in catalyzing progressive, pragmatic solutions.
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An Honorable Profession is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 259
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Representative Kristine Reeves on Her Path From Foster Care to the State House
In this week’s episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Washington State Representative Kristine Reeves. They talk about her youth in the foster care system and her path to becoming the first Afro-…
Comptroller Sean Scanlon on Problem Solving and Building Trust
In this week’s episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Sean Scanlon, who, after serving four terms in the Connecticut state legislature, was elected last November as Comptroller, m…
Representative Matt Wilhelm on Service, Restoring Trust in Government, and Engaging Young People in Politics
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty engages in a thought-provoking conversation with New Hampshire House Minority Leader Matt Wilhelm, who talks about how his diverse experiences, from the …
David Pepper on How Each of Us Can Save Democracy
In this week’s special episode, co-host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan engages in an urgent discussion about threats to our democracy with David Pepper, a former city and county official, former c…
Judge Monique Diaz Champions Justice for Families and Survivors
On the latest episode of An Honorable Profession, co-host Ryan Coonerty sits down with Bexar County, TX, District Judge Monique Diaz to discuss her path to public service, the unique role of judges i…
Delegate Adrian Boafo's Public Service Agenda
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty talks with Bowie, MD, Delegate Adrian Boafo, a dedicated advocate for community empowerment who is a leader on a wide range of policy issues, including c…
Delaware Representative Krista Griffith on Healthcare, Data Privacy and Turning Adversity Into Action
In this week’s episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty talks with North Wilmington, DE, Representative Krista Griffith. They discuss her key areas of legislative focus, such as expanding health care coverage …
Mayor Luke Bronin on Hartford's Comeback
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty engages in a captivating conversation with Mayor Luke Bronin of Hartford, CT about taking over a city experiencing its worst ever financial crisis and th…
Councilmember Colin Parent on Housing, Transportation, and Public Policy
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty speaks with La Mesa, CA Councilmember, and California State Assembly candidate Colin Parent. A prominent figure in housing, transportation, and environme…
Mary Ellen Wiederwohl on What to Know During Infrastructure Week
In our latest episode, released during Infrastructure Week, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, President and CEO of Accelerator for America, about her hopes for …
Eboo Patel on How to Strengthen our Democracy
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty talks with Eboo Patel, Founder and CEO of Interfaith America and the author of the book "We Need to Build: Field Notes for a Diverse Democracy." The conv…
Councilmember Ashley Vanorny on Balancing Work and Public Office
In this week’s episode, co-host Ryan Coonety talks with Cedar Rapids, IA, Councilmember Ashley Vanorny. Ashley brings a unique perspective to city government due to her professional background in hea…
Mike Schmuhl on How to Win in the Midwest
In this week’s episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Mike Schmuhl, who serves as the chair of the Indiana Democratic Party. Schmuhl, who started his career at the Washington Post…
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss on How to Build Equitable Communities
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty talks with Rosalynn Bliss, the first female Mayor of Grand Rapids, MI. They discuss her journey from social work to elected office, as well as the challe…
City Councilmember Erika Strassburger on The Role of Local Governments in Rebuilding Public Trust
In this week's episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Pittsburgh City Councilmember Erika Strassburger, the first woman elected to represent her district on the Council. Erika sh…
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on Housing, Inclusion, and Breaking through Glass Ceilings
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty talks with newly-elected Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. She and Governor Maura Healey are part of the first all-female executive team to…
Councilmember Raul Campillo on Making Government Work in San Diego
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty interviews San Diego, CA Councilmember Raul Campillo. They discuss the city's economic recovery from the COVID pandemic, including the impact of a succes…
Daniella Ballou-Aares Makes the Business Case for Strengthening Democracy
Following up on the release of the NewDEAL Forum's Democracy Playbook, this week's episode features Daniella Ballou-Aares, CEO and co-founder of the Leadership Now Project, a national membership org…
‘Accidental First Lady’ Kerry Kriseman on Public Service Behind the Scenes
In this week’s episode, we’re taking a look at public service from a slightly different perspective. Co-host Ryan Coonerty talks with Kerry Kriseman, wife of former NewDEAL Leader St. Petersburg, FL …
Jesica Mackey on the Importance of Diverse Voices in Government
In this week's episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Richland County, SC Councilmember Jesica Mackey, who made history in 2020 as the youngest African American woman ever elected…