EP 95 | Brad Sherman | Running for Governor, Grassroots vs Establishment, Property Taxes

In this episode of The Oliver Bardwell Podcast, I sit down with Brad Sherman, candidate for Governor of Iowa, for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, family, grassroots politics, medical freedom, property taxes, energy, and what it really takes to run statewide in Iowa.

Brad shares his personal story, what shaped his convictions, how personal loss deepened his sense of calling, and what separates him from the other candidates in this race. We also discuss emergency powers, constitutional guardrails, grassroots activism, and the growing divide between establishment politics and the people on the ground.

This was a powerful and honest conversation about leadership, service, freedom, and the future of Iowa.

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0:00 Why Anyone Would Run for Office
0:06 Campaign Update and Signature Collection
3:14 Raising Patriotic Children in a Progressive Environment
6:01 Personal Journey and Leadership Development
9:02 Political Involvement and Running for Office
12:15 Impact of Personal Loss on Political Aspirations
15:03 Running for Governor: Motivations and Timing
18:15 The Role of Primaries in Political Growth
21:12 Foundations of Freedom and Medical Freedom Advocacy
24:18 Constitutional Guardrails and Individual Liberty
27:13 Executive Actions and Long-Term Vision
28:35 Sponsor – Drill It Inc.
30:39 Grassroots Experience and Political Distinction
32:37 Grassroots Activism and Party Dynamics
40:27 Establishment vs. Grassroots: A Candidate’s Perspective
45:23 The Personal Journey: Family and Commitment to Service
52:23 COVID-19 and Emergency Powers: A Legislative Perspective
57:02 Property Taxes and Transparency in Government Spending
1:02:04 International Relations: The Iran Situation and National Security

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