From Battlefield to Ballot: A Veteran's Independent Bid for Congress

From Battlefield to Ballot: A Veteran's Independent Bid for Congress

In this episode, Special Forces veteran and Harvard graduate Shelane Etchison discusses her inspiring journey from the battlefield to the political arena as an independent candidate for North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. Drawing on her experiences in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, where she worked with Kurdish women fighters to combat ISIS, Shelane emphasizes the power of an independent swing vote and the need for strong, principled leadership. With her unique background and commitment to electoral reform, Shelane offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional two-party system, aiming to unite Americans across the political spectrum. Tune in to hear about Shelane's groundbreaking role in a pioneering military program, her pursuit of dual degrees from Harvard, and her captivating vision for revitalizing American politics. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_a2VCqBqIDs Follow Shelane Etchison: https://x.com/ShelaneEtchison | https://etchisonforcongress.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/shelaneforcongress Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang Get 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50 Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yang Get 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 ---- Subscribe to Forward: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1508035243 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/25cFfnG3lGuypTerKDxKia To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Tech to Politics: Greg Kidd’s Vision for Nevada and America's Future

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Neil Parikh, the visionary co-founder of Casper, reveals how he transformed the sleepy mattress industry into a booming business. Casper sold $100,000 worth of products on the first day, reaching $1 m...

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