#725 Can Politics Right Now Be Hopeful? Ft. Sen. Julia Salazar and Sofia Warren

Hosts: Milly, Julia Salazar, Sofia Warren Topics: New York State Senator Julia Salazar and Cartoonist Sofia Warren join the Sup to talk about the new book, Radical: My Year With A Socialist Senator, which follows Senator Salazar’s first year in office. They discuss the responsibilities of State Senators, and why it’s important to follow and engage in local politics—because it feeds a healthy democracy. Why Sofia took on the challenge of writing, and what she hopes her audience will learn about the importance of active civic engagement Why the trusting relationship between Sofia and Julia has been so foundational to the writing and illustrating of the novel. What Julia has learned as a Latina in politics, and how she hopes to inspire the next generation to see government as within reach.  Be sure to check out “Radical: My Year With A Socialist Senator” in (local) bookstores or online today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices