A Progressive Art of War with Eric Hensal

What can Sun Tzu teach us about winning political power in 2025?In this new episode of The Campaign Strategist, I talk with Eric Hensal—veteran progressive strategist, author of A Progressive Art of War and host of the podcast Progressive Conjecture—about applying timeless military strategy to modern political challenges.We explore:Why progressives often lose not because of the opposition, but because of strategic misstepsHow to think like an organizer and a generalThe importance of deception, clarity, and preparation in narrative and coalition workWhy “knowing the ground” matters more than moral certaintyWhat Biden, rural outreach, and “melting ICE” can teach us about smart campaignsEric’s approach is provocative, practical, and rooted in decades of experience across labor, government, and political campaigns.#PoliticalStrategy #CampaignStrategy #Advocacy #ProgressivePolitics #NarrativeStrategy #MovementBuilding #TheCampaignStrategistFind and subscribe:Substack and your favorite platforms.Contact: [email protected] us on LinkedIn and Bluesky