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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 26 MIN

Amber Goodwin on why she’s running for City Council in Austin after a career in activism and law

from Firestarters with Shannon Watts · host Shannon Watts and Amber Goodwin

Amber Goodwin is a lawyer, organizer, and public safety advocate who has spent her career working with communities and fighting for safety, health, and opportunity. She currently serves as an Assistant District Attorney in Travis County, where she is fighting the good fight against gun violence. She is running for Austin City Council because this moment demands leadership that listens, organizes, and delivers.In this conversation, we discussed how the 2015 shooting in Charleston inspired her fight against gun violence, how you can accomplish big things with small groups of people, why she decided to run for Austin City Council, and how affordability is a big issue for her constituents and how it goes hand-in-hand with violence prevention.Connect with Amber: Instagram | Website | Donate If you’re looking to unleash your potential, find your personal, professional, or political fire, and to connect with a community who is doing the same, click here to learn more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe

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