Ep. 55: How to Flip a District and Stir an Old-Fashioned: Erin Petrey Edition

In this episode of Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer sit down with the unstoppable Erin Petrey — Kentucky native, bourbon expert, international policy nerd, former diplomat, job‑creator, Kentucky Colonel (yes, really), and now candidate for Congress in Kentucky’s trending‑blue 6th District. Basically: if LinkedIn were a person, it would be Erin — but way more fun. We dig into what it means to run a bold, progressive, populist campaign in a red‑leaning district, and Erin brings the fire on everything from affordability, living wages, healthcare reform, Citizens United, renewable energy, and how Democrats need a serious “hard reset.” She explains why running for something, not just against Trumpism, is the key to flipping red districts and rebuilding trust with working‑class voters everywhere. Erin also shares: 🔥 How she went from farm kid → Republican → Obama voter → progressive candidate 🔥 What voters in rural counties actually care about (spoiler: the same things urban voters do) 🔥 Why Democrats must stop talking down to rural communities 🔥 What it means to stand up to corporate PACs and build a true grassroots movement 🔥 How an old‑fashioned cocktail became the metaphor for her entire campaign (it actually works so check out her campaign video) If you’re working to build blue power in red communities, sharpen your grassroots organizing skills, or just want to hear a candidate with actual vision, this episode is your new favorite. Tune in, grab an old‑fashioned, and get inspired. 🥃💙 To learn more about Beyond Resistance: beyondresistancepod.com To Learn more about Erin Petrey and her campaign: erinpetrey.com