Ep. 56: From Pasties to Power: How Callie Barr Plans to Flip the North

Strap in, snowflakes (the avalanche kind, not the internet kind) — this week’s episode brings the heat and the heart. Sarah and Jennifer sit down with Callie Barr, Michigan’s 1st District congressional candidate, community powerhouse, veteran advocate, mom, attorney, mediocre violinist, and elite-level cookie distributor. Callie breaks down what it means to fight for an Affordable LIFE — literally. Local housing, Income, Food, Essential care. It’s not just a slogan; it’s a blueprint for dignity in rural America. From disappearing labor & delivery units to burnout in the healthcare workforce to the rising cost of just . . . existing, Callie gets real about what’s keeping Northern Michigan families up at night — and what she plans to do about it. We cover it all: • Why rural hospitals are hanging by a thread • How veterans get trapped in red tape instead of supported • What building a blue wave (or avalanche) looks like in a district roughly the size of a small nation • The power of tiny protests in tiny towns • Why yard signs actually do matter Plus, in true Beyond Resistance fashion, we wrap things up with the most contentious political question of our time: How do you eat a pasty? (Callie’s answer may shock you. Or unite you. TBD.) If you’ve ever wondered what real, boots-on-the-ground democracy-building sounds like — or if you just want to feel a little less alone in your own red pocket of the world — this episode is your new therapy session. Plug in. Get inspired. And maybe grab a pasty. To download the FREE Beyond Resistance Blueprint: 5 Steps for Building Blue Power visit: beyondresistancepod.com To learn more about Callie Barr and her campaign visit: callieforcongress.com @Callie4Congress