Justin Myers on Creating Sustainable Careers in Campaign Politics

In this episode of Political TrailMix, Taryn talks to Justin Myers, Executive Director of Blue Leadership Collaborative, about building strong campaign leadership through pay stability, training, and intentional support. Justin explains how Blue Leadership Collaborative recruits, trains, and retains diverse campaign managers across local, state, and federal races. He outlines the organization's core focus on year-round benefits, structured campaign management training, and direct access to professional networks. The episode also explores the role of AI in political campaigns, including its responsible use, research support, and detection of deepfake content. The conversation concludes with advice for candidates, guidance for individuals interested in getting involved in politics, and an explanation of why people-powered organizing remains essential during election cycles.       Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/corinne/bruxelles License code: WJR4OASKCN8ZIBTV Music by: Bruxelles by: Corinne