LT Gov Juliana Stratton Speaks On Senate Run, Restorative Justice, Raising Minimum Wage + More

Jay Walker sits down with the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and U.S. Senate nominee, Juliana Stratton. Stratton opens up about her historic run for the Senate and the personal mission behind her leadership, sharing the moving story of her father being denied entry to the U.S. Capitol as a teenager—a building she now intends to serve in as only the sixth Black woman in the Senate’s history.The conversation dives deep into her work with the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) fund, where she has overseen the investment of over $280 million into Illinois communities to address the root causes of violence through restorative justice. From her partnership with Northwestern University to provide degree programs for inmates to her bold plan to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, Stratton provides a masterclass on how healing-centered policy can transform society.They also tackle the urgent issues of voter suppression, food insecurity, and the critical need to prioritize domestic healthcare and childcare over foreign conflict. This is a raw, soulful look at leadership, resilience, and the fight for a more equitable America.Podcast Sponsor DealsCode for ALL brands: JAYWALKER HyperNatural: 20% OFFPremium, naturally performing apparel. Eco-luxury for the modern man. Yarok Plant-Based Beauty: 15% OFF100% Vegan & organic hair care that nourishes the scalp and serenades the senses. Katie Waltman Jewelry: 20% OFFTimeless, handmade jewelry and effortless fashion with artisanal craftsmanship. Love, Indus: 21% OFFLuxury skincare mixing ancient rituals with modern technology for radiant skin. AKILA: 10% OFFIndependent, handmade eyewear from Los Angeles with a modern frame of mind. Cozy Earth: 41% OFFThe world's softest bamboo bedding and loungewear. Temperature-regulating luxury. Eric Javits: 20% OFFDesigner hats and accessories that blend uncompromising craftsmanship with sun protection See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.