Meet the Anti-Fascist Mom Running for Congress (with Robin Wilt)

Robin Wilt, a mom who is running for Congress, joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a thoughtful, honest conversation about how her experiences as a mom have shaped her political views. We talk about her adult children and how proud she is of them, the painful years-long legal battle her family endured in an effort to hold her son's school accountable for their poor handling of racist harassment and bullying he faced, and how she felt when her youngest came out to her as trans. We also discuss her daughter's experiences as a trans woman in sports and the discrimination she faced when policies were deliberately changed to exclude her.In the second half of the show, we explore how growing up as one of the few Black kids in Pittsford shaped Robin's perspective and her dedication to social justice, as well as the dilemma of where to send your biracial kids to school in the greater Rochester area. Robin also shares why she's running for office now, her fierce desire to protect people from the predations of the current administration, and what she hopes to achieve if elected. Sustainability, universal healthcare, education equity, and immigration justice are just a few of her key priorities as an anti-ICE, anti-genocide, anti-fascist, and anti-poverty candidate.Links:One of the Boys by Victoria Zeller – novel about a trans girl returning to the football team after her transitionRugby for All – organization advocating for more inclusive rugbyFor more about Robin and her campaign, check out her website and Instagram.Emily's website & Instagram.Key Dates & Deadlines:Deadline to register to vote (so that you are eligible to vote in the primary): June 13. If you are registering by mail, you must registration must be received by 6/13.On June 13, you can also register to vote in person at any early voting site.Early voting runs from June 13-June 21.The New York State primary election is on June 23, 2026. Polls are open 6am-9pm.Check out other election FAQs on the Monroe County website.To support the show, leave us a one-time (or recurring!) tip. We'll send you a sticker to say thanks!We're a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo is by Tenderchomps Art.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersVisit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!