Pullups, Pasta, & Politics with Robbin

In this episode of Beyond the Campaign, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with political content creator Robbin, the voice behind Pullups, Pasta, & Politics. Together, they dive into the intersection of politics, social media, and everyday life, exploring how recent political and economic decisions are impacting small businesses and local communities across the country.Robbin shares her journey into political content creation, how she built an engaged online audience, and why she’s passionate about making government and policy issues more accessible through social media. The conversation also covers economic uncertainty, civic engagement, digital advocacy, and the growing role of creators in shaping political conversations online.What We're Talking About...Robbin’s journey creating Pullups, Pasta, & Politics and becoming a trusted political content creatorHow tariffs, inflation, and economic policies are impacting small businesses and everyday AmericansUsing social media platforms to educate voters, increase civic engagement, and discuss current political issuesWhy civics education and understanding how government works are more important than everThe role of digital creators in shaping political conversations and online activismBuilding an engaged online community around politics, advocacy, and public policyBreaking down complex government and policy topics into accessible, relatable contentThe intersection of politics, economics, small business challenges, and social media influenceEncouraging informed voting, political awareness, and community participationHow online political commentary is changing modern civic discourseChapters00:00 Introduction to Robbin and her mission01:39 Impact of tariffs on small businesses07:34 Origin story of Pullups, Pasta, & Politics10:29 Importance of political education and engagement15:08 Community and authenticity among creators18:14 Strategies for consistent content creation24:45 Reflections on future advocacy work