The Foolish Optimist: Julie Z for SC HD 71

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Julie Zimmerman on Mental Health, Medicaid Expansion, and Community Leadership in South Carolina House District 71 Host Amy McDonald welcomes Julie Zimmerman, a licensed therapist and Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 71 (Irmo, Ballentine, Chapin in Richland County and two Lexington County precincts). 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:21 Why Julie Is Running 06:08 Grief and Taking Action 09:42 COVID Aftershocks and Connection 14:59 Affordability and Mental Health 16:10 Fixing Mental Health Access 24:25 Medicaid and Breaking Stigma 28:51 Where to Find Julie 29:32 Rapid Fire Questions 31:51 District 71 Map and Favorites 33:16 South Carolina Beauty and Wrap Up

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