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Raised Red, Living Blue
by Raised Red, Living Blue
A podcast about life as progressives in a deeply conservative state. Hosted by Jason Will and Sloane Rhoden.
Episodes
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Ron Sparks Wants to Protect Alabama Farmers & Consumers | Commissioner of Agriculture
Ron Sparks Wants to Protect Alabama Farmers & Consumers | Commissioner of Agriculture We sit down with Ron Sparks, candidate for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture, to discuss his decades of public service, his record leading the Department of Agriculture and Industries, and his plans to address...
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From City Council to Congress: Maurice Mercer’s Vision for Alabama
From City Council to Congress: Maurice Mercer’s Vision for Alabama In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Maurice Mercer, Democratic candidate for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District, for a conversation about public service, leadership, affordability, and what it takes to...
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She’s Fighting for Women, Workers & Rural Alabama | Katie Kramer for Alabama State Senate District 8
She’s Fighting for Women, Workers & Rural Alabama | Katie Kramer for Alabama State Senate District 8 In Season 2, Episode 16 of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Katie Kramer, candidate for Alabama State Senate District 8, for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey, her experience…
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Why a 22-Year-Old Is Running for Alabama’s State Legislature | Christian Martin for HD 16
Why a 22-Year-Old Is Running for Alabama’s State Legislature | Christian Martin for HD 16 In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Christian Martin, a 22-year-old Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 16, for a wide-ranging conversation about his political journey…
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"If No One Else Would Fight, I Would" | Amanda Pusczek for Congress
"If No One Else Would Fight, I Would" | Amanda Pusczek for Congress In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Amanda Pusczek, Democratic candidate for Alabama's 4th Congressional District, for a wide-ranging conversation about healthcare, government accountability, and why she...
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Can a Working-Class Candidate Beat Washington Politics | Ashtyn Kennedy for Congress
Can a Working-Class Candidate Beat Washington Politics | Ashtyn Kennedy for Congress In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Ashtyn Kennedy, Democratic candidate for Alabama's 6th Congressional District, for one of our most wide-ranging conversations yet. Born and raised in...
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Why This Army Veteran Is Running for Congress in Alabama | Lee McInnis for Congress
Why This Army Veteran Is Running for Congress in Alabama | Lee McInnis for Congress In Season 2, Episode 12 of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Lee McInnis, candidate for Alabama's 3rd Congressional District, to discuss a lifetime of service and why he believes America needs a new...
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North Alabama Needs Leadership, Not Political Theater | Dr. Candice Duvieilh
In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Dr. Candice Duvieilh, Democratic candidate for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, for a conversation about leadership, accountability, and the future of North Alabama. A proud North Alabamian, former public school teacher, government...
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The TRUTH About Alabama Power & Who It Really Serves | Jeff Ramsey’s Plan for Change
In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Jeff Ramsey for a critical conversation about one of the biggest financial pressures facing Alabama families today — the rising cost of power.As many Alabamians struggle to afford groceries, gas, rent, and medical bills, utility costs...
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Cutting Through the Noise: Dr. Will Boyd Listens to Alabama Communities
Cutting Through the Noise: Dr. Will Boyd Listens to Alabama Communities We hit the road with Dr. Will Boyd, Democratic candidate for Alabama Governor, as he takes his campaign directly to the people through his “Cutting Through the Noise” Tour — stopping in local barbershops and community spaces...
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“Accidental Activist” Fighting for Alabama Change | Stephanie LaFleur
“Accidental Activist” Fighting for Alabama Change | Stephanie LaFleur In Season 2, Episode 9 of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Stephanie LaFleur, candidate for the Alabama Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) – District 97. Known online as @glyterpixie on TikTok, Stephanie built a…
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The Real Fight for Alabama’s Working Class | Taylor Cook
The Real Fight for Alabama’s Working Class | Taylor Cook In Season 2, Episode 8 of Raised Red, Living Blue, we continue our conversation with Taylor Cook, Democratic candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 43. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and raised in Geneva, Alabama,...
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Meet Dr. Candice Duvieilh: What Competent Leadership Looks Like in Alabama
Meet Dr. Candice Duvieilh: What Competent Leadership Looks Like in Alabama In this new episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Dr. Candice Duvieilh, Democratic candidate for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, for a conversation centered on preparation, policy, and what competent...
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Building an Alabama That Works for Everyone | Taylor Cook
Building an Alabama That Works for Everyone | Taylor Cook In the new episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Taylor Cook, Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 43, for a grounded conversation about stepping into public service in one of the toughest political environments…
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More Than A Campaign: Mandie Ledkins on Representing Everyday Alabamians
More Than A Campaign: Mandie Ledkins on Representing Everyday Alabamians In Part 2 of our conversation with Mandie Ledkins, candidate for Alabama State Senate, District 14, we go deeper into her vision for grassroots leadership, accessible policy, and why amplifying the voices of everyday...
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Mandie Ledkins on Grassroots Politics and Running for Alabama State Senate
Mandie Ledkins on Grassroots Politics and Running for Alabama State Senate In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we’re joined by Mandie Ledkins, an Alabaster resident and lifelong Alabamian who has announced her candidacy for Alabama State Senate, District 14. Mandie grew up in Fort Payne…
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Breaking the POLITICAL MOLD in Alabama with Chad "Chig" Martin
Breaking the POLITICAL MOLD in Alabama with Chad "Chig" Martin In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Chad “Chig” Martin, entrepreneur and candidate for Governor of Alabama, to talk about why he’s jumping into one of the state’s toughest political races and what he believes...
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Why Women Defend the Systems That HARM Them
Why Women Defend the Systems That HARM Them This conversation doesn’t get easier — it gets more honest. In Season 2, Episode 2 of Raised Red, Living Blue, we continue our conversation with Leisha Sayers — known online as @alabama.disgrace — diving deeper into the uncomfortable truths about...
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Why So Many Women Vote AGAINST Their Own Rights | Raised Red, Living Blue
Why So Many Women Vote AGAINST Their Own Rights | Raised Red, Living Blue In Season 2, Episode 1 of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Leisha Sayers, known on TikTok as @alabama.disgrace — a bold, unapologetic Southern woman challenging patriarchy, MAGA politics, and religious control from...
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America Is Being Groomed — And Too Few Are Paying Attention
America Is Being Groomed — And Too Few Are Paying Attention In Episode 54 of Raised Red, Living Blue, host Jason Will delivers his third solo episode — a raw, unfiltered deep dive into the politics of fear, media misinformation, and the accelerating erosion of democratic norms in America. This...
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The REAL Story Behind Alabama’s Book Bans
The REAL Story Behind Alabama’s Book Bans In Episode 53 of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Angie Hayden, Co-Founder of Read Freely Alabama, and Krysti Shallenberger, Public Policy Director, for an urgent and wide-ranging conversation about the growing censorship crisis facing Alabama’s...
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Democracy Is More Than Voting: Inside the Fight for Fair Maps in North Carolina
Democracy Is More Than Voting: Inside the Fight for Fair Maps in North Carolina In this powerful Episode 51 of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Marques Thompson, Organizing Director at Democracy North Carolina, to unpack what’s really happening to voting rights — and how everyday people...
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Book Bans, Libraries & Liberty: Inside Alabama’s Fight Against Censorship
Book Bans, Libraries & Liberty: Inside Alabama’s Fight Against Censorship In Episode 52 of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with Angie Hayden, Co-Founder of Read Freely Alabama, and Krysti Shallenberger, the organization’s Public Policy Director, to examine the growing effort to remove books...
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MAGA Mythbusting 101: Illegal Immigration, Guns, and the Boat Strike Lies
MAGA Mythbusting 101: Illegal Immigration, Guns, and the Boat Strike Lies In this solo episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason Will dives straight into the misinformation machine driving today’s MAGA political narrative. From illegal immigration myths to gun law fearmongering to the viral “drug...
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A Republican Speaks Out: Case Dixon on Tariffs, War Powers & the Future of Alabama
A Republican Speaks Out: Case Dixon on Tariffs, War Powers & the Future of Alabama In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Case Dixon, a young Republican congressional candidate who’s breaking from the traditional mold. From tariffs and healthcare to executive war powers and government...
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A Different Kind of Candidate: Why Hazel Floyd Is Betting on Alabama’s Future at Just 21
A Different Kind of Candidate: Why Hazel Floyd Is Betting on Alabama’s Future at Just 21 Hazel Floyd isn’t running a traditional campaign — and that’s exactly the point. At just 21 years old, she’s stepping into Alabama politics with a message rooted in empathy, inclusion, accountability, and…
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Adam Incrediberry: Living Blue in the Heart of MAGA Country
Adam Incrediberry: Living Blue in the Heart of MAGA Country In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason sits down with Adam Incrediberry — the Alabama creator who looks like the perfect MAGA stereotype… but has become one of the loudest, funniest, and most honest progressive voices in the...
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From Wrongful Arrest to U.S. Senate: Dakarai Larriett on Surviving Injustice & Running for Office
From Wrongful Arrest to U.S. Senate: Dakarai Larriett on Surviving Injustice & Running for Office In this powerful episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, host Jason Will sits down with Dakarai Larriett, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, to unpack his incredible journey from being...
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The Fight for Alabama’s Future: Jeff Alabama's Hard Truth About Organizing in the South
The Fight for Alabama’s Future: Jeff Alabama's Hard Truth About Organizing in the South In Part 2 of our conversation with Jeff Alabama — viral TikTok creator with over 100K followers and founding member of the Mobile Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) — we dig deeper into what real change in...
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Breaking the Red Stereotype: Jeff Alabama on Socialism, Faith & Change in the Deep South
Breaking the Red Stereotype: Jeff Alabama on Socialism, Faith & Change in the Deep South In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we’re joined by Jeff Alabama — a viral TikTok creator with over 100K followers and a founding member of the Mobile Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Jeff…
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MAGA Rage, Misinformation & the Death of Common Sense
MAGA Rage, Misinformation & The Death of Common Sense In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason Will dives deep into the chaos of misinformation, MAGA outrage, and the slow death of common sense in America. What started as a simple Facebook post about community and hope spiraled into a...
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From Segregation to Success: Larry Thornton on Race, Growth & Winning in Life
From Segregation to Success: Larry Thornton on Race, Growth & Winning in Life In Episode 41 of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason welcomes Larry D. Thornton Sr., a pioneer in business, art, and personal growth. Larry broke barriers as the first African American McDonald’s franchise owner in Alabama,...
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Dr. Will Boyd on Alabama’s Future: Why People Matter More Than Politics
Dr. Will Boyd on Alabama’s Future: Why People Matter More Than Politics In Episode 41 of Raised Red, Living Blue Podcast, we continue our conversation with Dr. Will Boyd, a longtime civic leader, pastor, and the 2026 Democratic candidate for Governor of Alabama. This second part of the interview...
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Why Dr. Will Boyd Is Running for Governor of Alabama in 2026 | Part 1
Why Dr. Will Boyd Is Running for Governor of Alabama in 2026 | Part 1 In Episode 40 of Raised Red, Living Blue Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Will Boyd, a servant-leader, pastor, academic, and the 2026 Democratic candidate for Governor of Alabama, to discuss why he decided to run and what he hopes...
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From Marriage to Motherhood to Coming Out: Becca McGee’s Story
From Marriage to Motherhood to Coming Out: Becca McGee’s Story In this episode, Sloane sits down with Becca McGee—podcaster, salon owner, mom, and manifesting queen—for a raw and honest conversation about identity, community, and healing. Becca opens up about her journey of coming out after...
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From Smear Campaigns to Speaking Out: Why We Won’t Stay Silent
From Smear Campaigns to Speaking Out: Why We Won’t Stay SilentIn Episode 38 of Raised Red, Living Blue, Sloane Rhoden and Jason Will tackle one of the most explosive weeks in American politics. From the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the weak responses from political leaders, to the...
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The Truth About Alabama’s IVF Ruling: A Conversation with AshLeigh Dunham and English Layman
The Truth About Alabama’s IVF Ruling: A Conversation with AshLeigh Dunham and English Layman In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, Sloane welcomes back English Layman and introduces Ashleigh Dunham, candidate for Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Together, they dive into the...
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The Power of Women in Politics: Liz Lane’s Vision for Hoover, AL
The Power of Women in Politics: Liz Lane’s Vision for Hoover, AL In Episode 33 of Raised Red, Living Blue Podcast, Sloan and Jason welcome Liz Lane, a first-time candidate running for Hoover City Council, Place 3. Liz opens up about her journey from artist and small business owner to political...
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Alabama’s New Political Voice: Landon Britton on Youth, Change & Courage
Alabama’s New Political Voice: Landon Britton on Youth, Change & Courage At just 26 years old, Landon Britton is stepping into Alabama politics with a bold message: it’s time for a new generation of leaders. In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, Landon shares why he chose to run for Alabama...
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Building a Better Hoover: Liz Lane on Education, Arts & Growth
Building a Better Hoover: Liz Lane on Education, Arts & GrowthIn Part 2 of our interview with Liz Lane, candidate for Hoover City Council Place 3, we explore her vision for a stronger, more inclusive Hoover.Liz discusses:— The urgent need to address flooding and promote sustainable growth—...
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Trump’s First 200 Days: The Good, The Bad & The WTF with Justin Jones
Trump’s First 200 Days: The Good, The Bad & The WTF with Justin Jones In Episode 32 of Raised Red, Living Blue, host Jason Will sits down with returning guest Justin Jones to dissect Donald Trump’s first 200 days of his second term. From the chaos of Project 2025 and the politicization of...
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The Cost of Speaking Out: Pride, Politics, and Losing Followers
The Cost of Speaking Out: Pride, Politics, and Losing FollowersIn Episode 31 of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason and Sloane reconnect for a heartfelt conversation reflecting on Pride Month, visibility, and the fight for inclusion in a politically divided South. Sloan shares powerful takeaways from...
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Showing Up Loud and Queer in Alabama — A Raw Conversation with Jamie Miller & Joey Morris
Showing Up Loud and Queer in Alabama — A Raw Conversation with Jamie Miller & Joey Morris In Episode 30 of Raised Red, Living Blue, we’re joined by Jamie Miller and Joey Morris — two queer Alabamians who are showing up, speaking out, and refusing to leave the places that shaped them. Both raised…
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“My Pastor Called Me In” | Jamie & Joey Share Raw Coming Out Journeys
“My Pastor Called Me In” | Jamie & Joey Share Raw Coming Out Journeys In this deeply personal Pride Month special of Raised Red, Living Blue, hosts sit down with longtime friends Jamie Miller and Joey Morris for a powerful conversation about growing up queer in the South — and everything that…
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“I Lost 3,000 Followers—And I Don’t Regret It”: Lindsay Sport Gets Real
“I Lost 3,000 Followers—And I Don’t Regret It”: Lindsay Sport Gets RealIn this vulnerable and electrifying episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we sit down with the dynamic Lindsay Sport—a former athlete, small-town Alabama native, and now unapologetic advocate—for an honest conversation about...
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Pride Month Special: Lindsay Sport on Owning Her Queer Identity
Pride Month Special: Lindsay Sport on Owning Her Queer IdentityIn this special Pride Month episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we’re honored to sit down with Lindsay Sport—a powerful voice who shares her coming out story, her journey of self-discovery, and what it means to embrace queerness in...
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God, Guilt & Getting Out: What It Means to Deconstruct in the Deep South
God, Guilt & Getting Out: What It Means to Deconstruct in the Deep South In this moving and cathartic episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason sits down with Kat O’Neil—Alabamian, political advocate, and survivor of religious trauma—for a raw conversation about what it means to untangle faith,...
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The Myth of a Christian America: Justin Jones Breaks It Down
In this intellectually rich and refreshingly honest episode, Raised Red, Living Blue welcomes back Justin Jones—former pastor and writer behind Dispatches from Alabama—for a deep conversation on religion, power, and the myth of a Christian America. From the influence of the Enlightenment to the...
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Voting Against Yourself: MAGA Hypocrisy, Delusion & Denial with Tracey Stillman
Voting Against Yourself: MAGA Hypocrisy, Delusion & Denial with Tracey StillmanIn this fiery and candid episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, co-hosts Jason and Sloane are joined by Texas-based loan officer Tracey Stillman, who was raised in a conservative household and now identifies as proudly...
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MAGA vs. Jesus: Christianity Hijacked by Nationalism
MAGA vs. Jesus: Christianity Hijacked by Nationalism In this thought-provoking episode, Raised Red, Living Blue welcomes Justin Jones, a former pastor and faith-rooted political writer, to unpack the growing tension between Christianity and MAGA nationalism. With honesty and depth, Justin shares...
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