PODCAST · news
Blaze the Trail (with Joanna Whaley)
by Joanna Whaley
Step onto the campaign trail with Joanna Whaley as she attempts to make history running for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 2 (Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, and Southgate, MI).Blaze the Trail is a limited podcast series that grants listeners exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to a truly groundbreaking political journey. Joanna is running to be one of the first openly transgender women elected to the Michigan Legislature, and her campaign is redefining what's possible in local politics.Each episode dives deep into the core issues affecting her downriver community, from economic development and infrastructure to education and healthcare access, while capturing the raw, unpredictable reality of a modern political race. You'll hear the strategic conversations, the candid moments on the road, and all the "crazy things" that happen when you're a trailblazer fighting for change.</
-
3
01 - Why On Earth Would You Run for Office?
In this first episode of the show, we step into the reasons Joanna decided to run for public office. With politics and our nation feeling more divided than ever, it can feel like a wild choice to get into politics at this time. Joanna talks about her past and what kicked her into running for the Michigan House of Representatives. CITIES IN JOANNA'S DISTRICT: Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and Southgate, MIPRIMARY ELECTION DAY: August 4th, 2026DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joannawhaleyVOLUNTEER WITH THE CAMPAIGN: https://www.joannawhaley.com/volunteer(Paid for by the Committee to Elect Joanna Whaley)
-
2
EP 0 - Trailer
FIRST EPISODE COMING MAY 4TH, 2026Get ready to meet the voice ready to ignite change in Lansing and Downriver. Joanna believes that the future is built when citizens are inspired, deeply engaged, and ready to walk the path of progress together. Ready to be the change? Subscribe to Blaze the Trail wherever you get your podcasts, share this trailer to amplify the show, and follow along on Joanna’s journey as she campaigns to represent you and our downriver community!New episodes arriving May 4th. Let's Blaze the Trail.DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joannawhaleyVOLUNTEER WITH THE CAMPAIGN: https://www.joannawhaley.com/volunteer
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Step onto the campaign trail with Joanna Whaley as she attempts to make history running for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 2 (Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, and Southgate, MI).Blaze the Trail is a limited podcast series that grants listeners exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to a truly groundbreaking political journey. Joanna is running to be one of the first openly transgender women elected to the Michigan Legislature, and her campaign is redefining what's possible in local politics.Each episode dives deep into the core issues affecting her downriver community, from economic development and infrastructure to education and healthcare access, while capturing the raw, unpredictable reality of a modern political race. You'll hear the strategic conversations, the candid moments on the road, and all the "crazy things" that happen when you're a trailblazer fighting for change.</
HOSTED BY
Joanna Whaley
Loading similar podcasts...
URL copied to clipboard!