No. 13 - Where Do We Go From Here? Pt. II with Mayra Macías
Two weeks after Election Day the sitting president, Donald Trump, still has not conceded that he lost the race to President-Elect Joe Biden. Political operative and organizer Mayra Macías joins host JP Reynolds to discuss what Trump's resilience means for U.S. democracy, the power of coalition building, and what's exciting about our journey forward as a nation.
About Mayra Macías:
Mayra Macías is a highly sought-after organizer, educator, and political operative. She joined the Latino Victory Project in 2017, serving as national political director and vice president before taking the role as executive director. Mayra was the architect behind Latino Victory’s 74% win rate in the 2018 cycle — playing a critical role in electing the most diverse congressional class in history. Mayra began her work in politics as a field organizer for the 2012 Obama campaign, working in the Little Havana office. After working in several issue-based campaigns, Mayra transitioned to the Florida Democratic Party, serving first as the Hispanic outreach director for South Florida and then as the deputy political director where she helped flip the Sarasota City Council. Mayra then transitioned from politics to policy by joining the Capitol Hill Fellowship, working for Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro, D-CT. Mayra returned to Florida the summer of 2016 and became the Florida Democratic Party’s political director — becoming the first Latina to hold this position. Mayra’s media appearances include CNN’s New Day with Chris Cuomo, Telemundo, and Univision. She has been featured on The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Miami Herald, NBC News, Vox, Business Insider, Politico, and The Hill.
About JP Reynolds:
Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.
Conversation Topics:
The State of Our Democracy (4:56) • Holding Politicians Accountable (12:06) • Reducing the Weight of Presidential Office (22:34) • What's Exciting About the Future of Politics? (27:16) • Dealing with Desensitization (40:28)
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