Episode 13 - Active Citizenry, Making Politics More Human, and a Tattoo or Two

This week on the JUST podcast, Jes and Rob interview Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth. Dr. Ruth is a teacher at NC State, a former public school principal, and community organizer.

0:00 Episode starts

  • 1:26 Rob's check in

  • 5:35 Jes's check in

  • 9:10 Dr. Terrance Ruth joins the call

  • 9:36 Jes introduces Dr. Ruth

  • 11:59 What drove your passion around justice?

  • 15:32 Tell us about your partnership with United Way

  • 20:42 Interlude

  • 22:33 Why did you decide to run for mayor?

  • 26:37 Where would you concentrate your efforts as mayor?

  • 32:12 What are some fusion friendships you have?

  • 38:19 What's one thing people can do to show up?

  • 40:44 Jes thanks Dr. Ruth for being a great role model

  • 42:03 Dr. Ruth says goodbye

  • 42:08 Debrief

  • 42:52 Jes's first takeaways

  • 44:08 Rob's takeaways

  • 47:06 Jes's second takeaways

  • 52:04 Jes and Rob say goodbye

  • 52:14 Outro

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