An Honorable Profession

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Maricopa County (AZ) Recorder Adrian Fontes, who is working to make elections more voter-centric in the nation's 3rd largest voting jurisdiction after surprising himself in 2016 by running for office - and winning.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Ian Kahn, who played General George Washington on AMC's Turn and who is now dedicating himself to American politics and supporting the renewal of political leadership in the model of General Washington and the historic forefathers of democracy.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Nevada Assemblymember Daniele Monroe-Moreno about her work to reform prisons, address maternal mortality and women's need to be heard by their doctors, and how her childhood and early career influence the work she does now.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford talks with host Ryan Coonerty about his journey from poverty to the AG's office, his work to help working class families, and what candidates need to do to win in Nevada in 2020

Host Ryan Coonerty speaks with former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe about confronting white nationalism & structural racism, and helping his state to heal after the tragic events of Charlottesville two years ago.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels about his path from teaching elementary school to becoming Alabama's first African-American minority leader, his work across the aisle to deliver the progress his constituents need, and his focus on finding the candidates that can help bring Alabama into the future.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with historian Douglas Brinkley, author of "American Moonshot", in a special episode on the space race, one of the great moments of American ingenuity and ambition, and how public leaders can find inspiration from this initiative as we face major challenges like climate change.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Florida Representative Margaret Good, who ran for office for the first time in a 2018 special election and flipped a House seat in a district that voted for Trump. Hear about her decision to run, her work to inspire others to run, and her work to listen to constituents and ensure important policy conversations continue.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with NewDEALers Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Senators Kerry Donovan & Brittany Pettersen, members of Colorado's "Fab Five" of female legislators making history.

Host Ryan Coonerty talked with Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes about his path to politics after college, the importance of an authentic connection with a wide variety of communities and individuals, and his work advocating for equity in environmental policy, education, criminal justice, and other policy areas.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with San Jose, CA Mayor Sam Liccardo about his leadership in the heart of Silicon Valley and his work to embrace technology while also ensuring his community is on the forefront of adapting to the rise of new technology and disruption.

A live taping of An Honorable Profession at the 2019 Tom Tom Festival with host Ryan Coonerty, Mayor Lee Harris (Shelby County, TN), City Councilmember Andria McClellan (Norfolk, VA), and Mayor Robyn Tannehill (Oxford, MS)

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Laura Capps, who is a school board member in Santa Barbara, CA and also the co-founder of Working Hero Action, a nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty. They talk about Laura's decision to build a career in public service, why she left DC to return home and serve Santa Barbara, and her work to advocate for children's needs, from addressing hunger to improving education to making children feel safe.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Lincoln, NE Councilmember Leirion Gaylor Baird about inspiring the next generation of public service in Lincoln, her run for mayor, and how local government is a hub for experimentation and innovation.

Host Ryan Coonerty talks to U.S. Congressman Ben McAdams (UT-4) about moving from local government to Congress, balancing work and family, and how he is working to be a part of healing America's partisan divides.