Podcast Episodes

Early Life and Education Joe Courtney was born on April 6, 1953, in Hartford, Connecticut. He grew up in a politically engaged family, which influenced his early interest in public service. Courtney attended Tufts University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies. Following his undergraduate studies, he pursued a Juris Doctor … Read more

Early Life and Education Robert Wittman was born on February 3, 1959, in Henrico County, Virginia. Growing up in a family with a strong tradition of public service, Wittman was instilled with values of community involvement and leadership from a young age. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), where he earned … Read more

Early Life and Education Michael Cloud was born on May 13, 1975, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Raised in a family with strong Christian values, Cloud’s early life was marked by a commitment to community service and faith. He attended Liberty University in Virginia, where he earned a degree in Political Science. His time at Liberty, … Read more

Early Life and Education Margaret Hassan was born on February 27, 1958, in Boston, Massachusetts. She grew up in a family that valued public service; her father was a World War II veteran, and her mother was a teacher. This environment instilled in her a deep sense of duty and community involvement from a young … Read more

Early Life and Education Greg Landsman was born on December 4, 1976, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Raised in a family that valued community service and education, Landsman developed an early interest in public policy and civic engagement. He attended St. Xavier High School, where he was known for his leadership qualities and involvement in various school … Read more

Early Life and Education Thom Tillis was born on August 30, 1960, in Jacksonville, Florida, but was raised in the small town of Webster, North Carolina. His early life was marked by modest beginnings; his father worked in the textile industry, and his mother was a homemaker. Tillis attended high school in Webster before moving … Read more

Early Life and Education Mike Braun was born on March 24, 1954, in Jasper, Indiana, a small town known for its strong community values and industrious spirit. Growing up in a family that valued hard work and entrepreneurship, Braun was instilled with a robust work ethic from a young age. He attended Jasper High School, … Read more

Early Life and Education Joseph Morelle was born on April 28, 1957, in Utica, New York. Raised in a working-class family, Morelle’s early life was marked by the values of hard work and community service, instilled by his parents. He attended the University at Albany, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political … Read more

Early Life and Education Robert Latta was born on April 15, 1956, in Bluffton, Ohio, a small town known for its close-knit community and agricultural roots. Growing up in this environment, Latta developed a strong sense of community service and a deep connection to the rural lifestyle that would later influence his political career. He … Read more

Early Life and Education Russell Fry was born on January 31, 1985, in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. Growing up in a close-knit community, Fry developed a strong sense of civic duty and community involvement from an early age. He attended the local public schools where he was known for his leadership qualities, participating in student … Read more