Join me as I sit down with Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls to talk about growing up in a groundbreaking family, turning a viral speech into a life of public service, and what it means to fight for Iowa’s future while raising the next generation.
00:00 – Intro – Trevor’s travels & podcast mission 01:15 – Welcome Zach Wahls & self-introduction 04:42 – The viral 2011 marriage equality speech 09:28 – Advice to his 19-year-old self 12:17 – Growing up with Dr. Terry Wahls 18:40 – Lessons from his mother’s recovery 23:02 – Becoming a dad & life balance 28:45 – Policy perspective: Paid family leave & childcare 36:21 – How to address rising childcare costs 43:18 – Convincing different political perspectives to act 48:55 – Staying motivated in the minority party 54:32 – How listeners can get involved in politics 59:44 – Iowa’s cancer rates & water quality debate 1:06:15 – Talking to skeptical rural voters 1:13:40 – How Zach is different from career politicians 1:20:05 – Working across the aisle without losing values 1:26:28 – Restoring trust & priorities in government 1:30:41 – Advice for aspiring changemakers 1:33:12 – Where to connect with Zach Wahls 1:34:12 – Trevor’s closing & book mention
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