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An Honorable ProfessionAuthor: The NewDEAL
Restore your faith in government with An Honorable Profession. Every Thursday, co-hosts Ryan Coonerty and Debbie Cox Bultan sit down with rising state and local Democrats, policy experts, and the nation's top political minds for empowering and candid conversations about life in public service and government. Together with their guests which include members of the Biden Administration, state legislators nationwide, and mayors from America's top cities Ryan and Debbie discuss the biggest issues facing Americans today and the decisive role that state and local leaders play in catalyzing progressive, pragmatic solutions. An Honorable Profession is produced by the NewDEAL. For more AHP and NewDEAL content, visit https://newdealleaders.org/ and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewDEALLeaders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newdealleaders/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-newdeal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewDEALLeaders YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NewdealleadersOrg An Honorable Profession is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Language: en Genres: Government, News, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How to Fight For Justice in Politics with North Dakota Rep Jayme Davis
Episode 311
Thursday, 5 February, 2026
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty speaks with North Dakota State Representative Jayme Davis. Following the tragic events in Minnesota, Davis discusses why she still believes there is hope to fight for more honorable and humane politics. She shares how she prioritizes the protection of the most vulnerable people, her stance during this challenging time, and how lessons from her family and her desire to find the good in everything keeps her motivated to do this challenging work at a difficult time. In addition, the conversation delves into why Davis ran for public office, how she works in a bipartisan manner to make progress despite being in a superminority, and the Indian Child Welfare Act she has proposed, as well as the Feather Alert and task force she had spearheaded, to protect indigenous people. Tune in for an emotional conversation and to learn more about Rep. Davis' vision for a brighter future. IN THIS EPISODE: • [01:56] Welcoming North Dakota Representative, Jayme Davis. • [02:53] How she navigates taking care of vulnerable people during harsh weather conditions. • [05:27] Jayme shares some insight into underrepresented people's experiences in the light of the tragedy in Minnesota. • [10:46] How Jayme keeps going, stays hopeful, and continues her work when the government constantly fails and is unjust. • [14:39] A brief overview of Jayme's career and what led her to where she is today. • [20:22] Jayme tells us about her health policy, the Indian Child Welfare Act, and her economic development initiatives. • [29:12] How Jayme has used her own skills to achieve the goals she wants to achieve.
