An Honorable Profession

Eric Johnson Tackles Crime in Dallas with Nuanced Leadership

Mar 30, 2022

Today on the show, host and NewDEAL Leader Ryan Coonerty talks with Eric Johnson, the mayor of Dallas, Texas, about how the city achieved a post-pandemic bounce back in jobs as well as a reduction in violent crime, what is left to be done, and why he was drawn to public service. We discuss Eric's non-partisan style of...

Mayor Lacey Beaty Brings a Coaching Mentality to Beaverton

Mar 24, 2022

Host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Beaverton, Oregon Mayor Lacey Beaty about how her military service and reintegration back into civilian life led to her being a full-time mayor. She also discusses how her past experience coaching lacrosse taught her the importance of consistent action.

Mark Keam Leads for Asian-American Equity

Mar 17, 2022

Host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Mark Keam, Virginia Delegate, about his work to grow Asian-American Pacific Islander Caucus in Virginia. He also reflects on what he has taken away from the recent Virginia Gubernatorial race.

Sandra Jauregui Fights to Reduce Gun Violence

Mar 10, 2022

NewDEAL Leader and host Ryan Coonerty talks with Nevada Assemblymember Sandra Jauregui about her work to strengthen gun safety legislation and reduce gun violence, a fight that turned personal after she went through the 2017 Las Vegas massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

Patrick Branco Preserves Hawaii's Past While Looking to Its Future

Mar 3, 2022

NewDEAL Leader and host Ryan Coonerty talks with Kailua, HI Representative Patrick Branco about his work to balance the priorities of native Hawaiians and the influx of new residents, the importance of making tourism sustainable, and how the islands are adapting to climate change.