Eby Politics Podcast

I was very grateful for the opportunity to sit down and chat with Massachusetts State Representative Thomas Moakley. I've gotten to know Representative Moakley through my friends Jack Richardson and James Lea and their work on his 2024 campaign. We discussed the relationship between local, state, and federal government, how our elected leaders should embody the spirit of a true public servant, and...

I sat down with my good friend Jack Pavia for the first ever video edition of the Eby Politics Podcast! I got to know Jack during our time together at American University where he is currently finishing up his studies in addition to serving as a Norwalk Democratic committee person. Jack is also the co-host of the Community Ties Podcast that covers local issues in Norwalk and Connecticut. We talked...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Macey Schmitt, a good friend of mine I met working on Brad Chambers' campaign for PA State House. Macey first started in the fashion industry, living in New York and working on social media and visual communications for brands like Calvin Klein. We discussed the incredibly interesting but undervalued overlap between politics, fashion, and social media. You c...

For the first recorded episode of 2026, I talked with Cimaya McCreary, former President of the Chatham County Young Democrats down in Georgia. We discussed Cimaya's time interning for Senator Jon Ossoff, organizing for the Harris campaign, and how meaningful community outreach is the key to winning elections. Special thanks to Isabel Healy for the intro for this episode. This is a public episode....

I sat down with Lancaster City Councilor John Hursh to discuss the ins and outs of local government. Lancaster City is the most Democratic part of the conservative Lancaster County, but in recent years its suburbs have begun swinging blue. We discussed the success of Democrats across the county in 2025, what it's like governing under Trump 2.0, and how good policy starts at the local level. Specia...

On this episode, I talked with Brad Chambers, who was the 2024 Democratic nominee for PA State House in the 41st District and is running again for the same seat in 2026. Brad is a good friend of mine who I got to know during our campaigns for borough council in Lancaster County in 2023. We discussed his bold vision for Pennsylvania, how Democrats can actually deliver for working people, and what's...

Raif Ahmed, a good friend of mine and fellow American University alum, sat down with me for a lengthy discussion about the 2025 election results in Georgia where he's been working hard for progressive candidates, the economic injustices young people are facing, and what Democrats can learn from Zohran Mamdani's successful campaign for NYC Mayor. Be sure to follow Raif on Instagram at @yourbossucks...

I was lucky enough to sit down with Jack Richardson, a good friend of mine from American University and current Selectboard member for the town of Falmouth, Massachusetts where he is the youngest member ever elected in the town's 300 year history. We discussed the political dynamics of a deep-blue state, reflected on the errors of 2024 and the path forward in 2026, and how progressive change at th...

I chat with my great friend Gavin Grove about the 2025 election results in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Gavin is a teacher, former candidate for borough council, and current District Leader for the local Democratic committee in Ephrata, our conservative hometown that is slowly but surely growing more Democratic. We talked about the importance of running for local office, how investing locally builds inf...

For the first episode of Season 2 of the Eby Politics Podcast, I sat down with my good friend and fellow American University alum James Lea to discuss the recent election results, Zohran Mamdani's success, and how we can all play a small but important role in building the future we want to live in. Special thanks to Isabel Healy for the intro for this episode. This is a public episode. If you woul...

A great conversation with Lancaster City's first Gen-Z City Councilor John Hursh about making government work for people, building out the infrastructure America needs, and how the Abundance Movement could influence the future of the Democratic Party. Thanks to Isabel Healy for producing this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Discussing the importance of community organizing and American optimism with Raif Ahmed, digital organizer and owner of the social media page @yourbossucks. Thanks to Isabel Healy for producing this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chandlereby.substack.com

Sitting down with Gavin Grove, the Assistant District Leader for the Ephrata Area Democrats to discuss how to continue moving small towns like ours away from Republicans. Part 2 of 2. Thanks to Isabel Healy for producing this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chandlereby.substack.com

I spoke with Gannon Brabazon about how our rural, conservative hometown of Ephrata, Pennsylvania ended up shifting left in the 2024 Presidential election. Part 1 of 2 in this series. Thanks to Isabel Healy for producing this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chandlereby.substack.com

I spoke with Nicole Donelan from American University about how we can bridge the divide in this country while still advancing and advocating for our ideals. Thanks to Isabel Healy for producing this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chandlereby.substack.com

A brief rundown of why I'm fairly confident in Vice President Harris winning the election tomorrow and how I think each of the swing states may vote. Thanks to Isabel Healy for producing this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chandlereby.substack.com

First episode of the Eby Politics Podcast! I chatted with Khalid Brelvi and Gavin Grove, both Democratic voters from Lancaster County in the key state of Pennsylvania but with varying degrees of enthusiasm for this year's election. Thanks to Isabel Healy for producing this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, v...