The Foolish Optimist: Dani Sterbinsky

In this episode of 'The Foolish Optimist,' host Amy McDonald interviews Dani Sterbinsky, a Navy veteran and HR professional running for the US House of Representatives seat in Arizona's Ninth District. Dani discusses her background, motivation for running, and the key issues facing her district, including education funding and economic inequality. She emphasizes the importance of grassroots campaigning and building community networks to reach voters. The conversation delves into her personal experiences, her stance on various policies, and the challenges of modern political campaigning.

 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:58 Dani's Background and Motivation

02:14 Life in the Navy

05:02 Post-Navy Career and Social Work

06:34 Challenges in Social Work

10:10 Parenting and Campaigning

11:35 Arizona's Ninth District Issues

12:38 Education and Economic Concerns

23:49 Campaign Strategy and Voter Engagement

28:02 Challenges of Voting Accessibility

29:29 Campaign Information and Signature Collection

31:38 Fundraising and Campaign Finance

35:27 Randomized Personal Questions

40:53 Favorite Politicians and Political Memories

47:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts