Will Haskell

Fresh off his appearance at the Democratic National Convention, Representative Denny Ruprecht (D-NH) joins us to talk about being the youngest member of the New Hampshire General Court. He shares stories about his dedication to climate issues, why young people are necessary in state government, and how he hopes to serve going forward.

Representative Chris Chyung (D-IN) became the first Asian-American to serve in the Indiana State Legislature, doing so in 2018 at the age of 25. Chris speaks about standing up to run for office, facing ageism and racism in politics, and lessons learned from Indiana politics past and present.

Lucy Rogers (D-VT) is a biologist, a cello player, and one of the youngest State Representatives in Vermont. She shares how her unique background in the sciences combined with her love for her hometown brought her to run for office and serve her community.

24 year old State Senator Will Haskell (D-CT) is the youngest member of the Connecticut General Assembly. Will joins us for a conversation about being endorsed by President Obama, his work during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his philosophy about governing.