In this 7 Questions episode, Joe sits down with Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United, to discuss the state of money in politics in America. Tiffany breaks down how the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to unlimited and undisclosed spending in our elections and explains how dark money flows through the system. They also dig into why transparency and disclosure are critical tools for accountability. Tiffany also shares what everyday people can do to fight back, and why she believes people power is ultimately stronger than money power.

Guest Info:

Tiffany Muller, President, End Citizens United. You can also find End Citizens United on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Check out Tiffany's recommendations:

TV:

• Rooster (HBO/Max)
• Shrinking (Apple TV)
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Hulu)

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In this episode, Martín sits down with Bill Smith, founder and CEO of Inseparable, a bipartisan national mental health advocacy organization working to change how Washington and state houses respond to the mental health crisis. Bill shares his story behind founding Inseparable, why mental health is a winning political issue, and how his team has delivered 100 policy wins in just five years. He and Martín dig into the role of personal storytelling in advocacy, how to recruit and protect storytellers, and what it takes to turn hesitant policymakers into real champions. Bill also opens up about how he protects his own mental health while leading a movement focused on everyone else's.

Guest Info:

Bill Smith, founder and CEO of Inseparable.

Connect with Inseparable on Instagram and learn more at inseparable.us.

Check out Bill's recommendations:

• Book: Strong Ground by Brené Brown
• TV Show: Jury Duty

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This week, Joe is joined by Katie Belanger, consultant for the Local Solutions Support Center, for her third appearance on the show. Katie breaks down what state preemption is, why it matters, and how it's being weaponized by corporate special interests and social conservatives to override local democracy. From heat safety standards for outdoor workers to sanctuary city policies to local zoning decisions, preemption is shaping daily life in ways most people never see. With LSSC currently tracking over 850 preemption bills this legislative session, Katie shares what's at stake.

Guest Info:

Katie Belanger, consultant for the Local Solutions Support Center (LSSC)

Resources:

• 2026 Mid-Session Trends in State Preemption

Check out Katie's recommendations:

• Podcast: The Find Out Podcast
• TV: How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

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