The Importance of Grassroots Participation with Kristen Schultz

About this episode

Kristen Schultz discusses her journey from community engagement to running for local office and the importance of grassroots participation in democracy.

In this episode of the Defense of Democracy podcast, host Addison K. Witt speaks with Kristen Schultz as she shares her journey from community engagement to running for local office. Discover how listening, trust, and leadership at the community level are vital to safeguarding democracy and building resilient neighborhoods. Key Takeaways: Kristen Schultz’s background influenced by her mother’s civic engagementThe importance of listening to community needs and storiesHow local elections si...

People in this episode

Host: Addison K. Witt

Guest: Kristen Schultz

Topics covered

• grassroots participation
• community engagement
• local elections
• democracy
• leadership

Keywords

• grassroots
• community
• local office
• democracy
• civic engagement

More episodes of Defense of Democracy Podcast

• Reforming Immigration: Protecting Children and Families with Suma Setty and Kaelin Rapport · June 9, 2026 · 43 min
• Director Bart Everly on Jim Bidgood's Velvet Vision · May 26, 2026 · 38 min
• Fred Osborn: What Democracy Really Means · May 19, 2026 · 48 min
• Hyunsoo Moon on Immigration, Identity, and Documentary Filmmaking · May 12, 2026 · 48 min
• The Space Between Sides: Rethinking American Identity with Conor Broll · May 7, 2026 · 44 min
• How Grassroots Activism Can Save Public Schools with Rachel Doyle · April 28, 2026 · 33 min