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Aug 2023
38m 40s

Better Together with Will Hurd

SHARON MCMAHON
About this episode
Presidential Candidate Will Hurd joins Sharon to chat about engaging voters in primary elections to ensure stronger candidates in November. The country is ready to have thoughtful conversations about what issues matter to them in a way that unites, rather than divides. Whether the district was ruby red or a deep blue town, people share the same frustrations ... Show More
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