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From Public Interest Lawyer to Congress: Salaam Bhatti Running For VA District 1

Public interest attorney and congressional candidate Salaam Bhatti joins Beyond the Campaign host Michelle Glogovac for an in-depth conversation about his run for Congress in Virginia’s First Congressional District. Bhatti shares his personal journey into politics and why voter engagement and grassroots organizing are essential for rebuilding trust in democracy. The discussion dives into the affordability crisis impacting working families, the outsized influence of corporate money in politics, and the Democratic Party’s challenges in connecting with voters. Bhatti also explains his support for progressive policies like Medicare for All and how new media—especially podcasts and digital platforms—are changing the way political campaigns reach and mobilize voters. This episode offers valuable insight into modern political campaigns, progressive policy debates, and the future of electoral politics in the United States. What We're Talking About... Salaam Bhatti, a public interest attorney, is running for Congress in Virginia’s First District Voter engagement is essential to protecting democracy Poverty is a policy choice—not an inevitability Medicare for All is a core part of Bhatti’s platform The Democratic Party needs a clearer, bolder vision Family and personal relationships shape modern campaigns The affordability crisis is the biggest issue facing Americans today This political moment has the potential for transformative change Campaign finance reform is needed to curb corporate influence New media is reshaping how candidates connect with voters Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Salaam Bhatti 04:12 Personal Experiences Shaping Political Views 07:04 The Importance of Progressive Policies 10:01 Engagement in the Political Process 13:05 Family Dynamics and Political Aspirations 16:02 The Role of Children in Political Awareness 19:14 Addressing the Affordability Crisis 21:58 The Revolutionary Moment in Politics 25:10 Campaign Financing and Corporate Influence 27:57 Voter Education and Engagement 31:12 Conclusion and Call to Action 31:27 Understanding Political Representation 31:55 Engaging with Local Leaders Links Mentioned Salaam Bhatti's Link Tree: linktr.ee/salaambhattiva