Blaze the Trail (with Joanna Whaley) Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:05:15 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608918 en-us © 2026 Blaze the Trail (with Joanna Whaley) yes 2856b37a-7d10-5e30-b565-d43501dd4311 Joanna Whaley serial false Step onto the campaign trail with Joanna Whaley as she attempts to make history running for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 2 (Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, and Southgate, MI).


Blaze the Trail is a limited podcast series that grants listeners exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to a truly groundbreaking political journey. Joanna is running to be one of the first openly transgender women elected to the Michigan Legislature, and her campaign is redefining what's possible in local politics.


Each episode dives deep into the core issues affecting her downriver community, from economic development and infrastructure to education and healthcare access, while capturing the raw, unpredictable reality of a modern political race. You'll hear the strategic conversations, the candid moments on the road, and all the "crazy things" that happen when you're a trailblazer fighting for change.


Whether you're a political junkie, an advocate for trans representation, or just curious about the future of Michigan, tune in to follow the campaign that’s challenging the status quo and proving that every voice deserves a seat at the table.


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Joanna Whaley https://storage.buzzsprout.com/5jkmjxdyaogggtlb7mwpt8fnd8al?.jpg Blaze the Trail (with Joanna Whaley) 04 - BLAZE THE TRAIL - Faith and Politics 04 - BLAZE THE TRAIL - Faith and Politics In this episode. We discuss the threats of Christian nationalism and how it becomes dangerous in today's politics, as well as how to see that Christian nationalism is not just in the hands of republicans. 

LISTEN TO THE PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANS PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProgressiveChristians

DONATE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joannawhaley


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LISTEN TO THE PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANS PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProgressiveChristians

DONATE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joannawhaley


]]> Joanna Whaley Buzzsprout-19262479 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2405 full false 03 - Listening to the People and Preparing to Act 03 - Listening to the People and Preparing to Act In this episode, Joanna goes on a podcast called "Daily Detroit". She discussed the campaign and the issues that many people have been waiting for an elected official or a candidate to talk about. 

LISTEN TO DAILY DETROIT: https://www.dailydetroit.com/podcast/

DONATE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joannawhaley

]]> In this episode, Joanna goes on a podcast called "Daily Detroit". She discussed the campaign and the issues that many people have been waiting for an elected official or a candidate to talk about. 

LISTEN TO DAILY DETROIT: https://www.dailydetroit.com/podcast/

DONATE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joannawhaley

]]> Joanna Whaley Buzzsprout-19212771 Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1907 full false 02 - The First Break: Discussing all the Major Issues 02 - The First Break: Discussing all the Major Issues On this episode of the podcast, we tune into an interview that Joanna did that broke open the campaign on an influential political podcast in Michigan. Joanna sits down with Lori Goldman of Fems for Dems on her show For the Sake of the Argument by Distill Social. In the interview, they discuss how Joanna's track record and experiences tie into fighting for the everyday issues. 

CITIES IN JOANNA'S DISTRICT: Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and Southgate, MI

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: August 4th, 2026

DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joannawhaley

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CAMPAIGN: https://www.joannawhaley.com/volunteer

(Paid for by the Committee to Elect Joanna Whaley)

]]> On this episode of the podcast, we tune into an interview that Joanna did that broke open the campaign on an influential political podcast in Michigan. Joanna sits down with Lori Goldman of Fems for Dems on her show For the Sake of the Argument by Distill Social. In the interview, they discuss how Joanna's track record and experiences tie into fighting for the everyday issues. 

CITIES IN JOANNA'S DISTRICT: Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and Southgate, MI

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: August 4th, 2026

DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joannawhaley

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CAMPAIGN: https://www.joannawhaley.com/volunteer

(Paid for by the Committee to Elect Joanna Whaley)

]]> Joanna Whaley Buzzsprout-19009806 Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2095 full false 01 - Why On Earth Would You Run for Office? 01 - Why On Earth Would You Run for Office? In this first episode of the show, we step into the reasons Joanna decided to run for public office. With politics and our nation feeling more divided than ever, it can feel like a wild choice to get into politics at this time. Joanna talks about her past and what kicked her into running for the Michigan House of Representatives. 

CITIES IN JOANNA'S DISTRICT: Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and Southgate, MI

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: August 4th, 2026

DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joannawhaley

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CAMPAIGN: https://www.joannawhaley.com/volunteer

(Paid for by the Committee to Elect Joanna Whaley)

]]> In this first episode of the show, we step into the reasons Joanna decided to run for public office. With politics and our nation feeling more divided than ever, it can feel like a wild choice to get into politics at this time. Joanna talks about her past and what kicked her into running for the Michigan House of Representatives. 

CITIES IN JOANNA'S DISTRICT: Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and Southgate, MI

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: August 4th, 2026

DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joannawhaley

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CAMPAIGN: https://www.joannawhaley.com/volunteer

(Paid for by the Committee to Elect Joanna Whaley)

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