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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Ryan and Jenn share what inspired them to become special education advocates and reflect on the challenges they've experienced while fighting for students and families. They discuss why advocacy matters, how navigating special education systems has shaped their perspective, and what keeps them motivated to continue the work. And then Erica, Ryan and Jenn discuss recent democratic socialist electoral wins in New York and explore what those results could mean for the broader pr...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jenn, Ryan, and Erica finally decided to start a podcast. Erica works in federal level politics and has worked on numerous campaigns and ran for Congress. Jenn is running for school board and is an amazing foster mother and former teacher. Ryan is a dad and community activist deeply involved in education issues, and we have all been told we are too much, divisive, and more, so let's just talk about it on the pod.  Email us at unsolicitedfeedbackpod@gmail.com! And find us on Instagram!   ]]></itunes:summary>
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