Rebecca Pearcey Behind the Ads That Move Voters and Messages That Matter
Release Date: 10/14/2025
Jesse Ferguson on Messaging, Voters, and the Future of Democratic Strategy
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Sarah Flowers & Matt Erickson: The Messaging That Moves Voters
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Rebecca Pearcey Behind the Ads That Move Voters and Messages That Matter
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On this episode of Political TrailMix, we have Rebecca Pearcey. Rebecca has run campaigns from coast to coast, from advising Senator Elizabeth Warren to helping elect Congresswoman Summer Lee. In this episode, Pearcey shares why politics is “maintenance, not miracles," cutting through the noise with simple, authentic ads and where AI helps (and harms). Website: brysongillette.com Socials: @rebeccapearcey Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/corinne/bruxelles License code: WJR4OASKCN8ZIBTV Music by: Bruxelles by: Corinne
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Mitch Kates on The Ripple Effect, How Local Action Builds National Change
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On this episode of Political TrailMix we have Mitch Kates. Mitch knows his way around an arena -- first as a heavyweight wrestling champion and professional wrestler, and now as a veteran political operative with more than two decades of campaign experience in the U.S. and abroad. Mitch Kates has spent 21 years winning hard-fought battles in politics at every level. Now Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, he’s managed races from local GOTV efforts to prime minister elections abroad, all with a mix of grit, strategy, and showmanship. Socials: @mitchkatestb...
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Evan Glass on Pride, Policy, and Persistence
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On this episode of Political TrailMix we have Evan Glass. Evan went from covering Congress at CNN to making history as the first openly gay man elected to the Montgomery County Council. He’s championed pay equity, housing justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and greener, more accessible communities. In this episode, we talk about his journey, his wins, and why two rescue beagles might be the secret to it all. Website: Socials: @evanmglass Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/corinne/bruxelles License code: WJR4OASKCN8ZIBTV Music by: Bruxelles by:...
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Welcome to Political TrailMix!
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Welcome to Political TrailMix! The show that blends the sweet wins, salty debates, and everything in between from the world of politics. Host Taryn Rosenkranz, a veteran of 500+ campaigns, kicks things off with her vision for real, unfiltered conversations that take you behind the scenes of how political power is built, messaged, and won.
info_outlineOn this episode of Political TrailMix, we have Rebecca Pearcey. Rebecca has run campaigns from coast to coast, from advising Senator Elizabeth Warren to helping elect Congresswoman Summer Lee. In this episode, Pearcey shares why politics is “maintenance, not miracles," cutting through the noise with simple, authentic ads and where AI helps (and harms).
Website: brysongillette.com
Socials: @rebeccapearcey
Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/corinne/bruxelles
License code: WJR4OASKCN8ZIBTV
Music by: Bruxelles by: Corinne