Ep. 16: What Makes a Good U.S. President?

In this 2024 election special episode, Kelley takes the mobile podcast studio to the Beltline in Atlanta, Georgia and explores what normal people think are essential qualities of a good U.S. president.

 

Engaging with a diverse group of guests—including older voters, high school students, an immigrant on the path to citizenship, and a public health worker—Kelley and teh guests delve into specific personality traits such as humility, integrity, empathy, open-mindedness, and ethical standards. The discussions emphasize the importance of bipartisanship, effective crisis management, and the ability to connect with the average citizen. By sharing varied perspectives, the episode seeks to bridge political divides and highlight universal shared values we all seek in presidential leadership, encouraging listeners to stay informed and participate in the voting process.

Mentioned This Episode:

• 00:00 Introduction

  00:37 Diving into 2024 US Presidential Politics

  02:18 What Qualities Make a Good President? (Acording to Research)

  02:49 Meet Nora: A First-Time Voter

  05:04 Nora's Perspective on Leadership

  10:13 Introducing Carlos: A Mature Perspective

  13:13 Carlos on Ethical Standards and Leadership

  17:35 Gen Z Voices: Patrick and Hazel

  20:38 Evaluating 2024 Presidential Candidates

  22:12 Qualities of an Ideal Candidate

  24:03 Perspectives from a Non-Voter

  29:08 Insights into Bill Clinton from the Beltline Poet

  34:18 An Insightful Conversation with Chandler

  43:29 Conclusion

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This podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Kelley Bostian (@realcadetkelley). Special thanks to Emmanuel Castillo (@emmanuelcastle) and Ashlyn Lewis (@ashlyn.m.lewis) for pre and post production assistance.