Andy Beshear Podcast

Amy’s story is deeply Ohio-rooted and anything but easy. Raised in Youngstown, she grew up facing poverty, abuse, hunger, and periods of homelessness. She put herself through college and medical school, completed her residency and went on to serve as a doctor, public health expert, and Director of the Ohio Department of Health. Across party lines, Amy built a reputation for steady leadership, problem-solving, and putting people fir...

Season 2 of the Andy Beshear Podcast continues with a powerful conversation featuring former Congresswoman and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland – now running for Governor of New Mexico.

Raised in a military family, a single mom who relied on programs like SNAP and Medicaid, and the first Native American Cabinet Secretary in U.S. history, Deb Haaland brings lived experience to public service and a clear-eyed vision for what...

We're all about the next generation of leaders here at the Andy Beshear Podcast so this week we're talking to Beau Bayh. Beau is an attorney, former Marine, and now a candidate for Secretary of State in his home state of Indiana.

Beau joins the show fresh off a record-breaking $1.8 million Q4 fundraising haul to share why this race is resonating with so many people right now. From growing up around the brutal realities of public ser...

In this brand-new episode in the Primed for 2026 series, Andy is joined by former NLF player and congressman Colin Allred – running for Texas' freshly gerrymandered District 33.

From ground zero of gerrymandering in Texas, Colin talks about the importance of restoring trust in democracy and what exactly it looks like to put impact over ego, including his decision to shift from a Senate run back to a congressional race in one of Texa...

This is one of the most important governor’s races in the country in 2026 — the open-seat race in Michigan.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited, which means for the first time in eight years, Michigan voters will choose a new governor without an incumbent on the ballot. And anytime you have an open seat in a true swing state, the national stakes are high.

For Democrats, this is shaping up to be a competitive primary. Several we...

Welcome to 2026 – we’re kicking off a brand-new series, Primed for 2026, with Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire.

In this episode, Pappas reflects on the experiences that shaped his leadership — from growing up in Manchester to helping run his family’s iconic Puritan Backroom Restaurant, where chicken fingers were famously invented. He shares how his small-business background influences his approach to governing, and why work...

Merry Christmas and happy holidays, Podcast family! We’re throwing it back today to two of our favorite interviews from the past year – straight shooter Mark Cuban and legendary Coach Cal.

Mark Cuban talks about his journey from selling garbage bags as a kid to successful entrepreneur many times over including his new ventures in transparent drug pricing and AI innovation. Coach Cal gives an inside look at coaching basketball at one...

This episode is the epitome of the Andy Beshear Podcast: we're talking politics – but we're talking a lot more than that. We start out with journalist/content creator Aaron Parnas and then pivot to country music star Walker Montgomery. From online political discourse to country music, we're bringing people together.

Aaron shares how he moved away from Trump and became one of the most influential Democratic content creators online wi...

Two great governors, two great conversations and one big announcement. Our latest episode comes to us from on-site at the Democratic Governors Association conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Andy joins Governor Katie Hobbs as she runs for re-election in the Grand Canyon state. She shares more about her track record, her social work roots and what exactly it is that makes Arizona so special. It's one of the top races to watch in 2026, t...

This week on The Andy Beshear Podcast, our guests are some of America’s kids. Hear directly from teenagers about the issues they are worried about, where they get their news and how they view our crazy world. Their answers may surprise you. It’s their turn to talk and our turn to listen. And for everyone in our inbox, comments and DMs asking where Andy got his Andy Beshear Podcast hat, you're not going to want to miss the big annou...

Welcome to a special bonus episode! Looking for a quick recap of the best moments of the Andy Beshear Podcast so far? We've got you. From music to horses to politics, Season 1 had been a wild ride in trying new things, having real conversations and bringing people across the country together. 🎧

A few moments you won't want to miss: Meet Kentucky Derby winning trainer Kenny McPeek on-site at Churchill Downs, Senator Amy Klobuchar ta...

This week on The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy sits down with one of the most influential voices in modern American politics — Congressman James E. Clyburn — to talk leadership, legacy, and his new book, The First Eight. It's a special Thanksgiving episode so Rep. Clyburn and Andy kick it off with a few things we are thankful for this season. This living legend shares his why, how politics has changed since he started out and his hope...

Top race to watch in 2026? Don't sleep on Rob Sand running to flip Iowa blue. He's a no-nonsense guy with a passion for getting things done.

Andy welcomes Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand running for governor of the Hawkeye state. Sand’s story stretches from small-town Decorah to leading major corruption prosecutions, uncovering tens of millions in misspent taxpayer dollars, and creating the popular PIE program to boost government effici...

This week on The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy sits down with viral content creator and political strategist Keith Edwards, the mind behind one of the fastest-growing YouTube political channels in America. Keith opens up about his unlikely journey from television to politics, the moment he decided to take on Trump-era politics, and how he built a following of millions by blending humor, honesty, and humanity.

Together, Andy and Keith t...

In this week’s episode, Andy sits down with Jim Messina, the strategist known as “the fixer” behind President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. From his days in the West Wing to managing one of the most data-driven campaigns in history, Messina shares what still matters most in politics today — trust, leadership, and connecting with working families. He reflects on lessons from President Obama’s steady hand, the future of p...

Welcome to Episode 30 of the Andy Beshear Podcast! 🎂 This week, we’re unpacking a whirlwind of headlines and heart — from the White House to working families...This week,  Andy  sits down with Jen Psaki, Host of MSNBC’s “The Briefing” and the MSNBC Original podcast “The Blueprint” for an honest conversation about leadership, communication, and staying grounded in the political spotlight. Jen shares stories from her time behind the...

This week, Andy sits down with New York's first woman Governor and Buffalo Bills fan, Kathy Hochul. 🗽 Governor Hochul's faith guides her to make good policy and to fight for the underdog. She talks about how many women sell themselves short and how she unexpectedly ended up in running for office – and winning. From town board to the top elected in the Empire State, she knows that the best kind of government is the kind that proble...

In this powerful episode, Andy sits down with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey to talk about leadership, teamwork, and resilience. From her days as a Division I basketball player and pro-athlete overseas to steering her state through turbulent political times, Governor Healey is an All-Star.  🏀👩‍⚖️ The two former Attorneys General share lessons from public service, the challenges of governing under pressure, and why fundamenta...

This week on The Andy Beshear Podcast, we might just have our biggest episode yet. Andy sits down with nine-time NBA champion and Team USA coach Steve Kerr for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation about leadership, authenticity, and courage – on and off the court.

Kerr opens up about what he learned from legends like Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Phil Jackson, and Gregg Popovich, how those lessons shaped his coachi...