What happens when a third-party activist decides to run for Congress as a Democrat in MO? In this episode, Dan joins us to trace his political journey — from his work with the Alliance Party and his podcast Democracy on the Move to his decision to enter the race in Missouri.

We get into the realities of running a grassroots campaign, the funding hurdles outsiders face, and Dan's candid views on the two-party system, gerrymandering, and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

The conversation doesn't shy away from the hard stuff. Dan shares his perspective on book bans, education, and how schools should navigate gender identity — including where parental concerns and student rights collide. We also discuss abortion rights and the question of viability, and clarify the facts around non-citizen voting, informed by his wife's exp ...