Society & Culture
This week on the JUST podcast, Jes and Rob interview Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth. Dr. Ruth is a teacher at NC State, a former public school principal, and community organizer. 0:00 Episode starts 1:26 Rob's check in 5:35 Jes's check in 9:10 Dr. Terrance Ruth joins the call 9:36 Jes introduces Dr. Ruth 11:59 What drove your passion around justice? 15:32 Tell us about your partnership with United Way 20:42 Interlude 22:33 Why did you decide to run for mayor? 26:37 Where would you concentrate your efforts as mayor? 32:12 What are some fusion friendships you have? 38:19 What's one thing people can do to show up? 40:44 Jes thanks Dr. Ruth for being a great role model 42:03 Dr. Ruth says goodbye 42:08 Debrief 42:52 Jes's first takeaways 44:08 Rob's takeaways 47:06 Jes's second takeaways 52:04 Jes and Rob say goodbye 52:14 Outro Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show! Follow DJ Pdogg online: http://www.djpdogg.com/ (www.djpdogg.com) https://twitter.com/DJPdogg?s=20 (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/djpdogg/ (Instagram) Follow Producer Lo Key https://www.instagram.com/producerlokey/ (Instagram) Our sponsors: https://www.recitynetwork.org/ (ReCity Network) https://www.coastal24.com/ (Coastal Credit Union) Our hosts: Jes Averhart, cofounder of https://bwshomecoming.com/ (Black Wallstreet Homecoming) Rob Shields, executive director of the https://www.recitynetwork.org/ (Recity Network.) Our Producer: Ben Azevedo, owner of https://www.bearcaveaudio.com/ (Bear Cave Audio) Our Editor Chris Pappalardo