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Digital Politics with Karen Jagoda


Welcome to the non-partisan Digital Politics Podcast with Karen Jagoda.  Since 2007, this show has highlighted the impact of new technologies on the campaign landscape, how expectations of voters are changing, the role of online fundraising, digital and traditional means of persuasion, and getting out the vote.   Popular topics on the show include best practices for political and advocacy campaigns, ground game strategies, use of AI in campaigns, cross-media advertising, social media trends, and the impact of mobile on engaging supporters.  This weekly podcast includes interviews with political consultants, media strategists, journalists, advocates, candidates, elected officials, campaign managers, and solution providers.            

Apr 7, 2026

Adam Ditch Kurtz, a Democrat, is running for governor of Tennessee in a race with 4 candidates competing in the August Democratic primary. A career musician, Ditch is building a grassroots campaign informed by his live performance experience and long-term use of social media to communicate authentically and respond rapidly to voters. He outlines his strategies for reaching rural and working-class voters and engaging the established political machine.

We talk about

  • The current political climate and appeal of an outsider running for public office
  • Using social media to build an authentic personal brand and connect directly with an audience
  • Most effective tools for reaching rural and working-class voters across Tennessee
  • Breaking through voter apathy and distrust of traditional politicians

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Ditch4Governor.com

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