Richard Ojeda: Veteran, Fighter, and the Democrat Running to Flip North Carolina

Marcus Flowers and co-host Madeline Summerville sit down with retired Army Major and former West Virginia state senator Richard Ojeda, who is now running for Congress in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District.

Ojeda brings the kind of straight-talk that’s hard to find in politics — from his roots in a West Virginia coal mining town, to 24 years of military service at Fort Bragg and beyond, to his frontline perspective on what it really costs to send Americans to war. He doesn’t hold back on the gutting of the VA, the hypocrisy of chicken-hawk politicians, and why cutting veterans’ benefits while deploying troops is nothing short of cruelty.

The conversation covers his bold policy agenda — making the first $45,000 of income tax-free, tying minimum wage to the cost of living, bringing back the Fairness Doctrine, and taxing the wealthy to fund healthcare for first responders, teachers, and public servants.

Plus: why unaffiliated voters are the key to flipping this seat, what’s really behind the push toward war with Iran, and why this lifelong Democrat believes the political winds are shifting.

To support Richard Ojeda’s campaign, visit OjedaForNC.com.

Ryan Shead, an independent, and Marcus Flowers, a Democrat, bring their unique perspectives as Veterans who’ve seen the stakes firsthand. Together, they confront the chaos, hypocrisy, and misinformation plaguing our country while amplifying the voices of tomorrow’s leaders. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a call to action.

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