An Honorable Profession

NewDEAL’s award-winning podcast, An Honorable Profession, features rising Democratic stars and some of the most influential thinkers in government and public policy. Each week, hosts Debbie Cox Bultan (NewDEAL CEO) and Ryan Coonerty (former Santa Cruz County Supervisor) delve into discussions that move beyond policy. Elected officials share their personal stories, and how their backgrounds influence how they approach their duties. At a time when politics may seem insane, join An Honorable Profession to help restore your faith in our government.

Past guests include U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Senator Chris Coons, State Senators Mallory McMorrow and Sarah McBride, and more.

You can listen (and subscribe!) to An Honorable Profession on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere podcasts are found!

An Honorable Profession is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

Meet the Hosts

Debbie Cox Bultan

Host Debbie Cox Bultan, CEO of the NewDEAL, has built her career cultivating and supporting talented Democrats at the state and local levels. She brings a unique perspective based on her long relationships with many of the Leaders in the NewDEAL Network.

Ryan Coonerty

Host Ryan Coonerty, himself a NewDEAL Leader, elected official, successful entrepreneur, and author, has proven to be a popular host with listeners. An episode featuring Ryan in the guest chair has been one of our most popular episodes.