The Gen-Z Candidate Running in a DEEP Red Nebraska District | Jayden Speed for Legislature

Jayden Speed, candidate for Nebraska Legislature District 2, joins the show to discuss his campaign, political upbringing, and views on key issues like property taxes, school funding, and supporting working families. Speed also reflects on his early activism, including organizing a successful school board recall, and shares his vision for a more civil, solutions-focused Unicameral.

For more information on Jayden Speed’s campaign for legislature, visit: https://www.speedfornebraska.com/

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—Chapters—
0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!
2:03 Jayden Speed
6:14 Catalyst
9:00 School Board Recall
12:22 Legislative District 2
14:13 How to Win
16:15 Property Taxes
19:20 Schools & Working Class Families
23:12 Political Rancor
26:09 Thanks for Watching!

The Gen-Z Candidate Running in a DEEP Red District | Jayden Speed for Nebraska Legislature

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