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How We Find Our Way Back

Sunshine Strategies Radio – October 6, 2025 “How We Find Our Way Back: From Outrage to Civic Sundays” 👋Hello again, friends. I’m sorry I...

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Oct 95 min read

Gov. Edgar and the Importance of Running

Sunshine Strategies Radio - YouTube 🎙️ Intro Welcome back to Sunshine Strategies Radio , friends. I’m Jen McMillin, and today feels...

Jen McMillin

Sep 196 min read

The Rise of Political Violence, in Word and Deed

Welcome back to Sunshine Strategies Radio , friends. I’m your host, Jen McMillin. Today’s episode is a hard one, but a necessary one....

Jen McMillin

Sep 114 min read

No Rain at the Labor Day Parade

🌞 Hi friends—welcome back to Sunshine Strategies Radio !I’m Jen McMillin , your host and the founder of Sunshine Strategies , a...

Jen McMillin

Sep 54 min read

Wait. Jen Wrote a Book?!

Wait. Jen Wrote a Book?! Welcome back to Sunshine Strategies Radio , friends! I’m Jen McMillin—your host, and the founder of Sunshine...

Jen McMillin

Aug 2210 min read

Hey you! Yes, YOU, should #RunForSomething!

🎙️ Sunshine Strategies Radio Episode Title: Back Roads & Ballots – A Case for Local Office Air Date: August 7, 2025 Hello, friends...

Jen McMillin

Aug 84 min read

Gerrymandering as a Political Weapon

Welcome to Sunshine Strategies Radio! I’m Jen McMillin. Every week, we shine a light on what’s really happening in our communities, our...

Jen McMillin

Aug 15 min read

Mr. Epstein and the Rest of the Story

🎙️ Welcome! Mr. Epstein and the REST of the Story Hello, friends. Before we begin today, I want to introduce you—or reintroduce you—to...

Jen McMillin

Jul 257 min read

My Friend, Joe, and Plain Talk

The Plain-Spoken Wisdom of Joe—and Why Sesame Street Still Matters Welcome to Sunshine Strategies Radio —your weekly dose of...

Jen McMillin

Jul 216 min read

Central Illinois Resources

Hello, friends! In the hustle of everything tomorrow, we decided to turn our "resource table" into an online accessible guide to...

Jen McMillin

Jul 123 min read

Let's Meet in the Middle

Hey there, sunshine crew. I’m Jen McMillin, and you’re listening to Sunshine Strategies Radio —the podcast where we help families and...

Jen McMillin

Jul 95 min read

Despite today, I still believe in the future of America

Sunshine Strategies Radio on YouTube Welcome back to Sunshine Strategies Radio —your weekly source of news, civic wisdom, and ways we can...

Jen McMillin

Jul 33 min read

Storms, Sentences, and Standing Up for Democracy

Welcome to Sunshine Strategies Radio —your weekly dose of family-friendly news and civic storytelling from the heart of Central Illinois!...

Jen McMillin

Jun 247 min read

Hot Take - LTE Edition

Sent toThePantagraph.com SNAP Cuts Hurt FAMILIES Let me be blunt: cutting SNAP is not just cruel—it’s stupid policy. SNAP is the single...

Jen McMillin

Jun 171 min read

When you are late to the party.

Late to the party Hello and welcome to Sunshine Strategies Radio , your family-friendly source for news that matters here in Central...

Jen McMillin

Jun 135 min read

What do you do about liars?

Hey there, and welcome back to Sunshine Strategies Radio — your trusted source for family-friendly news and community updates here in...

Jen McMillin

Jun 66 min read

Searching for Hope

Looking for a bit of hope Let's be honest No matter where you grew up here in the United States, you are more than likely missing...

Jen McMillin

May 224 min read

Indivisible Lincoln's Circuit - Meeting Recap 5/15/25

🌞 Meeting Recap: Welcome to Indivisible & Sunshine Strategies Thanks to everyone who joined today’s kickoff meeting! Here’s a quick...

Jen McMillin

May 222 min read

Pitching Progress and Protests: Central Illinois in Focus

Sunshine Strategies Radio - YouTube Hi, friends, and welcome back to Sunshine Strategies Radio. My name is Jen McMillin, and I am the...

Jen McMillin

May 168 min read

What the heck is #50501 and where was Jen last Saturday?!

Transcript - Hello, friends, and welcome back to Sunshine Strategies Radio. My name is Jen McMillin, and I am the founder of Sunshine...

Jen McMillin

Apr 99 min read