{"name":"The Foolish Optimist with Amy McDonald","short_name":"The Foolish Optimist with Amy McDonald","theme_color":"#ffffff","start_url":"/","display":"standalone","background_color":"#fff","description":"I’m Amy McDonald, and I am on the hunt for the next generation of leaders, both in the ballot boxes and the teams behind them. On The Foolish Optimist, you’ll find interviews with candidates running for office in the 2025 and 2026 elections and beyond. But we also speak with civilians working behind the scenes to make elections go. You’ll find tidbits on how to communicate effectively, how neuroscience fits into campaigns, and what you can do with your current skills to help get quality  candidates elected.","icons":[{"src":"https://deow9bq0xqvbj.cloudfront.net/image-logo/20683649/imageedit_1_6298831885_300x300.jpg","sizes":"300x300","type":"image/png"}]}