Retired Senator Debbie Stabenow on Using Your Voice
Retired Senator Debbie Stabenow discusses the importance of strong leadership, raising our voices about what we believe is wrong, and...
About This Episode
Retired Senator Debbie Stabenow discusses the importance of strong leadership, raising our voices about what we believe is wrong, and her continued advocacy for issues like hunger and mental health. “I may have retired, but I have not retired my voice. At this time, where so much is at stake, nobody should be retiring their voice,” she says. “We should be electing people that show some leadership,” she continues. “Hunger is pretty basic. This should be a moral issue for all of us. It's a moral issue. It's an economic issue. It's a national security issue. It's about health and well-being.” Host Billy Shore shares her sentiments. “My mantra has been to be civil but not silent. I think there's a way to talk about these things, but we've got to get people over the fear of speaking up about what they believe in,” he states.Resources and Mentions:
Debbie Stabenow
U.S. Senator (Retired)
"Made in Michigan" through and through, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has blazed trails, transformed public policy and made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from the State of Michigan. She is widely respected for her unrivaled work ethic, ability to build bipartisan coalitions to get things done and commitment to public service. Her work is deeply rooted in her love for the State of Michigan. Whether protecting our Great Lakes, transforming mental health services, or ensuring Michigan can continue to make things and grow things to be competitive in our world economy, her accomplishments have improved the lives of people across our country and created a strong foundation for a healthy and prosperous future for Michigan. After 50 years of public service as a County Commissioner, State Legislator, Congresswoman, and U.S. Senator, Senator Stabenow proudly passed the torch in 2025 to a new generation of leaders, beginning a new chapter in her life that includes serving the State of Michigan outside of elected office.
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