An Honorable Profession

Ryan Coonerty, Debbie Cox Bultan

Booking Overview

A weekly political interview show focused on progressive, pragmatic government and public service, typically featuring Democratic elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels alongside policy and political experts. Agencies could credibly pitch mayors, legislators, public administrators, policy researchers, and experts on public safety, healthcare, democracy, or effective governance; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly features notable officeholders but also engages state and local leaders.

Metrics

Episodes: 250

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 7.0k subscribers

Instagram: 2.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

join.us@newdealleaders.org

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Host

Ryan Coonerty - Co-host of An Honorable Profession, covering public service, Democratic politics, and pragmatic state and local governance.

Debbie Cox Bultan - Co-host of An Honorable Profession, covering public service, Democratic politics, and pragmatic state and local governance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Current or former elected officials, particularly Democratic mayors, state legislators, members of Congress, and public safety leaders, as well as policy experts and political strategists with substantive experience in government and public service.

Required Achievements:

Holding elected federal, state, or local office, Leading or shaping public policy, Delivering measurable government or community results, Developing campaigns, coalitions, or pragmatic legislative solutions, Recognized expertise in democracy, public safety, healthcare, or state and local governance

Recent Guest Discussions

Omari Crawford - Legislative Effectiveness, Georgia Politics, Voter Messaging, Evidence-based Policymaking, Healthcare, Justice, And Sickle Cell Legislation.

Tom Suozzi - Building Broad Political Coalitions, Affordability, Democratic Priorities, The Promise To America, Grassroots Organizing, And Delivering Results In Government.

Adam Gray - Building Broad Political Coalitions, Affordability, Democratic Priorities, The Promise To America, Grassroots Organizing, And Delivering Results In Government.

Ryan Fecteau - Maine Politics, Voter Concerns, Campaign Messaging, Immigration, Public Policy, And Delivering Results For Working Families.

Danny Ceisler - Public Safety, Law Enforcement Leadership, Community Trust, Domestic Violence Services, Civil Rights, And Local Immigration Policy.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, State Government, Local Government, Public Safety

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

An Honorable Profession

How to Flip a Legislative Seat with Kentucky Rep. Adam Moore

October 08, 2026

This week, host Ryan Coonerty talks with Kentucky Rep. Adam Moore about why he threw his hat into the ring of elected office. After growing up in a conservative home, his journey to public office began when he saw the government failing to cover the basics—helping folks with healthcare, jobs, and housing. He became a Democrat, and ran for a state legislature seat that hadn't seen a Democratic candidate in years. Since being elected, he's worked hard to protect consumers and ensure transparenc...

How to Remember What You're Fighting For with Commissioner Angelica Salinas

October 01, 2026

In this week's episode, hosts Ryan Coonerty and Debbie Cox Bultan sit down with Routt County, CO Commissioner Angelica Salinas, the youngest person and first Latina woman ever elected to her seat. They discuss how she has navigated her first term in office, and how she's already brought her lived experience to issues ranging from housing to transportation to economic development. Ryan and Debbie ask Commissioner Salinas about what is top of mind for her constituents, what rural areas need mos...

How to Combat Hopelessness Through Resilience with Mayor Zeb Smathers

September 24, 2026

In this week's episode, we continue our Road to November 2026 series with Canton, NC Mayor Zeb Smathers. He and host Debbie Cox Bultan talk about the weariness coursing through communities across the countries as prices and political divisiveness keep rising. They discuss the importance of "listening with both ears" when people share the challenges they are facing, and the necessity of following up with tangible change. Mayor Smathers also underscores the value of mutual respect in these time...

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