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A Chance Encounter Leads to a Political Career with Blake Carpenter, Kansas State Representative, 81st District

A Chance Encounter Leads to a Political Career with Blake Carpenter, Kansas State Representative, 81st District

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Being involved in politics wasn’t even on Blake Carpenter’s radar until a class project at Wichita State led him to an interview with Representative Jim Howell that changed everything. He shares with host Scott Heidner how that journey has led him to his current role as the House Speaker Pro Tem. On this episode we discuss:

  • Growing up in Halstead
  • Being ranked a top tier gamer at Call of Duty (when time allows)
  • Trying to figure out what to study at Wichita State
  • The value of the Eagle Scout achievement
  • Becoming interested in politics
  • Starting as a freshman legislator right out of college
  • Growing into leadership roles and the associated time commitment
  • The internship program
  • Blake’s podcast, The Kansas Briefing
  • Proposing on the cliffs of Ireland

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