The Campaign: Why I'm Running

The Chris Stigall Show

Salem Podcast Network

News, Daily News, Politics, News Commentary

4.9 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 11 May 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Chris is back on the air with a new adventure. He's joined by his friend and colleague, Larry O'Connor, as they dive into Chris's decision to run for Congress. Chris shares his personal story, from his successful radio career to his return to his hometown where he's running for the 6th Congressional District. He talks about the unique challenges of representing a large and diverse district, and how he plans to stay connected with his constituents.

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0:00.0	Americans may not agree on much, but we agree on Social Security.
0:04.8	We all pay in. It ought to be there when we need it.
0:08.1	Social Security could face a funding gap in less than a decade, and I don't want to see a pay cut.
0:14.4	I'm with AARP in the fight to protect the Social Security we earned.
0:19.1	Pledge to protect social security at
0:21.4	aARP.org slash we earned it.
0:24.4	That's aARP.org slash we earned it.
0:28.0	Paid for by AARP.
0:33.6	He's back.
0:39.5	He didn't actually ever go anywhere.
0:42.0	He's been, well, running for Congress.
0:45.7	That's right.
0:46.3	You know him.
0:46.8	You love him.
0:47.3	He's America's sweetheart.
0:48.9	Chris Stigall.
0:50.8	Chris.
0:51.4	Larry.
0:52.8	Thanks for running for Congress.
0:54.3	I haven't been able to say this publicly.
0:56.6	Thank you for your service, Mike.
0:59.0	Oh, man.
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