Small & Mighty- Why Carol Obando-Derstine says she is READY for CONGRESS

Season 5 of the Cuckoo4Politics Podcast premieres with host Michael Desrosiers sitting down for a timely and engaging conversation with Carol Obando-Derstine, candidate for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. Together, they explore grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and the changing political landscape shaping communities across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Carol shares her campaign philosophy centered on accessibility, transparency, and genuine community connection — discussing multilingual outreach, working-class concerns, and the growing demand for representation that reflects the realities of everyday Americans. The conversation also examines shifting voter trends within Latino communities, frustrations with political institutions, and the influence of corporate money in politics.

Beyond local issues, Michael and Carol tackle broader national and global topics including immigration reform, healthcare affordability, economic uncertainty, voter access, foreign policy, and how international events increasingly impact local communities through supply chains, national security, and rising costs of living.

As Cuckoo4Politics launches its fifth season, this premiere episode sets the stage for deeper conversations focused on accountability, civic engagement, and the collective power of communities organizing for meaningful change.