# From Transit Advocacy to Real-World Action with Carter Lavin

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Podcast: [Stop Requested](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stop-requested-7057548)
Published: 2026-02-02T11:00:01+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1800

## Resource

In this follow-up episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono welcome back Carter Lavin, author of If You Want to Win, You’ve Got to Fight. Carter reflects on the response to the book since its release and digs deeper into what effective transit advocacy really looks like in practice. The conversation covers inside and outside collaboration, common mistakes agencies make when engaging advocates, the importance of having a clear ask, and why advocacy is ultimately a team sport. It’s a practical discussion for transit professionals, advocates, and anyone trying to turn good ideas into real-world change. Pick up a copy of Carter's book here: https://a.co/d/io7mqpv

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