In Part 2, the conversation shifts from personal formation to public responsibility. Rick Roth joins Sendra D. to discuss farming as a business, agriculture as national security, and conservative leadership rooted in real-world experience.
From trade policy and rural representation to bipartisan reform and public service, this episode explores what happens when practical business thinking meets governance—and why rural America must have a voice at the table.
Part 2 – Interview Questions: Business & Politics
Business, Farming, and Risk
Farming is one of the most high-risk businesses in America. How did that shape your decision-making?
What did running a farm teach you about accountability that politics often lacks?
You’ve talked about “differential thinking.” How does that apply to leadership and policy?
Why is agriculture so often misunderstood by policymakers?
Trade, Policy, and Consequences
How did trade agreements like NAFTA impact Florida farmers?
What lessons should leaders learn from the collapse of small farming operations?
Why do you believe fair trade matters more than free trade for American agriculture?
How do policy decisions made far from rural communities create long-term harm?
Governance & Political Philosophy
You describe yourself as bipartisan with conservative principles. What does that look like in action?
Where do both parties fall short when it comes to working families?
How do you balance reforming government programs without expanding dependency?
What does responsible stewardship look like in government?
Public Service & Leadership
Why did you step away from a congressional race to serve at the state level?
How did representing a rural district change your view of leadership?
What pressures come with staying principled in public office?
How do you define success in politics?
Looking Ahead
Why run again—for the Florida Senate?
What’s at stake for Florida’s agricultural and rural communities?
What kind of leadership does this moment require?
What would you want voters to understand about your approach to service?
Closing Question (Both Parts Can Use)
If adversity is preparation, what do you believe you were being prepared for?