Empowering Citizens Across Political Beliefs to Overcome Divisions | Politics with Paul #67

Imagine a one-stop shop for political research where every candidate is seen, every citizen is heard, and every journalist is free to speak. Is such a thing possible? Can we create a level playing field for candidates, citizens, and journalists all through one central hub? That is what today's guest, Travis Misurell, is building through the Future is Now Coalition (FiNC). Included in our discussion are the difference between power-first and people-first candidates, how FiNC seeks to fix the ballot information problem without overwhelming voters, and incentivizing a more unified sense of purpose and action.

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Paul Rader

Host • 25%

Travis Misurell

Guest • 75%

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0:00	Intro: to Civic Empowerment, Travis Misurell, FiNC
1:42	Why Create FiNC? What Does it Seek to Do?
6:19	"People-First" vs. "Power-First" Public Servants
9:03	How FiNC Educates Voters on "People-First" Candidates
12:20	Creating a Level Playing Field for Election Candidates
19:50	Creating a Level Playing Field for Citizens and Activists
23:47	Simplifying Election Research for Voters
28:49	Creating a Level Playing Field for Independent Journalists
32:29	The Consolidation of Media and its Impact on Our Consumption
36:59	How to Provide More Info for Voters Without Overwhelming Them
44:58	Practical Ways We Can Push Back Against Tribalism, Polarization
51:30	What Travis Most Wants to Change in Elections, Campaign Finance
55:11	Final Thoughts on Empowering Citizens, Leveling the Playing Field
58:52	Random Question: What Would Be Your Entrance Music?
1:02:10	Closing and Our Links

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