Firewall Let’s Agree to Agree
Jul 8, 2025
Bradley shares insights from his recent trip to Estonia, arguing that Americans actually find common ground on key issues like immigration and taxes. He highlights the successes of Solving Hunger in addressing child food insecurity and critiques Elon Musk's political ambitions as insufficient. The conversation takes a philosophical turn with Cicero's thoughts on integrity and happiness, examining how these ideas resonate in today's political landscape. Literary discussions explore themes of love and authenticity in contemporary writing, providing a rich tapestry of insights.
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Hunger Campaign Successes
- Bradley Tusk shares his experience running campaigns to pass hunger legislation in six states in 2023.
- These bills resulted in 600,000 more kids getting fed with over 150 million additional school meals served annually.
Professionalize Hunger Advocacy
- Fund and run well-resourced, professional campaigns for hunger legislation to increase impact.
- Use lobbying, media, polling, and grassroots efforts similar to corporate campaigns for success.
Requirements To Build A New Party
- Creating a new political party requires vast resources, disciplined leadership, and a centrist platform.
- Recruiting quality political talent and candidates is essential but challenging, especially for a party driven by a high-profile founder.
