Factually! with Adam Conover

A Third Party That Actually Works with Maurice Mitchell

Nov 27, 2024

Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, discusses the urgent need for a reimagined political approach after recent electoral losses on the left. He emphasizes the challenges facing traditional parties and explores the potential of a third party to empower working-class voices. The conversation highlights grassroots organizing and the importance of community connections in political movements. Mitchell also advocates for strategic voting and fusion voting as ways to enhance representation and engage more effectively with constituents.

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Maurice Mitchell

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Quick takeaways

The podcast critiques the disconnect between the Democratic Party and its left-leaning voters, prompting the need for progressive alternatives.

Maurice Mitchell highlights the importance of building grassroots power through collective action to effect meaningful change in politics.

The conversation encourages leftist activists to explore third-party options as viable strategies for enacting progressive change and representation.

Adam and Maurice engage in a thought-provoking discussion on reimagining political engagement for better alignment with voter ideals.

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Intro

2min

Reimagining Political Engagement in America

3min

Navigating Political Turmoil and New Alliances

10min

Navigating Third Parties in a Two-Party System

24min

The Power of Grassroots Organizing in Political Movements

6min

The Power of Collective Organizing

18min

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2min

Bridging the Political Divide

21min

Authenticity in Political Campaigning

23min

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Empowering Local Governance and Grassroots Organizing

2min

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Empowering Community Connections in Uncertain Times

2min

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Engagement Beyond Dollars: The Working Families Party

4min

The left lost hard this election, and it warrants a deep examination of what the ideals of the Democratic party even stands for. Are voters on the left represented by their party anymore, or is it time to consider alternative means to enacting progressive change? This week, Adam speaks with Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, about how activists on the left can build power and effect change.

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