Hosts share insights on growing political engagement and building diverse coalitions. They discuss strategies for inclusivity, particularly at HBCU homecoming events, to connect with new audiences. The challenges of reaching varied communities are explored, emphasizing civic responsibility and allyship. With elections nearing, they highlight the need for proactive measures to protect personal identity while encouraging participation in democracy. It’s all about fostering connections and systemic change!
The podcast emphasizes the importance of fostering a welcoming community to enhance civic engagement and participation in politics.
Coalition-building across diverse groups is crucial for expanding outreach and promoting inclusive political discussions.
Deep dives
Addressing High Costs
Housing costs will be reduced by increasing the construction of new homes and regulating landlords who charge excessively high rents. Efforts will also be made to decrease food and grocery prices by targeting individuals and businesses that engage in price gouging on essential goods. These actions are framed as a response to the burden that rising living expenses impose on hardworking individuals and families. The overarching goal is to ensure that people have more control over their finances, allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned money.
Engaging Listeners Politically
Listeners are encouraged to actively participate in the political arena, particularly as elections approach. The discussion emphasizes the importance of creating a community where audience members feel welcomed and motivated to engage with political content. The hosts express a desire to not only increase listenership but also to deepen the audience's involvement in civic matters. By inviting questions and fostering dialogues, the podcast aims to cultivate an engaged and informed listener base that participates in discussions about critical issues.
Building Coalitions
Coalition-building across diverse groups is highlighted as essential for substantial change and to capture a broader audience. There is recognition that effective outreach should not solely focus on aligning with like-minded individuals but also embrace engaging varied perspectives. The importance of collaboration with communities different from theirs is discussed as a means to foster understanding and solidarity. This approach aims to dismantle barriers and encourage a more inclusive political conversation, ultimately benefitting all involved.
Innovative Audience Growth Strategies
There is a call for innovation and adaptability in outreach strategies to avoid stagnation in audience growth and engagement. Embracing new approaches and exploring unconventional avenues may lead to surprising and positive results. The conversation suggests stepping outside the comfort zone and inviting broader participation to ensure that the content resonates with a diverse audience. By doing so, the hosts believe they can effectively contribute to a more informed populace and inspire civic engagement among listeners.
On this MiniPod, hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum will let you in on some of our process. We have plans to grow our base and we want to talk about how you can grow yours. There are tips here for all sorts of communities but we’re particularly interested in how to get folks to engage and participate more in politics.
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Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:
Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.