FF 524: Rebuilding America’s Broken Political System with Travis Misurell

In this episode, I sit down with Travis Misurell, founder of Fink (Future Is Coalition), to discuss his ambitious plan to rebuild America's broken political system from the ground up. Travis explains how the real problem isn't left versus right ideology, but rather "up versus down" – politicians serving big donors versus those serving everyday voters. We dive into his vision for new civic infrastructure that gives citizens transparent access to politician report cards, campaign funding sources, voting records, and broken promises all in one digital hub. The goal is to level the playing field so grassroots candidates don't need millions of dollars to compete with establishment politicians who are bought and paid for by special interests.

Travis shares how this citizen-owned platform will connect voters directly with candidates, journalists, and movements without party gatekeepers controlling the narrative. We discuss the challenges of preventing bias, the timeline for launch (aiming for some features by the 2026 midterms), and how everyday Americans can get involved as "citizen architects" to help build this new system. This is about creating real accountability and giving power back to the people – not just switching which party is in charge.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction: America's Broken Political System
1:56 - Sponsor: Fox & Sons Coffee
2:26 - Meet Travis Misurell & Fink's Mission
3:00 - Travis's Background & 2016 Political Awakening
5:53 - The Vision: New Civic Infrastructure for the Digital Age
8:33 - How It Works: Politician Report Cards & Transparency
11:00 - Making Public Data User-Friendly
12:36 - The "Up vs Down" Framework (Not Left vs Right)
19:00 - The Real Problem: Money in Politics
23:00 - Protecting the Platform from Bias & Special Interests
28:51 - How Citizens Can Get Involved Right Now
33:17 - Preventing Buyouts & Maintaining Grassroots Funding
36:37 - Helping New Candidates Challenge Incumbents
42:00 - Timeline: When Will This Be Ready?
47:40 - Final Thoughts & Where to Sign Up

Links:

🔗 Fink Digital Politics Hub: https://hub.futureis.org
🔗 Fink Website: https://futureis.org
🔗 Follow Fink on Social Media: @FutureIsOrg (Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook)

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