Andrew Yang Podcast The Quiet Loss of Civic Sway, and the Push to Regain It
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Jul 21, 2025 
Ali Partovi, a veteran of Silicon Valley and co-founder of Sway, and Claire Shorall, former educator and political organizer, discuss revolutionizing civic engagement. They introduce Sway, a platform empowering citizens to vote based on shared values rather than party affiliation. The conversation delves into enhancing democracy through digital tools and rebuilding trust between voters and elected officials. Their approach emphasizes grassroots influence, community-led initiatives, and innovative solutions for engaging disillusioned citizens in political processes.
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Tech Hits a Government Brick Wall
- Ali Partovi sees political dysfunction as a structural problem, not just candidate-specific.
- Tech solutions often fail because government and political issues block progress on major problems.
Sway Builds New Political Networks
- Sway lets people amplify political influence by voting with trusted leaders on specific issues.
- It creates organic networks that reshape how political power is organized digitally and locally.
Use Trusted Leaders to Vote
- Vote with leaders on issues you care about to amplify your political voice.
- Use platforms like Sway to get personalized voter guides relevant to your passions.
