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On Point | Podcast

The Jackpod: Outside the beltway

Mar 20, 2025
Jack Beatty, an insightful news analyst known for intertwining history, literature, and politics, discusses the surge of grassroots activism inspired by frustrations with the Trump administration. He illuminates how activism has taken root in towns like Chippewa Falls and highlights the changing dynamics of town halls. Beatty also tackles the Democrats' struggles to connect with younger voters and working-class groups, alongside public sentiment regarding Trump's legal controversies and the broader implications for future elections.
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  • Grassroots political activism is surging in rural areas like Chippewa Falls, driven by community dissatisfaction with disconnected representatives.
  • Veterans are increasingly mobilizing against government policies under the Trump administration, reflecting a deeper discontent with political accountability.

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Political Activism Outside the Beltway

Political activism is on the rise in areas far removed from Washington, D.C., exemplified by the growth of local activist groups like Indivisible in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Originally consisting of just 28 members, Indivisible has expanded to 500 members as a response to dissatisfaction with their congressman, who has avoided engaging with constituents and labeled their protests as organized disruptions. This burgeoning movement highlights a grassroots effort to challenge political representatives who are perceived as out of touch with their communities. The local group plans a National Day of Action, encouraging residents to participate in demonstrations, signaling a significant mobilization of civic engagement across the country.

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