Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig

S5E07: Overturned Tables: Primaries: Nick Troiano

Nov 14, 2023
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Nick Troiano
Nick Troiano, Author of The Primary Solution, proposes electoral reforms such as nonpartisan primaries, ranked choice voting, and independent redistricting. They discuss the problem of gerrymandered districts, the decline in voter participation due to polarization, and the need for primary reform in improving democracy.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Electoral Reforms and Lessons from Independent Candidacy
03:04 • 3min
3
Reflections on Running as an Independent in a Republican District
06:00 • 2min
4
Gerrymandered Districts and Closed Primaries
07:44 • 8min
5
Addressing Political Polarization and Voter Disengagement
15:36 • 2min
6
The Impact of Primaries on Representation and Voter Exclusion
17:43 • 27min
7
The Importance of Primary Reform
44:47 • 15min