SNAFU with Ed Helms BONUS: Culture Wars, Then & Now with Josh Graham Lynn
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May 14, 2025 Josh Graham Lynn, co-founder of Represent Us, discusses the historical lessons of political corruption and the ongoing fight for true representation. He explores how Prohibition's failures mirror today’s governance issues and stresses the importance of grassroots movements in empowering voters. The conversation highlights the emotional manipulation in political debates and the need for systemic reforms like ranked choice voting to combat polarization. With an emphasis on transparency and accountability, Lynn inspires listeners to advocate for democracy that truly represents the people.
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Voters' Lack of Policy Impact
- Average American voters have near zero influence on public policy.
- Special interests can block policies they dislike almost completely.
Gerrymandering Kills Election Competition
- Gerrymandering makes 83% to 87% of congressional elections uncompetitive.
- Primaries select candidates for safe districts, often empowering extremes.
Incentives Drive Extremism in Politics
- Current incentives force politicians to appeal to extremes and fundraise excessively.
- Changing incentives would elect more representative and broadly supported candidates.