Show Notes
Why does democracy feel rigged — even before you vote?
Joe sits down with Travis Misurell, founder of Think Futures Now (https://futureis.org/), to explain why voters feel locked out of the political process and how leaders are really chosen behind the scenes.
This isn't left vs right. It's a systems-level conversation about money, candidate selection, fear-based voting, and whether fixing how leaders are chosen matters more than who wins the next election.
If you've ever felt like you're voting against someone instead of for something, this episode explains why.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Crisis in Democracy 01:37 Travis Misurell's Vision for Change 03:30 The Disconnect Between Voters and Politicians 06:29 The Role of Money in Politics 10:05 The Need for a Digital Democracy 15:33 Building a Transparent Political System 19:37 What Think Futures Now Coalition Aims to Achieve 23:06 Building a New Political Infrastructure 24:32 The Role of Transparency in Politics 27:22 Empowering Citizens Through Technology 29:11 Breaking the Two-Party Trap 31:45 Connecting Citizens and Candidates 35:05 The Future of Political Engagement 38:06 Creating a Civic Internet
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