Rachel Bitecofer is a political scientist and election forecaster turned political strategist. Her most recent book is Hit ’Em Where it Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game. We discuss why it's time for Democratic Party candidates to embrace negative partisanship in their campaigns.
Half of America’s electorate doesn't vote – even in the most consequential elections – because they aren't interested in politics. The Knight Foundation took a very large sample survey of non voters and discovered that the most commonly cited reason for not voting is lack of interest. The US has raised and created a political culture that encourages lack of civic participation and views politics as dirty. Turning the tide on disinterest and bolstering American democracy must include fixing the civic culture.
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Credits:
Host: Mila Atmos
Guests: Rachel Bitecofer
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producer: Zack Travis
Asian Americans: Norman Chen
Open System for Democracy: Landon Mascareñaz & Doannie Tran
The Post-Roe Reality: Jenice Fountain
The Power of Citizen Voice: Layla Law-Gisiko
Democracy Decoded: A Fight for the Right to Vote
Citizens and Their Obligations: Richard Haass
Lawyers for Democracy: Anna Chu
The Power of Solidarity: Frank Guridy
National Security & Truth: David Priess
Democracy in Texas: Beto O’Rourke
Fighting for Good Governance: Anna Eskamani
People Power and AI: Chris Wiggins & Matt Jones
Dignity and Justice: Judge Victoria Pratt
Civic Information Media: Craig Aaron
A Slow Civil War?: Jeff Sharlet
Reclaiming Rural Power: Chloe Maxmin & Canyon Woodward
Winning Messages: Anat Shenker-Osorio
Drilled: The Boom
Bail Reform’s Success: Alana Sivin
Holding Police Accountable: Joanna Schwartz
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