Future Hindsight

We discuss the concept of deliberative representative democracy by ordinary citizens, which means representing and being represented in turn. 
 
Hélène's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 
Listen and bring out the shy

Share power

 
Hélène Landemore is a political theorist and professor of political science at Yale University. Her latest book is Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule, a manifesto for what's possible.
 
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Credits: 
Host: Mila Atmos 
Guests: Hélène Landemore
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producer: Zack Travis

We discuss grassroots organizing, voting rights for U.S. territories and First Nations, and the state of elections in Georgia. 
 
Anjali's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 
Organize at the local level

Pick up your neighbor on your way to vote

 
Anjali Enjeti is a poll worker, electoral organizer, activist, and novelist whose latest book is Ballot, a timely narrative about the fragile state of our most fundamental right.
 
 
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Credits: 
Host: Mila Atmos 
Guests: Anjali Enjeti
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producer: Zack Travis

We discuss how our everyday choices to resist, organize, and act collectively can stop authoritarian takeovers. Feeling powerless does not mean that we're actually powerless!
 
Daniel's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 
Get non-cooperation training at https://freedomtrainers.net/

Be connected to other humans in a group

 
Daniel Hunter is a seasoned organizer and the founder of Choose Democracy. He's also the author of books including What If Trump Wins?, Climate Resistance Handbook, and Building a Movement to End the New Jim Crow.
 
 
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Early episodes for Patreon supporters:
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Credits: 
Host: Mila Atmos 
Guests: Daniel Hunter
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producer: Zack Travis

We discuss the role of schools to form effective citizens in our democracy. It's necessary to prioritize the teaching of our history and our government. 
 
James's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 
Push back against corrosive technology, especially in schools

Read books!

 
James Traub is a journalist, historian, and author of The Cradle of Citizenship: How Schools Can Help Save Our Democracy.
 
 
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Credits: 
Host: Mila Atmos 
Guests: James Traub
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producer: Zack Travis

We discuss  the dangers of book bans and censorship, the power of civic action on the local level, and the intersection of libraries and human rights.
 
Amanda's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 
Use the library!

Follow Kelly Jensen at Book Riot on social media

 
Amanda Jones is a middle school librarian, an activist, and the author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. She previously served as President of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians and has won numerous awards for her work in school libraries, including School Library Journal Librarian of the Year. 
 
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Read That Librarian: 
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Credits: 
Host: Mila Atmos 
Guests: Amanda Jones
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producer: Zack Travis