Democracy Without Politicians: Hélène Landemore

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.   Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Hélène on X:  https://x.com/landemore   Read Politics Without Politicians:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  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.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Anjali on IG:   https://www.instagram.com/anjalienjeti    Read Ballot:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  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.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/daniel-hunter.bsky.social   Read What If Trump Wins?:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  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.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Read The Cradle of Citizenship:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  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.    Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Amanda on X:  https://x.com/abmack33   Follow Kelly Jensen on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/heykellyjensen/    Read That Librarian:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Amanda Jones Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

We discuss  orienting our personal choices toward the collective in order to make the changes in the systems that organize our world.   Michael's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Orient your personal choices towards the collective Do something, and do it with others   Michael Brownstein is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College, and Professor of Philosophy at The Graduate Center, CUNY. He's also the co-author of Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Michael on BlueSky:  https://bsky.app/profile/michaelbrownstein.bsky.social   Read Somebody Should Do Something:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Michael Brownstein Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

We discuss how being pro-democracy is a big tent coalition. In fact, it is our national identity.   Rick's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Meet your your neighbors, friends, and family in person 2) Be a persuasive voice in your immediate network and build a network of networks   Rick Wilson is co-founder of the Lincoln Project, as well as the host of the Lincoln Project and The Enemies List podcasts. He is a 30 year veteran of national Republican politics, starting with the 1988 presidential campaign of George Herbert Walker Bush, and is now a registered Independent.   Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Rick on X:  https://x.com/TheRickWilson    Check out the Lincoln Project: https://lincolnproject.us/    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guest: Rick Wilson Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

We discuss the promise of radical liberalism to deliver equal freedom for all.    Alex's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Join the fight for democracy 2) Put pressure on a leader who has the power to resist   Alex Zakaras is professor of political science at the University of Vermont and the author of Freedom for All: What a Liberal Society Could Be.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Read Freedom for All:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Alex Zakaras Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

In this episode of Shifting Terrain, Colin Davis and Reece Peck discuss why liberal messaging continues to fail, where to find the Joe Rogan of the left, and how to actually reach working class men. Plus we'll hear from author Joan Williams about how class cluelessness led to the downfall of the left's power.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Listen to Shifting Terrain:  https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yNTQ3MzI3LnJzcw    Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight     

We discuss the building blocks of narrative power and the strategies to succeed in changing hearts and minds.    Shanelle's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Share your stories of your experiences in your community 2) Get involved in local government   Shanelle Matthews is a leading voice in narrative power and social movement communications and the co-author of Liberation Stories: Building Narrative Power for 21st Century Social Movements.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Read Liberation Stories:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Shanelle Matthews Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis