Imagine a one-stop shop for political research where every candidate is seen, every citizen is heard, and every journalist is free to speak. Is such a thing possible? Can we create a level playing field for candidates, citizens, and journalists all through one central hub?

That is what today's guest, Travis Misurell, is building through the Future is Now Coalition (FiNC). Included in our discussion are the difference between power-first and people-first candidates, how FiNC seeks to fix the ballot information problem without overwhelming voters, and incentivizing a more unified sense of purpose and action.

(0:00) Intro: to Civic Empowerment, Travis Misurell, FiNC

(1:42) Why Create FiNC? What Does it Seek to Do?

(6:19) "People-First" vs. "Power-First" Public Servants

(9:03) How FiNC Educates Voters on "People-First" Candidates

(12:20) Creating a Level Playing Field for Election Candidates

(19:50) Creating a Level Playing Field for Citizens and Activists

(23:47) Simplifying Election Research for Voters

(28:49) Creating a Level Playing Field for Independent Journalists

(32:29) The Consolidation of Media and its Impact on Our Consumption

(36:59) How to Provide More Info for Voters Without Overwhelming Them

(44:58) Practical Ways We Can Push Back Against Tribalism, Polarization

(51:30) What Travis Most Wants to Change in Elections, Campaign Finance

(55:11) Final Thoughts on Empowering Citizens, Leveling the Playing Field

(58:52) Random Question: What Would Be Your Entrance Music?

(1:02:10) Closing and Our Links