Nora and Marcus are back—running on caffeine, civic duty, and sheer willpower—joined once again by Charles Douglas III of Common Power. Together, they break down the chaos that is election week: why Seattle's slow counts might actually be a good sign, what the polls keep getting it spectacularly wrong, and how to turn that fleeting campaign adrenaline into real, lasting community power. They dive into big-tent politics, the art of re-humanizing our movements, and why voting should be so boring it's revolutionary. Charles brings the hope, the humor, and a reminder that democracy isn't a one-night stand—it's the long-term relationship we build together, one conversation, one community meal, and one ballot at a time.

Mentioned in the episode:

Guest Rant: Now is the Time to Hope, and Vote | Common Power | Protesters at Kamala's book talk in Seattle | Nancy Pelosi retiring | Insider trading among elected officials | Wall Street Billionaires Now Offering to Help Mamdani | Graham Platner | Prime Minister | Rebecca Solnit on 2024 election | Mike Davis: Despair is Useless

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