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Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan sit down with viral content creator and veteran Jolly Good Ginger (Russell Ellis) for a conversation on misinformation, media, and political strategy in the digital age.Jolly shares how he went from arguing in Facebook comments during the George Floyd protests to becoming a progressive voice with millions of followers. They unpack the rise of far-right digital influence, the failure of Democrats to build comparable platforms, and how the left can reclaim new media.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Meet Jolly Good Ginger6:00 - Going viral, TikTok fame, and online backlash9:30 - Raising kids while being internet famous12:00 - Combating right-wing misinformation with facts16:00 - The left's media gap and Joe Rogan debate20:00 - Parasocial trust, responsibility, and digital influence24:00 - How the far-right recruits through lifestyle content28:00 - Building left-wing platforms that actually work32:00 - The power of conversations across the aisle36:00 - Immigrant fear-mongering and LA County misinformation40:00 - Housing veterans vs. housing immigrants false choice44:00 - Trump’s empty executive orders and bad policy48:00 - Corruption, gold cards, and memecoin grift52:00 - Trump’s fake business record and failed legacy56:00 - Why the left needs to stop being scared of bold ideas1:00:00 - Universal healthcare, student debt, and late-stage capitalism1:04:00 - Fixing the VA, homelessness, and mental healthcare1:08:00 - Community schools and smart education investments1:11:00 - Announcing the June 6 Veterans Protest in D.C.1:14:00 - Vote or Veto segmentThank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan.New episodes weekly! Subscribe now and never miss a conversation.Connect with us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whodempod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whodempod
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By The OX InstituteRepresentative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan sit down with viral content creator and veteran Jolly Good Ginger (Russell Ellis) for a conversation on misinformation, media, and political strategy in the digital age.Jolly shares how he went from arguing in Facebook comments during the George Floyd protests to becoming a progressive voice with millions of followers. They unpack the rise of far-right digital influence, the failure of Democrats to build comparable platforms, and how the left can reclaim new media.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Meet Jolly Good Ginger6:00 - Going viral, TikTok fame, and online backlash9:30 - Raising kids while being internet famous12:00 - Combating right-wing misinformation with facts16:00 - The left's media gap and Joe Rogan debate20:00 - Parasocial trust, responsibility, and digital influence24:00 - How the far-right recruits through lifestyle content28:00 - Building left-wing platforms that actually work32:00 - The power of conversations across the aisle36:00 - Immigrant fear-mongering and LA County misinformation40:00 - Housing veterans vs. housing immigrants false choice44:00 - Trump’s empty executive orders and bad policy48:00 - Corruption, gold cards, and memecoin grift52:00 - Trump’s fake business record and failed legacy56:00 - Why the left needs to stop being scared of bold ideas1:00:00 - Universal healthcare, student debt, and late-stage capitalism1:04:00 - Fixing the VA, homelessness, and mental healthcare1:08:00 - Community schools and smart education investments1:11:00 - Announcing the June 6 Veterans Protest in D.C.1:14:00 - Vote or Veto segmentThank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan.New episodes weekly! Subscribe now and never miss a conversation.Connect with us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whodempod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whodempod
📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]