On this episode of Novel Ideas, we sat down with two of the sharpest minds building the future of democratic media—Stuart Perelmuter and Josh Cook from Good Influence.

We talked about:

* The massive infrastructure gap between the right and the left in supporting creators

* What Democrats must do now to sustain authentic, independent media voices

* Why investing in creators isn't about “pay to play”—it’s about building a functioning information ecosystem

* And their novel solutions —like helping to launch Chorus, a nonprofit creator-led network helping progressive voices scale their impact

This conversation is a must-listen if you're working in digital, organizing, fundraising, or comms—and especially if you're feeling stuck with old strategies in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

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