The Black Agenda

S3,E17: Start Paying Attention to Redistricting


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Adrian and Devin speak with Dan Vicuna of Common Cause about how political powers try to control redistricting. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment: Why Redistricting is Important (1:49)

  • The before and after the Baker Ruling
  • Politicians picking their voters
  • Have politicians always had the power
  • Break: X-Ray Vision

2nd Segment: The Harm of Gerrymandering (13:55)

  • Fairness over party platform
  • Role of the two party system
  • Could a 3rd or 4th party help
  • Break: Feather Duster

3rd Segment: Getting the Public to Take Notice (20:54)

  • Freedom to Vote Act
  • Gerrymandering effects on Black and brown candidates
  • Work of Common Cause
  • Break: Cooper Ave

Final Message (30:20)

  • Break: Papov

Ending (36:15)

    • "How an Independent Redistricting Commission Works" featuring Elaine Frazier of the NY Independent Redistricting Commission (Oct 28, 2021)
    • "Weekly Round-Up #20" (Oct 30, 2021)
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