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)

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