Purple Political Breakdown

Why Independent Candidates Matter More Than Ever in 2026 Midterms Ft. Adam Brandon


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Join us for a conversation with Adam Brandon, Senior Advisor at the Independent Center and former President of FreedomWorks, as we explore why 40% of Americans feel politically homeless and what the Independent movement offers as an alternative.About Adam:A unique voice in American politics who's evolved from Tea Party leadership to Independent organizing. Raised in Cleveland by a conservative father and liberal mother, Adam learned early to respect diverse perspectives. With three master's degrees, U.S. State Department experience, and over a decade leading FreedomWorks, he brings rare insider knowledge of how political movements succeed.What We'll Discuss: The Independent Movement - Organizing the "exhausted majority" of politically homeless Americans Beyond Partisan Politics - Real policy solutions that transcend left vs. right talking points Tea Party to Today - Evolution of grassroots movements and lessons learned Bridge Building - Finding common ground in polarized times His Upcoming Book - Amplifying voices tired of partisan extremesWhy This Matters:Adam represents Americans who believe the country's needs should come before partisan politics. His journey from Tea Party leader to Independent organizer offers insights into how political change happens and why coalition building might be America's path forward.Perfect for listeners seeking alternatives to our two-party system and practical solutions over political punditry.
Connect with Adam Brandon:
Independent Center: https://www.independentcenter.org/Follow on X: https://x.com/adam_brandonIndependent Center on X: @IndependentCenter
Standard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKALIVE Podcast Network - Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn - A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/Living Room Conversations - Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATIONOtherWeb - An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACYEqual Vote Coalition & STAR Voting - Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/starFuture is Now Coalition (FiNC) - A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse FutureisFutureis. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENTIndependent Center - Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ Get Daily News: Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed ( https://informed.now) All Links: https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdownThe Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias."Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics - where we find common ground in the middle!
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