{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/672a60918e194291077fd7e1/6a3957c49c43d66bc01752e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Beyond the Two-Party System: America's Main Street Party | Tom Joseph x WECAN","description":"<p>In today's episode of WECAN, Stephanie sits down with Tom Joseph, founder and treasurer of Wilson's Fountain and America's Main Street Party during retirement—NOT a Third Party! As a social activist, innovator, producer and true visionary, Tom is using his expertise to rebuild the foundation of our democracy through a new method for nominating members of Congress. But what does it take to actually change a political system that feels designed to keep us divided? Tom is an engineer who has spent his career challenging traditional models. From founding Bookminders, where he pioneered a remote-first, flexible work culture long before it was the norm, to his current work with America’s Main Street Party, he applies a brilliant, business-oriented approach to solving our biggest societal problems. The Main Street Party is citizen-centred, and an APP disrupting the market, helping us all see a future where our political system is transparent, fair, and accountable. He isn't just pointing out the gridlock; he is architecting a functional, technology-driven alternative that empowers voters over donor networks. </p><p>WECAN leverage innovation to reclaim our voice in government, and that leaves us hopeful, but we have to figure out a system of fairness. </p><p>Massive gratitude to Tom for his vision, execution, and action in playing a big role in changing a system that needs a serious overhaul. We all know that! We need people building viable alternatives! </p><p>Learn More, Donate &amp; Sign the Petition: https://www.mainstreetparty.org/ </p><p>Connect with Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomsjoseph/ </p><p><br></p><p>#WECAN #PoliticalReform #TomJoseph #MainStreetParty #Democracy #CivicTech #EndPolarization #FutureOfPolitics #SocialActivism #Leadership</p>","author_name":"Stephanie Ferrario"}