{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a2184c1be8560e74b1f0510/6a2184d8e25fe33c7c4adbad?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Bad Information Breaks Self-Government in America","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a2184c1be8560e74b1f0510/420e72fec4b7a729b82120da0339ec43.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Albert Eisenberg is a political entrepreneur with Red Bridge, an advisor to nonprofits and campaigns, and a journalist whose work has appeared in&nbsp;<em>Politico</em>,&nbsp;<em>The Free Press</em>,&nbsp;<em>Fox News</em>, and&nbsp;<em>The Philadelphia Inquirer</em>.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss the regulation of free speech, Orwell’s&nbsp;<em>The Road to Wigan Pier</em>, and media literacy as a lens for America’s deeper civic problem: an electorate struggling to process information, choose serious candidates, and steward self-government. We also get into the Trump administration’s failure to broadcast its wins, how that could damage Republicans in the midterms, and why the country may need more moderate, pragmatic leadership in an age of gerrymandering, fractured identity, and political noise.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://yourredbridge.com/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://yourredbridge.com/about</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>00:00 The Political Landscape: Understanding Messaging and Lobbying</p><p>00:29 Free Speech vs. Regulation: The Content Creator Debate</p><p>03:31 Trust in Institutions: The COVID Era and Misinformation</p><p>06:36 Orwellian Insights: Class Struggles and Political Messaging</p><p>09:35 The Shift in Political Alliances: Working Class Dynamics</p><p>12:36 California's Political Climate: A Case Study</p><p>15:43 Engaging the Disenfranchised: Reaching Out to Everyday Voters</p><p>18:35 The Political Industry: Behind the Scenes of Campaigning</p><p>23:22 The Gerrymandering Dilemma</p><p>28:41 Media Literacy and Civic Engagement</p><p>35:16 The Importance of Messaging in Politics</p><p>46:19 The Future of the Republican Party</p><p>55:28 Navigating Domestic Issues and Elections</p><p>01:04:13 The Quest for Pragmatic Leadership</p><p>01:06:29 Engaging the Disillusioned Voter</p><p>01:08:35 The Pressure of Political Conformity</p><p>01:10:13 Historical Context of American Politics</p><p>01:13:06 The Importance of National Identity</p><p>01:16:06 Prioritizing Innovation for the Future</p><p>01:18:15 Healthcare and Competition</p><p>01:19:36 Infrastructure and the Common Good</p><p>01:25:00 The Role of Messaging in Politics</p><p>01:27:38 The Influence of Online Communities</p><p>01:34:22 Directionally True Rhetoric in Politics</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"Brandon Gresham"}