We discuss the balance of influence between activists and the majority in local politics and how we can reinvigorate democracy at the local level.
Brian's civic action toolkit recommendations are:
1) Identify the problem you want to fix in your community
2) Develop an innovative solution and advocate for it
Brian Adams is professor of political science at San Diego State University and the author of Activism, Majority Rule, and Local Democracy: Rethinking Public Influence.
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Credits:
Host: Mila Atmos
Guests: Brian Adams
Executive Producer: Zack Travis
Executive Editor: Mila Atmos
