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The True Representation Movement PodcastSeason 5: Episode 4: On FINC - A Platform for Democracy - Travis Misurell (Part 2 of 2)In this episode, we are joined by Travis Misurell, founder of the he Future Is Now Coalition (FINC), for a wide-ranging and refreshingly concrete conversation about what it would actually take to fix a broken democratic system. Travis brings a rare combination of logistics thinking, technical fluency, and psychological insight to a problem most people treat as either abstract or hopeless. Rather than arguing left versus right, his work reframes politics as people-first versus power-first, and focuses on the structural failures that prevent real representation long before voters ever reach the ballot box.We...
2025-12-2738 min
The True Representation Movement PodcastSeason 5: Episode 3: On FINC - A Platform for Democracy - Travis Misurell (Part 1 of 2)In this episode, we are joined by Travis Misurell, founder of the he Future Is Now Coalition (FINC), for a wide-ranging and refreshingly concrete conversation about what it would actually take to fix a broken democratic system. Travis brings a rare combination of logistics thinking, technical fluency, and psychological insight to a problem most people treat as either abstract or hopeless. Rather than arguing left versus right, his work reframes politics as people-first versus power-first, and focuses on the structural failures that prevent real representation long before voters ever reach the ballot box.We...
2025-12-2730 min
Common-X with Jared and IanTravis Misurell, founder of FiNCWhy does politics feel broken — no matter who’s in power?In this episode of Common-X, we talk with Travis Misurell, founder of FiNC, about the real reason democracy isn’t working — and why arguing Left vs Right keeps us trapped.Travis introduces a powerful new lens: power-first vs people-first, revealing how money, media, and gatekeeping quietly decide who gets seen, heard, and elected.This conversation isn’t about parties or ideology.It’s about upgrading the system itself.
2025-12-2155 min
Common-X with Jared and IanTravis Misurell, founder of FiNCWhy does politics feel broken — no matter who’s in power?In this episode of Common-X, we talk with Travis Misurell, founder of FiNC, about the real reason democracy isn’t working — and why arguing Left vs Right keeps us trapped.Travis introduces a powerful new lens: power-first vs people-first, revealing how money, media, and gatekeeping quietly decide who gets seen, heard, and elected.This conversation isn’t about parties or ideology.It’s about upgrading the system itself.future of democracy, broken political system, how politics really works, power vs people, political gatekeeping, digital demo...
2025-12-2155 min
Beyond The LabelTravis Misurell on Power, Politics and Giving People Their Voice | Beyond the Label Ep. 21🛒 Support the mission through the Vital Health Store: www.vitalhealthmerch.com Every purchase helps us break barriers and support families in our community. People deserve a voice in the system that governs them. In this episode of Beyond the Label, Jacob sits down with Travis Misurell, founder of the Future Is Now Coalition, to talk about power, representation, and why so many people feel disconnected from politics today. Travis explains how money and influence have pulled politics away from everyday citizens, and how digital democracy could...
2025-12-1841 min
775 AliveEp032: Building Digital Democracy (Guest: Travis Misurell)Digital Democracy has been a concept heavily discussed over the last 10-15 years. Travis Misurell, the Founder of the Future is Now Coalition (FiNC), sits down with Crystal and Scott to discuss a new model for digital democracy and the Digital Democracy Hub FiNC is planning to launch in early 2026.Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): https://futureis.org/
2025-12-1640 min
Politics with PaulEmpowering Citizens Across Political Beliefs to Overcome Divisions | Politics with Paul #67Imagine a one-stop shop for political research where every candidate is seen, every citizen is heard, and every journalist is free to speak. Is such a thing possible? Can we create a level playing field for candidates, citizens, and journalists all through one central hub?
That is what today's guest, Travis Misurell, is building through the Future is Now Coalition (FiNC). Included in our discussion are the difference between power-first and people-first candidates, how FiNC seeks to fix the ballot information problem without overwhelming voters, and incentivizing a more unified sense of purpose and action.
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2025-11-181h 03
The Lean to the Left PodcastBeyond Left & Right: The Digital Politics RevolutionBeyond Left and Right: The Digital Politics RevolutionIn this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, we explore the pressing issues with America's current political landscape, such as big money's influence and lack of genuine representation. Our guest, Travis Misurell, founder of the Future is Now Coalition (FINC), discusses his groundbreaking initiative to build a citizen-owned political ecosystem that challenges establishment control and promotes democracy, going beyond left and right in a new digital politics revolution.Travis shares insights on digital politics, the movement's progress...
2025-07-2830 min
Purple Political BreakdownWhat is FINC and Digital Democracy? A New Coalition to Challenge the Two Party System and the Establishment! Ft. Travis MisurellWelcome to Purple Political Breakdown, where we cut through the noise of partisan politics to find real solutions that work for real people. In a world drowning in red vs. blue rhetoric, we're building bridges in the purple space betweenwhere evidence matters more than ideology, and practical solutions trump political talking points.Rethinking Democracy: Why Reframing the Game Is the First Step to Reclaiming PowerIn our most groundbreaking conversation yet, we explored a revolutionary approach to democracy with Travis Misurell, founder of the Future is Now Coalition (FiNC) and the lead architect behind a...
2025-07-151h 30
Let Them Eat ToastRethinking Democracy: The Future is Now CoalitionIn this episode, the hosts engage in a conversation with Travis Misurell, the founder of the Future is Now Coalition (FINC). Travis shares his journey from a background in psychology and systems thinking to founding an organization aimed at rethinking democracy from the ground up. The discussion delves into the coalition's mission to create a citizen-owned alternative political ecosystem that bypasses establishment influence. Travis explains the concepts of digital politics and digital democracy, emphasizing a shift from left-right politics to a focus on people versus power.
2025-07-081h 08
The Lean to the Left PodcastBeyond Left & Right: The Digital Politics RevolutionBeyond Left and Right: The Digital Politics RevolutionIn this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, we explore the pressing issues with America's current political landscape, such as big money's influence and lack of genuine representation. Our guest, Travis Misurell, founder of the Future is Now Coalition (FINC), discusses his groundbreaking initiative to build a citizen-owned political ecosystem that challenges establishment control and promotes democracy, going beyond left and right in a new digital politics revolution.Travis shares insights on digital politics, the movement's progress, how people can get involved, and the importance of focusing on up...
2025-06-2530 min
Político with Juan Collado DíazDEMOCRACY: Digital Politics | Ft. Travis MisurellIs the old left vs in a major way. right debate is just a distraction, The real battle isn’t about party lines; it’s about people standing up to power in a generally big way. We’ll really explore how true change begins by shifting how we see democracy itself—focusing on transforming our mindset, not just who we vote for, which kind of is quite significant. Plus, we’ll dive into how everyday citizens can create new, fairer systems of representation that particularly go beyond the usual gatekeepers.• Source materials for this episode cann...
2025-06-1544 min
The Politics & Punk Rock PodcastA Noble ExperimentAndrew For America welcomes to the show the founder of Future Is Now Coalition, Mr. Travis Misurell. Future Is Now Coalition (FINC) is a group of revolutionary thinkers who seek to use technology in order to educate the American people about who their elected officials really are. The idea is to create profiles on candidates including their voting record, political history, financial donors, etc...as well as allowing third-party candidates, independent journalists, podcasters, etc. to have a platform to speak freely, and to help multiple candidates (not just republicans and democrats) to be able to gain ballot access through...
2025-06-051h 29
Exploring Different Brains2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313In the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from the neurodivergent self-advocates that have appeared on the show. Featured are:
JR HARDING - full interview: https://differentbrains.org/pioneering-workplace-inclusion-with-dr-jr-harding-edb-297/ | learn more about their work at: https://jrharding.com/
HAYLEY & MATTHEW LEACH - full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autism-advocacy-siblings-with-hayley-and-matthew-leach-edb-306/ | learn more about their work at: https://linktr.ee/hayleyleach
KAYLAH TAYLOR / AUTISM THEATER PROJECT - full interview: https://differentbrains.org/the-autism-theater-project-creating-inclusion-on-the-stage-screen-edb-303/ | learn more about their work at: https://autismtheaterproject.org/
TRAVIS MISURELL - full interview: https://differentbrains.org/making-democracy-accessible-with-travis-misurell-edb-302/ | learn more about their work at: https://futureis.org/
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2023-12-3015 minExploring Different BrainsMaking Democracy Accessible, with Travis Misurell | EDB 302Autism self-advocate Travis Misurell shares how the Future Is Now Coalition is working to make the democratic process more accessible.
From the FiNC website: “They say those who don't conform to society create the most significant changes to the world. FiNC founder Travis Misurell, a neurodivergent and atypical thinker, saw how backward, contradictory, and antiquated our political systems are and felt compelled to design a solution.
“Armed with a BA in Psychology and over a decade of experience in Operations and Process Management, Travis developed the tools to solve the increasing partisan divide, introducing the concept of Digital Politics. Travis foun...
2023-09-2021 min