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The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling PodcastCan We Fix Voting? Travis Misurell on FiNC, Digital Democracy, and the Up/Down LensIn episode 83 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, Professor Ace talks with Travis Misurell, founder of FiNC (America’s civic utility), about what’s broken in US politics and what it could look like to build a citizen-owned civic infrastructure that expands real choice and accountability.We dig into money in politics, the “lesser of two evils” trap, and Travis’s Up/Down lens (people-first vs power-first) as a clearer way to read candidates and power. Travis also shares how the Digital Politics Hub is designed to help citizens coordinate, amplify trusted voices, and support gr...
2026-02-0957 min
The Nova SocietyThe Future is Now Coalition with Travis Misurell S5E11 01.28.2026Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message!Today, we have a guest, Travis Misurell from The Future is Now Coalition. FiNC is America's civic utility. We streamline democracy by plugging citizens, candidates, independent journalists, and movements into the Digital Politics Hub — the coordination space to co-build Digital Democracy, the future home for America's politics. We don't pick sides. We standardize fairness, visibility, and shared language so people — not gatekeepers, donors, or party insiders — shape...
2026-01-2946 min
The Chris Michaels ShowSpecial Guest: Travis MisurellTravis Misurell is the founder of the Future is Now Coalition. FiNC is working to streamline democracy by giving citizens, independent journalists, underdog candidates, and movements a real way to coordinate and co-build the future of politics. We'll explore the simple but powerful Digital Politics lens, placing candidates on an Up versus Down alignment that helps people across the political spectrum know what their candidates actually stand for.
2026-01-2138 min
Finding FreedomRebuilding America’s Broken Political System with Travis MisurellIn this episode, I sit down with Travis Misurell, founder of Fink (Future Is Coalition), to discuss his ambitious plan to rebuild America's broken political system from the ground up. Travis explains how the real problem isn't left versus right ideology, but rather "up versus down" – politicians serving big donors versus those serving everyday voters. We dive into his vision for new civic infrastructure that gives citizens transparent access to politician report cards, campaign funding sources, voting records, and broken promises all in one digital hub. The goal is to level the playing field so grassroots candidates don't need mi...
2026-01-1951 min
Lions of Liberty NetworkFF: Rebuilding America’s Broken Political System with Travis MisurellIn this episode, I sit down with Travis Misurell, founder of Fink (Future Is Coalition), to discuss his ambitious plan to rebuild America's broken political system from the ground up. Travis explains how the real problem isn't left versus right ideology, but rather "up versus down" – politicians serving big donors versus those serving everyday voters. We dive into his vision for new civic infrastructure that gives citizens transparent access to politician report cards, campaign funding sources, voting records, and broken promises all in one digital hub. The goal is to level the playing field so grassroots candidates don't need mi...
2026-01-1951 min
Political No-Brainer PodcastReimagining Political Power Through FINC – Featuring Travis Misurell S3:E14 In this forward-thinking episode of Political No-Brainer, host Jeff Rabinowitz sits down with Travis Misurell, founder of the Future Is Now Coalition (FINC), to discuss how the organization is changing the way we approach civic engagement and political impact. Travis shares how FINC empowers everyday citizens to take action, influence policy, and create meaningful change outside of traditional party structures. They explore how FINC's community-driven model is inspiring a new generation of political participation—grounded in transparency, equity, and action. Learn more at: futureis.org @politicalnobrainer @politicalnobrainer @polnobrainer @politicalnobrainer ...
2026-01-1555 min
The Truth with John GordonBREAKING: Ice Shootings in Minneapolis & Portland - Trump Targets Cartels & GreenlandIn this episode of The Truth with John Gordon, John dives into several major national stories shaking the political landscape. He begins with the recent ICE-related shootings in Minneapolis and Portland—including the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis and a separate incident in Portland that left two people wounded—sparking protests, public outrage, and calls for accountability from local leaders and critics of federal enforcement policies.John also examines President Trump’s stated goal of acquiring Greenland, the pushback from the Danish government, and the broade...
2026-01-102h 15
Meyerside Chats: Government, Policy & CivilityA New Digital Democracy to Fix Our Elections - Voters, Power & Reform w/ Travis MisurellMost Americans feel unrepresented — trapped between “the lesser of two evils,” media narratives, and party gatekeeping.In this episode of Meyerside Chats, Evan Meyer sits down with Travis Misurell, founder of FiNC (Future Is Now Coalition), to explore a radically different idea: a citizen-owned digital democracy.We unpack how money, media concentration, and party infrastructure shape elections long before voters ever see a ballot — and how a “People’s Primary” could give independent, third-party, and grassroots candidates a real chance to compete.This conversation goes beyond Left vs Right and introduces a new lens: People-f...
2026-01-0842 min
The Rebel TribeVoice Over Noise: Reclaiming Your VoiceToo many people care deeply and feel completely worn down by the noise around them.In this episode of The Rebel Tribe Podcast, I sit down with Travis Misurell for a grounded, honest conversation about discernment, personal agency, and choosing voice over outrage.This is not a political debate.It’s a conversation about staying engaged without losing your peace.We talk about why so many people feel powerless, how to recognize people-first vs power-first leadership, and what it really looks like to reclaim your voice in a loud, overwhelming world....
2026-01-0658 min
The Full Spectrum Frontier’s PodcastRewiring Democracy: Travis Misurell on Building a Citizen-Powered Political SystemIn this episode, Bennett Tanton interviews Travis Misurell, founder of Think, a civic utility aimed at upgrading democracy and enhancing citizen engagement in politics. They discuss the need for transparency, the impact of money in politics, and the importance of building a shared infrastructure for political engagement. Misurell emphasizes the role of technology in creating a more direct democracy and the necessity of citizen involvement to drive change. The conversation also touches on the challenges of navigating biases in politics and the importance of consensus among citizens across the political spectrum.https://futureis.org/https://www...
2026-01-0151 min
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.future of democracy, broken political system, how politics really works, power vs people, political gatekeeping, digital demo...
2025-12-2155 min
CommonX PodcastTravis 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, b...
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 Politics Hub that FiNC is planning to launch to support it in January 2026.Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): https://futureis.org/join to become part of the new Digital Politics Hub when it launches.
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