A megaphone for the people's voices: Featuring Ramon Perez and Dan Williams

(00:00:00) A megaphone for the people's voices: Featuring Ramon Perez and Dan Williams (00:00:56) Podcast Starts -- Intro about Dan Williams (00:02:00) Why Dan Williams decided to run for office in District 11 in Florida (00:03:21) The evolution of direct democracy (00:06:01) Technology's role in enabling mobile voting (00:09:06) Understanding legislation and technology (00:11:46) Accountability and transparency through technology (00:14:52) Challenges and resistance to political change and tech in elections (00:17:59) The intersection of policy and party politics on voters (00:22:01) The founding principles of the U.S. political system (00:27:09) Technology's role in modern governance (00:30:25) Redefining representation in Congress (00:33:21) Candidate Williams' grassroots campaign (00:35:38) A vision for a new political landscape This week, Dave and Gav talk to Dan Williams, a contender in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 11th electoral district, and an old friend of the pod, Ramon Perez, the executive director of the Digital Democracy Project. Both guests present a pathway for voters' opinions to reach Washington, D.C. starting from Florida and expanding to every other district across the United States. Dan Williams is a candidate with a vision for congressional representation in America that would transcend party politics and special interests by using available and readily accessible technology to center the voice of the people living in congressional districts.The boys talk to Dan and Ramon about how they’re trying to get the conversation about direct democracy going on a national level and how policies often unite voters divided on party lines.Don't miss our other episode with Ramon on Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up.Disclaimer:On the Fringe is not endorsing nor affiliated with Candidate Williams's campaign in District 11 and the Digital Democracy Project's tools for candidates or the public.