Ep 07 - Getting the Grown Ups to Listen: Bradley Tusk on What Really Matters in Parenting and Politics

Ask any activist or philanthropist why they do what they do, and they’ll likely have a story about why they care so deeply about their causes. Sometimes those stories go even deeper than they consciously realize.Today’s guest, Bradley Tusk, philanthropist, venture capitalist, author, and one of Rob’s dearest friends, is committed to ending childhood hunger and saving democracy through mobile voting. Our conversation delves into progressive politics and the tensions that can exist between implementing policy and lived realities, especially in schools. And while it does get heated, we ultimately uncover a deeper, more vulnerable understanding of the parts of Bradley’s story that motivate him to do this work. Per usual, it comes back to childhood. Listen to the full episode to hear:What working in city and state government in his 20s taught Bradley about tangible impacts and the psychology of politiciansHow social inadequacy, superiority, and othering show up across the political spectrumThe challenges Bradley sees to government that more effectively and equitably serves its constituentsThe tension between the needs of students and the needs of teachers and administrators in educational policy and fundingBreaking down the roots of Bradley’s intense motivation to put children first, politically and personally   How mobile voting could bring real constituent accountability to politicsLearn more about Bradley Tusk:WebsiteSubstackConnect on LinkedInLearn more about I Hate You. What’s For Dinner?Connect with Gillian Boudreau, PhD.:WebsiteInstagram @clearconnectionpsychologyConnect with Rob Galligan, PhD.:Instagram @dr.robert.galliganResources:Solving HungerThe Mobile Voting Project