How Gen Z is Changing Politics Forever

Damian Galvan hosts special guest William He, the 18-year-old founder of Dream for America (a Gen Z–led nonprofit mobilizing the next generation of democracy defenders.)Damian and William discuss the youth political movement reshaping America, why Democrats struggle with branding, how Dream for America is reaching politically disinterested students online and on campus, and how Gen Z can lead the charge for universal healthcare, economic fairness, and stronger democratic institutions.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction00:24 – Dream for America: Gen Z’s pro-democracy movement01:06 – Making politics relatable for Gen Z02:18 – Why politicians fail at social media05:16 – How DFA connects with young voters online07:34 – Redefining progressive values for a new generation09:56 – Fighting the “woke, weak, out of touch” label12:59 – How Democrats lost their brand15:09 – Policy vs. messaging in the Democratic Party16:25 – Winning on affordability, wages, and healthcare18:41 – Reforming broken institutions20:44 – Losing “Hope and Change”23:21 – Playing by the rules vs. playing to win25:22 – Medicare for All: why Democrats hold back28:01 – Universal healthcare isn’t radical30:02 – Patriotism, family, and progressive values32:41 – Out of touch elites and the Democratic Party image35:28 – Why Democrats feel unwelcoming37:36 – How young men fall into extremism41:00 – Reclaiming the word “radical”43:35 – Money in politics & Citizens United47:36 – Public campaign funding explained50:09 – Term limits & making politics competitive52:55 – If most Americans want it, it’s not radical55:45 – Conspiracies and free thinkers57:25 – Why listening beats shaming in politics58:57 – Dream for America’s plan for Gen Z59:59 – Final ThoughtsThank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Damian Galvan and Rep. Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31).New episodes weekly! Subscribe now and never miss a conversation.Connect with us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whodempod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whodempod📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]