S3,E17: Start Paying Attention to Redistricting
from The Black Agenda
Adrian and Devin speak with Dan Vicuna of Common Cause about how political powers try to control redistricting. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment: Why Redistricting is Important (1:49) The before and after the Baker Ruling Politicians picking their voters Have politicians always had the power Break: X-Ray Vision 2nd Segment: The Harm of Gerrymandering (13:55) Fairness over party platform Role of the two party system Could a 3rd or 4th party help Break: Feather Duster 3rd Segment: Getting the Public to Take Notice (20:54) Freedom to Vote Act Gerrymandering effects on Black and brown candidates Work of Common Cause Break: Cooper Ave Final Message (30:20) Break: Papov Ending (36:15) "How an Independent Redistricting Commission Works" featuring Elaine Frazier of the NY Independent Redistricting Commission (Oct 28, 2021) "Weekly Round-Up #20" (Oct 30, 2021) Donate Charity of the Month: Race Forward Like, Follow, Share, Subscribe Thanks and Farewell
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