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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 48 MIN

The Anti-Dictator Playbook with Nicholas Gruen

from That Trippi Show · host Joe Trippi

When politics feels broken, polarized, and paralyzed, what’s the real solution? In this episode of That Trippi Show, Joe Trippi sits down with Nicholas Gruen to discuss an idea that could fundamentally reshape American democracy: citizens’ assemblies chosen by democratic sortition — randomly selected Americans serving in a permanent civic body, similar to a jury. Could a “Citizen’s House” reduce polarization, weaken special interests, and restore trust in government? From the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to the “America in One Room” experiment, this episode explores the evidence behind a model that may calm the chaos of modern politics. If Washington can’t fix itself, can the people? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When politics feels broken, polarized, and paralyzed, what’s the real solution? In this episode of That Trippi Show, Joe Trippi sits down with Nicholas Gruen to discuss an idea that could fundamentally reshape American democracy: citizens’ assemblies chosen by democratic sortition — randomly selected Americans serving in a permanent civic body, similar to a jury. Could a “Citizen’s House” reduce polarization, weaken special interests, and restore trust in government? From the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to the “America in One Room” experiment, this episode explores the evidence behind a model that may calm the chaos of modern politics. If Washington can’t fix itself, can the people? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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