Tech And Tactics Podcast by CallHub

Robert Creamer is a political consultant, community organizer, and author with a career spanning over five decades. He has been on the front lines of democracy and in the backrooms, and he knows why the Democrats don't seem to be winning anymore. Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

We speak to CallHub CEO Augustus Franklin who has a bone to pick - donations to nonprofits are plummeting. But the only answer seems to be "corporatization."  However, the sole job of a nonprofit should NOT devolve into merely the most efficient way to take funds from an investor. There is a larger legacy nonprofits should aim for. And Augustus has a suggestion!Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

Pratik, Shiksha, and Vinayak discuss the reasons why right-wingers have become a vote-winning machine and what the left can do to take its place back in the political narrative. Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

2024 was undoubtedly the new 'data' era of elections, with AI-powered tools analyzing vast amounts of consumer data to predict voter sentiment. But the question is, is it good if the politicians have more data on us than Google? Should Google even have this data? We argue the merits.  Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

Did you know that in 2023, individuals contributed a staggering $374.4 billion to U.S. charities, accounting for 67% of total giving?Join us as we delve into the psychology behind charitable donations, uncovering the factors that inspire people to give.Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

Trump wins in 2024, and we will look at some of the unique changes the ballot box has brought us. We hope this inspires you to campaign, electioneer, and make a difference. Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

AI is currently the rage in nonprofit fundraising. And there has been a trickle of success stories - including millions raised thanks to new AI-decided calling patterns. So, is this the future? Is charity going to be run by server banks? We argue the merits and potential pitfalls!Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

Asian Americans (including Indians, South Asians, and Pacific Islanders) have generally trended Democrat. And yet, a considerable percentage of them say they have never been contacted. Are 'modern' campaigns giving up old-fashioned outreach for the flashy 'Show them a post on Twitter'? And will this cost them votes? Hosts Shiksha Sharma and Vinayak Hegde debate. Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

Now that Meta claims it is cutting down on political ads in your social media, Shiksha and Vinayak argue whether any social media ads win votes. So, is it better to stick to the gold-old phone call? Find out.  Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

Globally, donations have dropped off dramatically since 2020. We discuss why this is happening, how Kate Middleton may be involved, and how you can fix this - without shutting down your nonprofit. Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

For this episode, we spoke to Linda Saucedo from Democracy Partners about her 20-year journey in phone banking and patch through calling, the many changes she has seen over the years, why Obamacare remains her favorite campaign, and the future of AI. Linda's work as one of the country’s leading experts on developing and executing phone programs for issue and electoral campaigns has been instrumental. Over the last two decades, her direct management of phone programs has delivered over a million calls to Congress and other legislative bodies supporting progressive causes. Ms. Saucedo oversees the execution of Democracy Partners phone programs, managing data, programming, and reporting.Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

In this episode, Augustus Franklin from CallHub joins us to discuss the ethics of building software for campaigns, why he thinks it is like using a knife, and the lessons that politicians have taught him. Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

In this episode, Craig Johnson, the Founder and Managing Partner of Unfiltered.Media, shares how AI is transforming political campaigning in America and clears out several conspiracy theories and fears that keep campaigns from fully committing to the technology of the future. Are progressives going to be left behind because they are being narrow-minded? And can a small-town hopeful win elections using AI to back their campaigns? All that and more in the latest episode of Tech & Tactics Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.

Would you quit your well-paying job to help the changemakers win even the smallest of battles? Would you do it all pro bono and help spread awareness about free tools? Are you truly going to help the little guy win against all odds? Meet Deepak Puri, co-founder of The Democracy Labs and the man doing all of this - and more. Welcome to a CallHub conversation on the intersection of politics and technology. From the first use of radio to broadcasting a speech to today’s world of AI-powered ads targeted to each voter individually, the ‘tech’ of politics has increased exponentially with every decade.