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?
