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?
The Digital Counter-Offensive: How Lincoln Square Is Rewriting the Rules of Engagement
Note from the Editor: We originally shared this message with a small circle of supporters on February 13th. The responses were so overwhelming that we knew it couldn’t stay behind closed doors. We are republishing it today because the mission to restore the American mind cannot wait, and the time to reach more of you is right now.
