In this week’s episode of Branding Democrats, we sit down with Austin, better known as @millennial.elder on TikTok. Austin is a progressive creator and church elder challenging the notion that Christianity belongs to the right. To start the episode, Austin shares his journey into political content, how faith can align with progressive values, and why the Republican Party’s co-opting of religious narratives is deeply misguided.

The conversation then dives into the dangers of rising authoritarianism, and the importance of meeting people where they are. Austin explains how Democrats can better connect with working-class voters, the pitfalls of overused messaging around inflation (yes, we talk about egg prices), and why humanizing policy impacts is more effective than reciting talking points.

We briefly get into some of the outrageous headlines: from the DOGE trial to Elon Musk’s dangerous influence, and why combating disinformation requires authenticity, humor, and a willingness to call out hypocrisy.

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