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Reviving Civic Duty: Why Votes Matter and How to Engage the Disengaged

Reviving Civic Duty: Why Votes Matter and How to Engage the Disengaged

Update: 2025-11-06
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Jerremy and Dave explore civic duty as a virtue, spotlighting guest Tyler's take on voting as personal integrity and Rob Richie's push for ranked choice voting. They dissect why many—especially youth—skip elections, proposing bold shifts like making voting "cool," mandatory participation, incentives, and a national holiday to transform apathy into action and amplify every voice in democracy.

Timestamps:

  • (00:00 ) Reflections: Barriers and Hopes for Voting Reform
  • (06:31 ) Voter Apathy: Unpacking Why People Skip Elections
  • (09:49 ) Impact Factor: The Real Power of Individual Votes
  • (10:32 ) Electoral College Critique: Weighing Its Role Today
  • (13:11 ) Engagement Boost: Ideas to Make Voting Accessible and Fun


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Reviving Civic Duty: Why Votes Matter and How to Engage the Disengaged

Reviving Civic Duty: Why Votes Matter and How to Engage the Disengaged