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The True Representation Movement Podcast

The True Rep Movement

This is the official Podcast of The True Representation Movement. The True Representation Movement is an initiative designed to elect representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives who commit to voting on all bills strictly according to the will of the people. For more, please go to: https://jointrm.com/ The TRM Podcast is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what"s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

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00:38:09

Season 5: Episode 4: On FINC - A Platform for...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/12/27

In this episode, we are joined by Travis Misurell, founder of the he Future Is Now Coalition (FINC), for a wide-ranging and refreshingly concrete conversation about what it would actually take to fix a broken democratic system. Travis brings a rare combination of logistics thinking, technical fluency, and psychological insight to a problem most people treat as either abstract or hopeless. Rather than arguing left versus right, his work reframes politics as people-first versus power-first, and

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00:30:41

Season 5: Episode 3: On FINC - A Platform for...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/12/27

In this episode, we are joined by Travis Misurell, founder of the he Future Is Now Coalition (FINC), for a wide-ranging and refreshingly concrete conversation about what it would actually take to fix a broken democratic system. Travis brings a rare combination of logistics thinking, technical fluency, and psychological insight to a problem most people treat as either abstract or hopeless. Rather than arguing left versus right, his work reframes politics as people-first versus power-first, and

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00:24:59

Season 5: Episode 2: Running for DC Ward #1 - Rashida...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/12/26

In this episode of The TRM Podcast, we sit down with Rashida Brown, a longtime Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and Democratic candidate for the Ward 1 seat on the DC City Council. With more than a decade of experience serving residents on the ground, Brown brings a rare combination of practical governance, deep community ties, and a systems-level understanding of how local power actually works.Our conversation moves beyond campaign slogans and into the real mechanics of democracy in Washington,

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00:30:21

Season 5: Episode 1: Running for DC Ward #1 - Rashida...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/12/26

In this episode of The TRM Podcast, we sit down with Rashida Brown, a longtime Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and Democratic candidate for the Ward 1 seat on the DC City Council. With more than a decade of experience serving residents on the ground, Brown brings a rare combination of practical governance, deep community ties, and a systems-level understanding of how local power actually works.Our conversation moves beyond campaign slogans and into the real mechanics of democracy in Washington,

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00:25:53

Season 4 - Episode 12: On Citizen Power (Part 2)

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of The TRM Podcast, we speak with ⁠Mila Atmos,⁠ creator and host of ⁠Future Hindsight⁠, about what it really takes to revitalize American democracy from the ground up.Drawing on eight years of interviewing civic leaders, reformers, and everyday doers, Mila explains why local and state engagement—not national spectacle—is where citizens have the most real-world power. She shares how she began her podcast in the aftermath of 2016, driven by a simple question: What can ordinary people

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00:31:26

Season 4 - Episode 11: On Citizen Power (Part 1)

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of The TRM Podcast, we speak with Mila Atmos, creator and host of Future Hindsight, about what it really takes to revitalize American democracy from the ground up.Drawing on eight years of interviewing civic leaders, reformers, and everyday doers, Mila explains why local and state engagement—not national spectacle—is where citizens have the most real-world power. She shares how she began her podcast in the aftermath of 2016, driven by a simple question: What can ordinary people do

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00:32:51

Season 4 - Episode 9: Demystifying Democracy: The...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/10/23

In this episode of The TRM Podcast, we speak with Bowdoin College students Natalie Emerson and Larson Van Horn, creators of the Pine State Politics in Session podcast. What began as an academic project has become a powerful civic experiment in demystifying democracy. Emerson and Van Horn take us inside the process — petitions, ranked-choice voting, clean election funding — the often-invisible machinery that makes democracy work. Their mission is simple but profound: to replace cynicism with

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00:30:41

: Demystifying Democracy: The Pine State Experiment...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/10/23

In this episode of The TRM Podcast, we speak with Bowdoin College students Natalie Emerson and Larson Van Horn, creators of the ⁠Pine State Politics in Session⁠ podcast. What began as an academic project has become a powerful civic experiment in demystifying democracy. Emerson and Van Horn take us inside the process — petitions, ranked-choice voting, clean election funding — the often-invisible machinery that makes democracy work. Their mission is simple but profound: to replace cynicism with

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00:28:06

Season 4: Episode 8: Beyond Hearts and Minds: On...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/09/28

In this episode, we are joined by Josh Ruebner — Policy Director at the Institute for Middle East Understanding, author, and scholar of U.S.–Palestine relations — for a deep dive conversation about genocide, accountability, and the state of U.S. politics. We reflect on how conditions for Palestinians have worsened over the past two decades, the role of social media in exposing atrocities in real time, and the dramatic shift in American public opinion toward ending military support for Israel. Yet,

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00:35:13

Season 4: Episode 7: Beyond Hearts and Minds: On...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/09/28

In this episode, we are joined by Josh Ruebner — Policy Director at the Institute for Middle East Understanding, author, and scholar of U.S.–Palestine relations — for a deep dive conversation about genocide, accountability, and the state of U.S. politics. We reflect on how conditions for Palestinians have worsened over the past two decades, the role of social media in exposing atrocities in real time, and the dramatic shift in American public opinion toward ending military support for Israel. Yet,

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00:37:16

Season 4: Episode 6: Running for Congress in 2026 -...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/09/18

In this episode of the TRM Podcast, we sit down with Christopher Ajluni, an independent candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. From his roots as a 2008 Obama delegate to his bold decision to run a no-money campaign, Ajluni lays out a vision for politics that rejects the stranglehold of big donors and entrenched parties. We cover everything from campaign finance reform and universal healthcare to the promise of a four-day workweek and the urgent need for authentic, people-first

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00:42:18

Season 4: Episode 5: Christopher Ajluni - On Running...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/09/18

In this episode of the TRM Podcast, we sit down with Christopher Ajluni, an independent candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. From his roots as a 2008 Obama delegate to his bold decision to run a no-money campaign, Ajluni lays out a vision for politics that rejects the stranglehold of big donors and entrenched parties. We cover everything from campaign finance reform and universal healthcare to the promise of a four-day workweek and the urgent need for authentic, people-first

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00:31:54

Season 4, Episode 4: Robert Talisse - On Civic...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/09/06

In this episode, we sit down with philosopher ⁠Robert Talisse ⁠to explore the ideas behind his book ⁠Civic Solitude: Why Democracy Needs Distance⁠. Talisse argues that while democracy thrives on public participation, it also requires something quieter — moments of reflection and distance from the noise. We talk about polarization, the hidden costs of constant engagement, and why institutions like libraries and museums might be just as essential to democracy as voting booths. This conversation is

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00:36:04

Season 4, Episode 3: Robert Talisse - On Civic...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/09/06

In this episode, we sit down with philosopher Robert Talisse to explore the ideas behind his book Civic Solitude: Why Democracy Needs Distance. Talisse argues that while democracy thrives on public participation, it also requires something quieter — moments of reflection and distance from the noise. We talk about polarization, the hidden costs of constant engagement, and why institutions like libraries and museums might be just as essential to democracy as voting booths. This conversation is about

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00:39:33

Season 3, Episode 12: Hugo Balta - On Solutions...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/08/18

This episode of the TRM Podcast features an in-depth conversation with journalist Hugo Balta, Executive Editor of The Fulcrum. We explore the principles of solutions journalism reporting that not only identifies problems but also examines real-world responses with evidence and accountability. Balta challenges the myth of media objectivity, arguing instead for fairness, accuracy, and transparency shaped by diverse lived experiences. Drawing on his decades in mainstream outlets like MSNBC, CBS, and

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00:31:30

Season 3, Episode 11: Hugo Balta - On Solutions...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/08/18

This episode of the TRM Podcast features an in-depth conversation with journalist Hugo Balta, Executive Editor of The Fulcrum. We explore the principles of solutions journalism reporting that not only identifies problems but also examines real-world responses with evidence and accountability. Balta challenges the myth of media objectivity, arguing instead for fairness, accuracy, and transparency shaped by diverse lived experiences. Drawing on his decades in mainstream outlets like MSNBC, CBS, and

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00:19:35

Season 4, Episode 2: Bill Pluecker - On Being a State...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/08/16

In this episode of The TRM Podcast our guest is Bill Pluecker, a farmer, small business owner, and independent representative for Maine’s 44th District. Bill’s work in the legislature is grounded in his life on the farm, giving him a rare perspective on how laws actually affect communities. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to serve in a citizen legislature, how Maine connects local farmers to those who need food most, and the delicate balancing act between economic development,

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00:24:23

Season 4, Episode 1: Bill Pluecker - On Being a State...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/08/16

In this episode of The TRM Podcast our guest is Bill Pluecker, a farmer, small business owner, and independent representative for Maine’s 44th District. Bill’s work in the legislature is grounded in his life on the farm, giving him a rare perspective on how laws actually affect communities. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to serve in a citizen legislature, how Maine connects local farmers to those who need food most, and the delicate balancing act between economic development,

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00:36:14

Season 3, Episode 10: Sung Jun Han - On Lottocracy...

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/08/01

In this episode of the TR Podcast, we speak with Sung Jun Han, a promising political philosophy doctoral candidate, about the future of democratic governance. The conversation dives into Han’s research on "Lottocracy" — a radical yet historically grounded alternative to electoral representation that proposes selecting legislators by lottery rather than through elections. Han explores the philosophical underpinnings of the model, its potential to address elite capture and systemic bias, and

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00:20:40

Season 3, Episode 9: Sung Jun Han - On Lottocracy

The True Representation Movement Podcast ·

2025/08/01

In this episode of the TR Podcast, we speak with Sung Jun Han, a promising political philosophy doctoral candidate, about the future of democratic governance. The conversation dives into Han’s research on "Lottocracy" — a radical yet historically grounded alternative to electoral representation that proposes selecting legislators by lottery rather than through elections. Han explores the philosophical underpinnings of the model, its potential to address elite capture and systemic bias, and

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