Getting Close

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Gay Political Strategist: How to Talk Politics At Brunch

Gay Political Strategist: How to Talk Politics At Brunch21 apr54 min

If you've turned off the news and feel guilty about it, this episode's for you.

In today's episode, you and I are getting close with Brian Derrick. We discuss the complexities of political engagement, why we're all politically burnt out, why liberals keep losing, and how to turn politics from a hobby to an actionable lifestyle.

Brian Derrick is a political strategist, activist, and Founder and CEO of Oath – a civic tech platform transforming political giving. He has consulted on campaigns from city council to president – most notably for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Marti Gould Cummings (NYC City Council). Derrick is also a leader in the nonprofit sector.

In this episode, we explore:

* Why you need to fight with your friends

* When it's okay to stop injesting the news.

* Why your state senate donation matters more than your presidential one

* How to tell if you've turned politics into a hobby

* The real reason liberals keep losing.

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