How Local Power Shapes Everything

24/01/2025 44 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5

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Episode Synopsis

Why is it that the majority of people — even those who consider themselves to be civically engaged — are no longer aware of who is actually effecting change in their communities? We sat down with Eitan Hersh, professor of political science at Tufts; whose research focuses on US elections and civic participation, to uncover how the generational shift in local influence and in perceptions of local influence can impact the long-term health of our community.