Democracy or Else, Jon Favreau
Democracy or Else, Jon Favreau
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Democracy or Else
How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps

Author: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Josh Halloway

Narrator: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor

Unabridged: 3 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zando

Published: 06/25/2024


Synopsis

From your friends at Pod Save America comes a useful and illustrated guide to saving American democracy just in time for the 2024 election and 2025 insurrection If you’re looking to navigate the chaotic, dunce-infested waters of American politics, Democracy or Else is here to help you tackle what might be the greatest question of our time: How do you get involved in the political process and make a real difference without giving in to the sense of impending dread that hangs over our society like a nameless stench? Each chapter will take readers step-by-step through the perilous journey of - Getting informed when you don’t know which influencer to trust (all of them!) - Donating and volunteering where you can have the biggest impact - Organizing, protesting, and even running for office yourself - Staying engaged in politics without losing hope or your mind or all of your friends Democracy or Else is a resource for everyone—from political junkies following every turn of the news cycle to young people getting ready to vote for the first time. And it's filled with practical advice from some of the smartest experts and least annoying politicians around. The stakes and average global temperatures have never been higher—but there have also never been so many opportunities to join the fight. It’s an age of contradictions!

About Jon Favreau

Former White House aides during the Obama administration, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor are the hosts of the widely popular podcast Pod Save America. A no-bullshit conversation about politics, Pod Save America cuts through the noise to break down the week's news and helps listeners figure out what actually matters and how they can help. The hosts are regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders.

About Jon Lovett

Former White House aides during the Obama administration, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor are the hosts of the widely popular podcast Pod Save America. A no-bullshit conversation about politics, Pod Save America cuts through the noise to break down the week's news and helps listeners figure out what actually matters and how they can help. The hosts are regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders.

About Tommy Vietor

Former White House aides during the Obama administration, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor are the hosts of the widely popular podcast Pod Save America. A no-bullshit conversation about politics, Pod Save America cuts through the noise to break down the week's news and helps listeners figure out what actually matters and how they can help. The hosts are regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brenda on July 30, 2024

4.25 - a quick political read that doesn’t bore you, and adds some much needed humor along the way. I am a regular listener of Pod Save America and find these former Obama White House Aids very interesting to listen too. Their interactive writing style is very similar to the way they interact on the......more

Goodreads review by Wick on June 29, 2024

This is a funny book with a very cursory review of how the political process works with some experiences shared about activism and getting involved in politics. I learned nothing new but I had fun with this. This is a great book for a young adult.......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on June 27, 2024

Quick, fun lil read. Great library get. I’m not sure who the target audience is because to some extent I feel like their podcast audience doesn’t really need an explainer of how or why to register to vote. However I’ll speak for myself- I found it useful as someone who was once obsessed with politic......more