Your congressional race is probably already decided—90% of districts are rigged safe before a single ballot drops. Everyday voter Reid Bauman joins Jerremy and Dave to rip the band-aid off gerrymandering, why moderates are erased from the map, and how polarization became the only game in town. From personal voting horror stories to AI’s creepy role in politics, this one hits hard if you’re tired of feeling politically homeless.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) The Ballot Box – Reid Bauman joins
• (00:52) Intro – Solving America’s Problems
• (01:19) Reed’s Voting Story – real voter frustrations
• (02:47) Personal Voting Nightmares – we’ve all got ‘em
• (05:19) Why Voting Feels Broken – the big frustrations
• (15:24) Gerrymandering Deep Dive – how maps kill competition
• (19:52) Can This Even Be Fixed? – reform talk
• (32:44) Tech & Voting – apps, blockchain, the future
• (36:55) Why Schools Suck at Civics – the education fail
• (38:19) Voting Education Matters – huge missed opportunity
• (39:39) Mock Elections in Class – actually work
• (47:54) AI Taking Over Politics – scary and real
• (01:04:03) Gerrymandering Fuels Polarization – the vicious cycle
• (01:07:50) Final Thoughts – are we totally screwed?

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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