Inside 2023 Politics for Millennials, Trump, Biden, and the Future of America | Justin Higgins | 219

September 15, 2023

Dive into the dynamic world of Justin Higgins, a seasoned PR expert with a unique twist: from leading media strategies for the Democratic Government of Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria to managing opposition research for the Republican National Committee in 2016. Outside the political arena, he’s an avid New England sports fan and shares his home with his lively dog, Brady. Join us for a riveting journey through U.S. politics and beyond

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The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro / justin higgins

02:00 Benefits of being a Political Turncoat 

03:30 Changing parties / Tribal politics 

07:04 Is it possible to be an independent

07:55 LBJ, working with others, working with democrats vs republicans

11:45 Stuck with two party system, gerrymandering, voting, extremism, news

15:55 Gerrymandering / navigating politics as millennials

16:30 Redistricting / volunteering / contacting representatives 

19:30 Recall elections / voting people out / protesting

24:10 Lobbying benefits, negatives, john stewart 

28:30 Petition sites

30:40 Socializing losses, privatizing gains

34:50 America trending capitalism, socialism

39:24 Reverse Globalization / American demographics /excited about the future

45:55 China rivalry and chip act

51:10 Foreign policy Obama, trade deals, George Bush smart policies 

55:55 Staying up to date on politics /policy 

59:45 Student loan forgiveness 

01:02:20 Inside baseball 2016 election Clinton vs Trump 

01:08:00 RFK jr, Biden and trump contenders 

01:11:15 Indictments / Trump /Trials 

01:13:35 Learn about a candidates actual policies / advice on voting

01:16:45 Millennials and Local politics, Koch brothers

01:20:45 Value Running for office / advice for running

01:23:25 Where to learn about politics / his podcast explained

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