Episode 15: “American Democracy Doesn’t Represent You” with Milton Posner

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Milton Posner joins Max & Ariana to discuss what he sees as the critical flaws in American democracy and how we can start fixing them. This includes voter suppression, gerrymandering, and the structure of the Senate.  Milton also joins Ariana for “Class Struggle.”

Make sure to check out Milton’s piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com.

If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you’re a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com.

Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com.

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