What makes someone vote against their political party? | Sarah Longwell

TED Talks Daily

EpisodeFeb 6, 202411m

What makes someone vote against their political party? | Sarah Longwell

TED Talks Daily

EpisodeFeb 6, 202411m

Our brains are hardwired to crave community and belonging — a tribal instinct that drives politics in the United States, says political strategist Sarah Longwell. She shares what she learned trying to convince people to vote against their political party in a recent election and shows why telling a better story about democracy is key to bridging the ideological divide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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