Elected authoritarians win when people stay home. This episode explores powerful Get-Out-The-Vote strategies to boost turnout, inspire hope, and build a shared sense of purpose—turning every vote into a stand for democracy. From vote tripling to decentralized organizing, discover how to mobilize communities, bring people to the polls, and defeat authoritarian candidates.
Sarah Durieux is a French campaigner and organizer. Obama Leader 2020, Sarah trains changemakers in organizing, mobilization, and compelling narratives. She is the author of “Militer à tout prix ?” and “Changer le monde, Manuel d’activisme pour reprendre le pouvoir.”
Nika Kovač is a Slovenian activist and campaigner. She is the Executive Director of Democracy Hub.
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Executive production: Agustina Manuele
Production: Denise Menache
Audio recording and processing: Manuel Clemente, Chuco Sounds
Editing: Andy Cukier