{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Revolutionary Optimism Podcast","title":"Vision for Reconstructing U.S. Democracy with Nick Coccoma","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/dd0d5bb4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3200,"description":"In this episode, Dr. Zeitz sits down with political thought leader Nick Coccoma to explore bold visions for transforming democracy in the United States. From his deep-rooted experiences in a tight-knit community to his journey through theology, philosophy, and democratic innovation, Nick shares his perspective on how citizens' assemblies and sortition-based democracy could rejuvenate self-governance, mitigate corruption, and safeguard against authoritarianism. Dive into a discussion on why our current political framework is faltering, the potential of lottery-based democratic systems, and the idea of a national people's convention to create a new constitutional framework. With pragmatic steps for change and a call to action for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, July 2026, this conversation unlocks the political imagination and inspires revolutionary optimism.Tune in and join the movement for a reimagined democracy.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q39ik-_2QUwpZufAEERmUh36bctvBFI-zsxozwwOaqA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQyNTA4LzE2ODY2/ODU3NTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}