How to Have Your Voice Heard in Politics

How to Have Your Voice Heard in Politics

Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Rodeo Clown, Political Voice, Trust in Government

Episode: Rodeo Clown, Political Voice, Trust in Government

  • Oct 19, 2018 11:00 pm
  • 16:52 mins

Guest: Kay L. Schlozman, Professor of Political Science, Boston College, Co-Author, “Unequal and Unrepresented: Political Inequality and the People’s Voice in the New Guilded Age” Traditionally in the US, only about half of eligible voters actually cast a ballot in mid-term elections like the one coming up on November 6. Voting is the way people in a democracy like ours can make their voice heard. So why doesn't everyone who can do it?