Politics, Pride & Prejudice - Town Halls Can Save Democracy

Discover how town hall meetings can revitalize democracy in this 17-minute TEDx talk by Michael Neblo, a democratic theorist and political scientist at Ohio State University. Explore the current state of democratic discourse and learn about simple yet effective changes to improve engagement between elected officials and the public. Gain insights into Neblo's work at the Institute for Democratic Engagement & Accountability (IDEA) and his focus on empowering citizens to form and communicate their judgments to government officials. Understand the potential of town halls to transform political participation and reinvigorate democratic processes.