{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Season 5 #6 - Gerrymandering The Art Of The Steal","description":"In this episode, hosts Uncle Rico, Rod, Gerry and Shanna Montanna discuss the history and practice of gerrymandering, a practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries for partisan advantage. They explore the different ways that gerrymandering can be done, and the consequences it can have for democracy. Key Points: \u2022 Gerrymandering is a practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries for partisan advantage. \u2022 The practice has been around for centuries, but it has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years. \u2022 Gerrymandering can have a significant impact on election outcomes, and it can make it difficult for minority groups to have their voices heard. \u2022 There are a number of different ways to gerrymander, but some of the most common methods include packing, cracking, and slicing and dicing. \u2022 Gerrymandering can have a number of negative consequences for democracy, including making it more difficult for voters to choose their representatives, reducing the responsiveness of government, and increasing political polarization. Call to Action: \u2022 Contact your elected officials and demand that they take action to reform the redistricting process. \u2022 Support organizations that are working to fight gerrymandering. Closing Thoughts: Gerrymandering is a serious threat to democracy, and it is important to be aware of how it works and how it can affect your vote. By learning more about gerrymandering and taking action to fight it, you can help to ensure that your voice is heard and that your vote counts. Additional Resources: \u2022 The Center for Responsive Politics: https:\/\/www.opensecrets.org\/&amp;nbsp; \u2022 FairVote: https:\/\/fairvote.org\/&amp;nbsp; \u2022 Brennan Center for Justice: https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/&amp;nbsp; Enjoy! ","author_name":"The Doneson Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/doneson.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27541605\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/156544815"}