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Deprogramming Democrats: Lisa Ekman on Shifts, Division & Finding Unity
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In this powerful episode of The MiddleGround Mic, host Joe Steagall sits down with Lisa Ekman, author of Deprogramming Democrats & unEducating the Elites.
https://deprogrammingdemocrats.com/
Lisa spent over two decades in Washington as a Democratic lobbyist before experiencing a profound political shift during the COVID era. Her story dives deep into how fear, media control, and money in politics have shaped modern discourse — and what it truly means to reclaim freedom of thought and individual agency in America.
They discuss:
- How the influence of money has eroded trust in government
- The role of fear in shaping public behavior
- Generational awakening — especially among Gen Z — toward independent thinking
- Why open dialogue and honest disagreement are critical to our future
- The need for new leaders and real unity in a divided nation
📘 Check out Lisa’s book: https://deprogrammingdemocrats.com/
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