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GUEST: Bernie Horn, Senior Director for Policy and Communications at the Center for Policy Alternatives, author of “Framing the Future: How Progressives can Win Elections and Influence People”

Polls consistently show that most Americans espouse progressive values such as affordable healthcare for all, curbing global warming, protecting abortion rights, stricter gun control, etc. As this year’s Presidential election battles start heating up, the question arises, “so why is it so hard for progressive candidates to win elections?” My next guest, veteran political consultant Bernie Horn, says it’s because progressives don’t know how to explain their ideas effectively, beyond speaking to the choir. He says progressives can win elections if they “Frame the Future.” And in fact, they have won elections, even in conservative states such as Montana, Arizona, and Florida.

For more information, visit www.framingthefuture.org.