Closing the Door on Democracy: Political Canvassing in the Age of Ring Doorbells

Closing the Door on Democracy: Political Canvassing in the Age of Ring Doorbells

Fresh off speaking at the largest gathering of state legislators in Boston yesterday, Michael talks about the surprising role of Ring video doorbells and how they are shutting the door on political canvassers. With stories of incivility, political violence, and societal disconnect, Michael explores what it means to engage (or not engage) with politics today, starting at your own front door! Listen here, then vote on today's Smerconish.com poll question, which asks: Do you open your door to a political canvasser? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) on Post-Election Day Biden, Democrats, and Infrastructure

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3 Nov 202115min

The Pollster who correctly predicted Trump's 2016 victory weighs in on the VA Governor's race

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