The Forward Party has launched a new bi-weekly podcast focused on democracy reform, independent voters, and proposals intended to address partisan gridlock. The show is hosted by members of the party’s national leadership team.
In a January 15 email to supporters, the party announced the debut of “It’s Up to Us,” a new podcast released across most major podcast platforms. Episodes are also available through the national party website, with the first episode premiering earlier that day and focusing on “hyper-partisanship and the toxic incentives driving today’s political culture.”
“Throughout the episode, the hosts break down the business of politics and how it shapes behavior in Washington and beyond,” a summary of the first episode produced by the party reads. “They explain how party leadership controls fundraising, ballot access, primaries, messaging, and campaign technology. These incentives keep elected officials focused on fundraising and base politics rather than governing.”
The program is hosted by Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath, former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, and former Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey, who the party said were selected for their previous experience in state government and coalition-building efforts. The podcast is intended to serve as a forum for discussing structural issues within the U.S. political system, including various legislative reforms.
“Independents are now the largest group of voters in the country, yet they’re often treated like an afterthought,” the party stated in the announcement. “This podcast takes their frustration seriously and explores reforms like open primaries and ending partisan gerrymandering that give voters more voice and more real choice.”
Episodes will generally run between 30 and 45 minutes and combine discussion, data-driven analysis, and host commentary. The program will focus on both policy proposals and individuals working to implement changes within the political system. The party added that it also plans to feature journalists, candidates, elected officials, academics, and advocates involved in democracy reform efforts as special guests.
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