Democracy or Else

How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps

By: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Josh Halloway

Narrated by: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor

From your friends at Pod Save America comes a useful guide to saving American democracy just in time for the 2024 election and 2025 insurrection

If you’re looking to navigate the chaotic, dunce-infested waters of American politics, Democracy or Else is here to help you tackle what might be the greatest question of our time: How do you get involved in the political process and make a real difference without giving in to the sense of impending dread that hangs over our society like a nameless stench? Each chapter will take listeners step-by-step through the perilous journey of:

- Getting informed when you don’t know which influencer to trust (all of them!)

- Donating and volunteering where you can have the biggest impact

- Organizing, protesting, and even running for office yourself

- Staying engaged in politics without losing hope or your mind or all of your friends

Democracy or Else is a resource for everyone—from political junkies following every turn of the news cycle to young people getting ready to vote for the first time. And it's filled with practical advice from some of the smartest experts and least annoying politicians around. The stakes and average global temperatures have never been higher—but there have also never been so many opportunities to join the fight. It’s an age of contradictions!

©2024 Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor (P)2024 Crooked Media Reads

vote and read this book

pod save America. these guys are funny and know that s***. don't forget to vote. vote vote vote

Is the book over already?

I liked how other people were interspersed in the narrative. Some of the behind-the-scenes info was good. Not one of the most meaningful books I've listened to lately.

hilarious, relevant

slap stick level of comedy that works well. also a great insight into the podcast hosts and their histories. has me convinced to act in some way. simple clean explanation of how you can get active. very thoughtful takes on how and why people act and believe what they do as well.

Very informative

Fun, informative, and well narrated! If you haven’t heard these guys on Pod Save America, you should give it a listen.

An Essential Guide for Active Participation in Elections

I'm not a regular listener of Pod Save America, but I do tune in occasionally when I'm feeling uneasy about the polls or current events.

Despite that, "Democracy Or Else" provides an excellent guide on how to contribute to the election process.

It has given me some peace of mind and a better understanding of my local elected officials. I always knew volunteering was important, but this book has underscored its necessity.

Like a long episode of PSA in all the best ways!

It’s just a fun and fast listen. 10/10. I Will be sharing this book with everyone. Maybe we’ll make it through the holidays and the election cycle still intact.

Makes you want to get involved

Funny and approachable blueprint for anyone who cares about their community and wants to be an active part of making it better! Enjoyable from start to finish.

Short but effective.... like Jon Lovett

This is a great book for those of you who feel sick to your stomach when you see the news and can't stand the idea of continuing to do nothing about what you see.

I do wish they had given more detail on places to learn more foe those just getting started, maybe you can add an appendix of outside organizations that do training for newly active Democrats?
I'm an elected official that had to stumble backwards into politics y being at the right place, at the right time.

So for all of you listening to this book, get up and say "I want to do something " and if you say it in front of the right person you will have your first supporter! Go make some good trouble and together we can change the world.

Thorough, relatable and entertaining!

LOVED!! PERFECTLY understandable, motivating and informational! As my first politocal audio book, I finished it on a long drive in one go and it help my attention, made me laugh, think, and hope!!

Very interesting.

The book was informative and easy to read (listen too). It has great ideas for getting involved no matter who you are and how much time you have to spend.