America has a democracy problem.

Members of Congress are single-minded seekers of re-election.

And once you understand that, you kind of understand the rest of politics.

Many of the actions taken today will invalidate the results of the will of the people and

shows direct contempt for the voters.

It doesn't take very many elections to catch on that you aren't getting anything back for your vote.

Do you feel like you're represented?

You're a proud Texan, but I'm a proud Texan, but I'm a double minority

because I'm black and I'm gay, so don't feel like no I would say no.

Feeling apathy about our broken dysfunctional government is a rational response.

You're not wrong for feeling this way.

But you must resist this impulse because if we let our

logical sense of apathy lead to inaction nothing will ever change. Oh, It's Notes from America. I'm Kai Wright. Welcome to the show. Democracy, it's easier said than done, and the

challenge is on a lot of minds. Again, this election, here's just one data point for you to hold as we talk. It's a stat that my guest this week often cites.

Take this in. By 2040, 70% of the residents of this country, the vast vast majority, will live in just 15 states with 30 senators.

Now, think about what that means in terms of power.

It means that the remaining 30% of the country, the vast, vast minority, will control 70% of the US Senate,

the most powerful and consequential legislative body in the country.

It means that roughly 15 years from now,

less than a third of the population

will have unrivaled power to set the law of this land,

and likely permanently so.

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