Quick! Before You Vote | Episode List
A Series: Key Insights Before Election Day
Note: This is an exclusive, early access look at “Quick! Before You Vote,” a soon-to-be released non-fiction book by Nick Powers. This is not the final version. Editorial, structural, and content changes may be made before publication.
Hold up!
It's an election year, and there are a few things I guarantee you've never seen before.
If you've ever wanted to know how to get a third party elected, where big money in politics comes from, how rigged our system is, and especially how to fix it, this book is for you.
Yes, you. Not your college professor, congressperson, or crazy uncle who you avoid during holidays - it was written for you.
You've always wanted to change the world, right?
In Quick! Before You Vote... I answer questions in the same familiar dialogue as you've seen in short-form content. I take a talking point, dissect it, and show unbiased results. If you want to learn more about the world, especially if your goal is to save it, let's do it together. Right here. Right now.
But do it quickly... before you vote!
New episodes will be released every Wednesday.
Table of Contents:
Author’s Note | This series offers quick, easy political insights with verified facts, designed to inform and challenge beliefs without the pressure to read everything
Party Loyalty | Party loyalty doesn't define your political beliefs; understanding historical shifts and individual ideologies does
Differentiating the Parties | Analysis reveals stark differences between red and blue states in terms of crime rates
Affordability of Blue vs. Red States | Comparing financial and poverty rates between blue, red, and purple states reveals that blue states tend to have higher incomes/expenses, yet still leave families with more disposable income
Poverty and Political Affiliation | State legislation, rather than poverty levels, is more closely correlated with crime rates across different income brackets
Blue and Red Cities | The claim that blue cities are responsible for high crime rates in red states is misleading, as city size and the impact of state legislation are more significant factors
Raising a Family in Red vs. Blue States | Raising a child in blue states is generally safer and offers a higher quality of life, better mental health outcomes, and superior educational opportunities
Funding to Democrats vs. Republicans | Democrats and Republicans receive vastly different funding, with Democrats benefiting from education and unions while Republicans dominate in industries like gun rights and for-profit prisons
Legislation by Democrats vs. Republicans | Congressional Democrats and Republicans typically vote along party lines, with Republicans favoring deregulation and Democrats prioritizing consumer protection and equity
Voting Third Party | The Electoral College's winner-take-all system lets candidates win by focusing on key districts, showing how third-party candidates and uneven voter distribution complicate outcomes.
Simulating the Odds Third-Party Candidates | A third-party candidate faces near-impossible odds in the U.S. electoral system due to the dominance of the two-party structure and the influence of the Electoral College.
Simulating the Odds of a Third-Party Celebrity | A third-party bid by a celebrity like Taylor Swift, despite potentially winning the popular vote, would ultimately result in a contingent election due to the Electoral College.
If all of us Voted for a Third-Party Candidate | A third-party candidate could win if all Democratic voters switched, but divisions within the party and the Electoral College system make this unlikely, often benefiting Republicans instead.
Voting Third-Party in Protest | When Democrats lose left-leaning voters, they historically shift to more moderate candidates, meaning voting against them pushes the party toward the center.
Eliminating the Electoral College | The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact could bypass the Electoral College with 64 more votes, and citizens can help by voting, running for office, or staying engaged.
Bibliography | The Sources Behind the Story: Dive Deeper into the Facts.
Note: This series represents the author’s opinions and is merely a starting point for analysis. Data and interpretations within this book should be further explored and researched by those reading. Nothing in this publication, or any publication, should be taken at face value by readers without researching further on the topic or consulting an expert. Although this series was fact-checked and reviewed, and this publication is determined to be accurate, critiques are always welcome through Substack (below) or via email at: Contact@thatnickpowersguy.com