There is a large swath of politically aware Americans out there who would like to follow the exhortations of Michelle Obama and “do something,” but the prospect of knocking on people’s doors can be a little daunting. This week’s guest on Sea Change Radio, Elizabeth Chur, has fully embraced the art of political canvassing, however, and learned to have fun with it. In her new book, The Joy of Talking Politics With Strangers, Chur shares her experiences walking the pavement for policies and candidates she feels passionate about, talks about how to convert non-voters into voters and gives us plenty of valuable tips for canvassing success.
Track: Marbles Artist: O’Donel Levy Album: Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky Label: Groove Merchant Year: 1974
Track: Everybody’s Talkin’ Artist: Stephen Stills Album: Stephen Stills Live Label: Atlantic Year: 1975
Track: You’ve Got To Change Artist: The Meters Album: Cabbage Alley Label: Reprise Year: 1972