Feeling hopeless about politics? How taking action can help

Find our Jan. 9, 2024 conversation with Sam Daley-Harris here.

A lot of people are feeling hopeless and cynical about the state of American politics. One way to counteract that is to become more engaged and more politically active, says author and activist Sam Daley-Harris.

His book "Reclaiming Our Democracy" outlines how what he calls transformational advocacy can lead to real change.

Here & Now's Scott Tong talks with Daley-Harris about his book, which is out in paperback this week.

By Sam Daley-Harris