Can We Get Our Government to Listen to Us? (Quick Take)
Can We Get Our Government to Listen to Us? (Quick Take)  
Podcast: The Michael Steele Podcast
Published On: Sat May 10 2025
Description: Michael Steele speaks with journalist Miranda Spivack about her new book, "Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back." They discuss what goes into getting the local government to help people and what local activists have done to be heard by their government. Check out Miranda's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Backroom-Deals-Our-Backyards-Communities/dp/1620978555 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Miranda Spivack @mirandareporter Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline