# Gay Political Strategist: How to Talk Politics At Brunch

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Podcast: [Getting Close](https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-close-7648550)
Published: 2026-04-21T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://gettingclosepod.substack.com/p/gay-political-strategist-how-to-talk
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## Resource

If you’ve turned off the news and feel guilty about it, this episode’s for you. In today’s episode, you and I are getting close with Brian Derrick. We discuss the complexities of political engagement, why we’re all politically burnt out, why liberals keep losing, and how to turn politics from a hobby to an actionable lifestyle. Brian Derrick is a political strategist, activist, and Founder and CEO of Oath – a civic tech platform transforming political giving. He has consulted on campaigns from city council to president – most notably for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Marti Gould Cummings (NYC City Council). Derrick is also a leader in the nonprofit sector. In this episode, we explore: * Why you need to fight with your friends * When it’s okay to stop injesting the news. * Why your state senate donation matters more than your presidential one * How to tell if you’ve turned politics into a hobby * The real reason liberals keep losing. Before You Go * Please subscribe , rate , and review the show! * And share it with someone who you think might enjoy it. That’s the best way you can help us grow! Links! Follow Brian: https://www.instagram.com/brianderrick_ Check Out Oath: https://app.oath.vote/ Follow Aidan: https://www.instagram.com/aidanwharton Follow Getting Close: https://www.instagram.com/gettingclosepod Follow on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gettingclosepod Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Political Engagement (02:17) Understanding Political Burnout (06:03) The Role of Data in Politics (10:16) Taking Action Beyond Knowledge (14:10) Navigating News Consumption (19:54) Long-Term Political Planning (24:32) Building Coalitions Through Disagreement (27:23) Navigating Difficult Conversations (30:21) The Importance of Engaging in Disagreements (33:42) Deciding…

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