Sep 8, 2022
Hugh McTavish is running to be the governor of MN. His career
path has led from biochemist to patent lawyer. He has patents for
drugs that are going through clinical trials in treating
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and cold sores.
He is running on an idea called “Jury Democracy”, which would put
random citizens from across the state on call to sit on a jury to
hear about certain legislation that lawmakers are trying to pass.
Then based on secret ballot, it gets passed on to the governor to
sign… or not. Hugh brings facts and figures to the table that
create some interesting ideas on a completely different approach to
governing.
He also has some other creative solutions, like a unicameral
legislature (one house), a petition process for residents to
introduce legislation for consideration, and increasing available
untouched wild lands.
He also discusses another idea “Governing For Hapiness”. By
tracking depression, loneliness, and happiness, he proposes that we
can govern more justly and become a more optimistic society.
This podcast will challenge your preconceptions and really make you
think. You can find out more at mctavish4mn.org