> Reading the political programs of a few parties running for elections in you country
I too recommend reading more fiction in 2020! (Sorry, I was just a little bit struck with how little this would matter in some countries, mine included).
Political parties are highly skilled at telling people what they want to hear. Reading their programs will keep you current on what people want to hear.
If it doesn't matter in your country, you could look at the voting records of the people running for leadership positions, and thereby separate their words from their actions.
