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A New New Deal: How Democrats Can Get in the Driver's Seat Again
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Revitalizing the Democratic Party: A Path to Embracing Change. Matt Robison joins podcaster and former State Senator Burt Cohen to delve into what the Democratic Party must do to regain momentum and connect with voters, especially recapturing the theme of "change." The episode explores the historical and economic factors contributing to the current political climate, critiques the party’s strategies, and highlights the importance of addressing middle-class concerns such as healthcare, childcare, and housing costs. The discussion also touches on the Democratic Party's challenges with messaging, overreach in cultural issues, and the need for more grassroots, local engagement.00:00 Introduction: The Democratic Party's Dilemma04:15 The 2024 Election and Democratic Challenges09:01 The Democratic Leadership's Missteps13:10 The Economic History of the United States17:07 The Disconnect Between Economic Indicators and Public Perception30:02 The Democratic Party's Path Forward40:52 Corruption and Public Disillusionment49:37 Addressing Wokeness and Public Perception54:52 Economic Programs and Cost Reduction
746 episodes
Manage episode 487862402 series 2969869
***Please Subscribe to Matt's Substack at https://worthknowing.substack.com/***
Revitalizing the Democratic Party: A Path to Embracing Change. Matt Robison joins podcaster and former State Senator Burt Cohen to delve into what the Democratic Party must do to regain momentum and connect with voters, especially recapturing the theme of "change." The episode explores the historical and economic factors contributing to the current political climate, critiques the party’s strategies, and highlights the importance of addressing middle-class concerns such as healthcare, childcare, and housing costs. The discussion also touches on the Democratic Party's challenges with messaging, overreach in cultural issues, and the need for more grassroots, local engagement.00:00 Introduction: The Democratic Party's Dilemma04:15 The 2024 Election and Democratic Challenges09:01 The Democratic Leadership's Missteps13:10 The Economic History of the United States17:07 The Disconnect Between Economic Indicators and Public Perception30:02 The Democratic Party's Path Forward40:52 Corruption and Public Disillusionment49:37 Addressing Wokeness and Public Perception54:52 Economic Programs and Cost Reduction
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