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About Kamala Harris 2024 and JD Vance Is Weird

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The gang discuss the Democratic Party's role in choosing candidates and the lack of a democratic process. They also touch on Kamala Harris's record and policy positions, highlighting her progressive stances during the primary. 




It also explores the use of the term 'weird' to brand opponents. The discussion highlights the different connotations of 'weird' and the potential impact on voters. In this final part of the conversation, the principal themes discussed include the role of permission structures in political decision-making, JD Vance's potential appeal to swing voters in Rust Belt states, the importance of feelings over policy in elections, and the need for a nuanced understanding of candidates beyond surface-level labels. 




Chapters




00:00 Personal Anecdotes


05:52 Reviewing the Democratic Nomination Process


11:33 Kamala Harris as the Vice Presidential Candidate


18:21 The Lack of Democracy in the Democratic Party


24:35 Racially Segregated Zoom Calls for Kamala Harris


58:25 The Dual Nature of 'Weird'


01:04:04 The Impact of Personal Identification


01:06:19 The Influence of Permission Structures on Political Beliefs


01:19:41 The Importance of Empathy in Political Discourse

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