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About Kamala Harris 2024 and JD Vance Is Weird
We have a new election!
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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