Episode
The Grass Roots, Part 2
56:54
Published: Thu Nov 03 2022
Description
This moment in politics will be defined by shifts at the grass-roots level. It wasn’t long ago that Democrats used to brag about the coalition they had built — full of young people, minority voters and college-educated women. Today, we talk to members of the Democratic base, many of whom no longer see a clear path forward for the party.
Chapters
Estet Herndon of The New York Times interviews Delaney, a 24-year-old resident of Bloomsburg, on The Run Up politics podcast.
00:00 - 00:41 (00:41)
Summary
Estet Herndon of The New York Times interviews Delaney, a 24-year-old resident of Bloomsburg, on The Run Up politics podcast.
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 2
PodcastThe Run-Up
A young person admits to not voting in the election due to their family members' coercion to vote for Trump in exchange for money and spreading false propaganda about Biden and his running mate, creating divisions.
00:41 - 05:09 (04:27)
Summary
A young person admits to not voting in the election due to their family members' coercion to vote for Trump in exchange for money and spreading false propaganda about Biden and his running mate, creating divisions. However, Trump lost due to a diverse base of young people, minority voters, and college-educated women.
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 2
PodcastThe Run-Up
In the current political climate, it is important to stay informed and motivated to avoid events like the Capitol riots.
05:09 - 10:59 (05:50)
Summary
In the current political climate, it is important to stay informed and motivated to avoid events like the Capitol riots. However, it can be challenging to find reliable sources and filter out biased or sensationalized news.
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 2
PodcastThe Run-Up
The speaker notes a shift in support from Bush to Obama, discussing how the former's policies were seen as unrealistic and how the latter's policies seemed more grounded.
10:59 - 14:57 (03:58)
Summary
The speaker notes a shift in support from Bush to Obama, discussing how the former's policies were seen as unrealistic and how the latter's policies seemed more grounded.
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 2
PodcastThe Run-Up
The current political climate requires finding common ground amongst diverse beliefs and backgrounds, rather than requiring 100% agreement, which is unlikely.
14:58 - 19:27 (04:29)
Summary
The current political climate requires finding common ground amongst diverse beliefs and backgrounds, rather than requiring 100% agreement, which is unlikely. By tying political positions to patriotism or religion, Republicans have been successful in uniting people across different races, classes, and educational backgrounds.
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 2
PodcastThe Run-Up
The issue of gender identity is a distraction as far as societal behavior goes, and one that Democrats should take a closer look at.
19:28 - 26:14 (06:45)
Summary
The issue of gender identity is a distraction as far as societal behavior goes, and one that Democrats should take a closer look at. The discussion arises from Republican frustration towards Democrats for their emphasis on issues of race, gender, and sexuality.
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 2
PodcastThe Run-Up
Despite new anti-LGBT laws and a potential overturn of Roe v. Wade, there is still hope to fight for diversity and freedom in the United States for all people.
26:15 - 36:42 (10:26)
Summary
Despite new anti-LGBT laws and a potential overturn of Roe v. Wade, there is still hope to fight for diversity and freedom in the United States for all people.
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 2
PodcastThe Run-Up
A discussion on the consistency of politicians' priorities in prioritizing the economic opportunities of minority groups and those in need, despite the volatility of governmental rule changes.
36:42 - 41:57 (05:14)
Summary
A discussion on the consistency of politicians' priorities in prioritizing the economic opportunities of minority groups and those in need, despite the volatility of governmental rule changes.
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 2
PodcastThe Run-Up
The prevalence of racism in America remains an unresolved issue, with disruption to educating children and the lack of support from political parties to tackle critical race theory.
41:57 - 45:25 (03:27)
Summary
The prevalence of racism in America remains an unresolved issue, with disruption to educating children and the lack of support from political parties to tackle critical race theory.
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 2
PodcastThe Run-Up
A discussion on the Democratic Party and their relationship with the black vote, including the party's history of unfulfilled promises, police brutality, and black women as loyal Democratic voters.
45:25 - 51:54 (06:28)
Summary
A discussion on the Democratic Party and their relationship with the black vote, including the party's history of unfulfilled promises, police brutality, and black women as loyal Democratic voters.
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 2
PodcastThe Run-Up
Rochelle and other voters of the Obama coalition feel like the Democratic Party is not positioned for this moment and doesn't know what it stands for.
51:54 - 56:48 (04:54)
Summary
Rochelle and other voters of the Obama coalition feel like the Democratic Party is not positioned for this moment and doesn't know what it stands for. Their sense is that the party is struggling to fight back against a more unified and radicalized right-wing.