Episode
The Post-Mortem
40:00
Published: Thu Nov 17 2022
Description
The midterm elections have left both parties in a moment of reflection. For Republicans, it’s time to make a choice about Trumpism, but one that may no longer be theirs to make. For Democrats, it’s about how much of their future is inherently tied to the G.O.P.
Chapters
The erosion of democracy is a real concern in America, as the recent midterms have shown.
00:00 - 01:25 (01:25)
Summary
The erosion of democracy is a real concern in America, as the recent midterms have shown. There is a growing anti-democratic sentiment taking hold at the state level, and a hardened strain of Christianity gaining ground across the Republican base.
EpisodeThe Post-Mortem
PodcastThe Run-Up
Joe Biden addresses the trend of the Republican Party moving towards extremism and aligning with Donald Trump during his speech about democracy, noting concerns about their focus on issues that may not align with voters' top concerns in the upcoming 2022 primaries.
01:25 - 07:28 (06:03)
Summary
Joe Biden addresses the trend of the Republican Party moving towards extremism and aligning with Donald Trump during his speech about democracy, noting concerns about their focus on issues that may not align with voters' top concerns in the upcoming 2022 primaries.
EpisodeThe Post-Mortem
PodcastThe Run-Up
Despite concerns about the economy and Biden's leadership, the Democratic party's messaging focused on protecting democracy and the political system to pull the party together and bring in voters who may have been disaffected.
07:29 - 14:55 (07:26)
Summary
Despite concerns about the economy and Biden's leadership, the Democratic party's messaging focused on protecting democracy and the political system to pull the party together and bring in voters who may have been disaffected.
EpisodeThe Post-Mortem
PodcastThe Run-Up
The perception of democracy and extremism played a significant role in the 2020 US Elections, evidenced by the voters' behavior in the biggest battlegrounds and critical races, which was different from what was expected.
14:56 - 23:33 (08:36)
Summary
The perception of democracy and extremism played a significant role in the 2020 US Elections, evidenced by the voters' behavior in the biggest battlegrounds and critical races, which was different from what was expected. With the help of the term "MAGA," voters lumped democracy and extremism together in their minds, giving critical wins for the Democrats.
EpisodeThe Post-Mortem
PodcastThe Run-Up
The Republican Party is facing the challenge of defining the features of Trumpism and its place among the Republican base, while the Democratic base shows signs of erosion and still faces a Republican House.
23:33 - 33:25 (09:51)
Summary
The Republican Party is facing the challenge of defining the features of Trumpism and its place among the Republican base, while the Democratic base shows signs of erosion and still faces a Republican House. The future of each party rests on the direction their base takes.
EpisodeThe Post-Mortem
PodcastThe Run-Up
Despite a lack of strong satisfaction with President Biden and the party in power, the anti-Trump stance remains the biggest motivator and bond for the Democratic voters.
33:25 - 39:57 (06:31)
Summary
Despite a lack of strong satisfaction with President Biden and the party in power, the anti-Trump stance remains the biggest motivator and bond for the Democratic voters.