Episode
The Republic
45:53
Published: Thu Sep 22 2022
Description
In kicking off the midterms, Joe Biden talked about American democracy as a shared value, enshrined in the country’s founding — a value that both Democrats and Republicans should join together in defending. But there is another possible view of this moment. One that is shared by two very different groups: the voters who propelled Biden to the presidency … and the conservative activists who are rejecting democracy altogether.
Chapters
This podcast episode explores how older Black voters were the most activated voting bloc for Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential primaries, and how their support speaks to Biden's message and the current state of democracy in the United States.
00:00 - 04:41 (04:41)
Summary
This podcast episode explores how older Black voters were the most activated voting bloc for Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential primaries, and how their support speaks to Biden's message and the current state of democracy in the United States.
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PodcastThe Run-Up
The host reflects on her memories of a successful fish fry that brought together 7,500 people who were mostly part of her network.
04:41 - 09:04 (04:22)
Summary
The host reflects on her memories of a successful fish fry that brought together 7,500 people who were mostly part of her network. People with Bernie Sanders’ shirt on were making a pitch to nominate Joe Biden if they wanted to win.
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PodcastThe Run-Up
Black folks, especially younger ones, often see reasons to not work within the system or compromise with it as they believe it has left them out of their dealings.
09:04 - 20:08 (11:04)
Summary
Black folks, especially younger ones, often see reasons to not work within the system or compromise with it as they believe it has left them out of their dealings. However, compromising and navigating compromises is a reality for Black people growing up in politics in the South, who understand democracy is not given and that sometimes you have to choose between bad and worse.
EpisodeThe Republic
PodcastThe Run-Up
Arizona's GOP has moved further to the right and pushed out middle-of-the-road conservatives, censuring Governor Doug Ducey and House Speaker Rusty Bowers.
20:08 - 28:56 (08:47)
Summary
Arizona's GOP has moved further to the right and pushed out middle-of-the-road conservatives, censuring Governor Doug Ducey and House Speaker Rusty Bowers. The question now is how these Trump-backed candidates will fare in the general election and whether they will ultimately help Democrats in the midterms.
EpisodeThe Republic
PodcastThe Run-Up
A growing number of grassroots activist groups in America are openly and proactively rejecting democracy, with some even claiming that it means mob rule, in the fear that it allows the majority to transform the country in ways that they do not agree with.
28:57 - 38:25 (09:28)
Summary
A growing number of grassroots activist groups in America are openly and proactively rejecting democracy, with some even claiming that it means mob rule, in the fear that it allows the majority to transform the country in ways that they do not agree with.
EpisodeThe Republic
PodcastThe Run-Up
Examining the tactics of McCarthyism and comparing it to the current approach of grassroots conservatives in Arizona, this podcast delves into the view of democracy as a tool rather than a value, and how that mindset is affecting American politics.
38:26 - 44:34 (06:08)
Summary
Examining the tactics of McCarthyism and comparing it to the current approach of grassroots conservatives in Arizona, this podcast delves into the view of democracy as a tool rather than a value, and how that mindset is affecting American politics.
EpisodeThe Republic
PodcastThe Run-Up
The episode ends with a prayer and a long list of credits thanking the people who helped to make the podcast, from reporters and editors to musicians and fact-checkers.
44:34 - 45:48 (01:14)
Summary
The episode ends with a prayer and a long list of credits thanking the people who helped to make the podcast, from reporters and editors to musicians and fact-checkers.