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Matthew Yglesias and the Problems of Popularism | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

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Class Dynamics and Political Discourse

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between personal backgrounds and economic views, particularly through the lens of the professional managerial class. It highlights how educational attainment influences political beliefs, diverging from traditional class-based alignments, and critiques the Democratic Party's technocratic leanings that alienate the working class. Additionally, the discussion addresses the implications of Joe Biden's foreign policy on public perceptions and the need for a more populist approach to domestic issues.

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