This chapter explores the historical journey of the Democratic Party's relationship with economic populism, starting from the New Deal to modern-day policies under President Biden. It examines key moments of transformation, the party's appeal to working-class citizens, and the balancing act between business interests and progressive values. Additionally, it discusses the complexities of union loyalty and the semantic challenges in understanding populist economic policies amidst changing demographics.
Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Kamala Harris all want to distance themselves from the inflation and bad vibes of President Biden’s economy. The Washington Post’s Jeff Stein explains why both parties are upending decades of economic norms.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.
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