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America’s Complex Future (with George Packer)

Jun 13, 2024

George Packer, staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses climate change, political division, and the durability of the American project with Preet Bharara. They delve into Phoenix, Arizona's representation of America's future, the challenges faced by the city, changing tones on immigration, Voter dynamics, and the challenges in integrating differing views on immigration among various communities.

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George Packer

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Phoenix, Arizona serves as a microcosm of America's democracy, showcasing challenges like climate crisis and political division.

Extreme heat in Phoenix poses risks to vulnerable populations, exacerbated by air conditioning and unsustainable water usage.

Political polarization in Phoenix mirrors national tensions, emphasizing partisan politics and attention-grabbing actions over policy substance.

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Phoenix, Arizona: A Laboratory for America's Future

The podcast discusses Phoenix, Arizona, as a microcosm for exploring America's democracy, focusing on issues like the climate crisis and water scarcity. The city's dynamic growth and tech industry influx clash with challenges like extreme heat, a hot-button immigration debate, and political division. Despite these issues, efforts to address water scarcity and extreme heat illustrate potential for rational solutions amidst political tensions.

Jurors' Shift in Position During Deliberations

01:26

Balancing Comfort and Natural Living

01:26

Focus on Sensationalism in Politics and Media Influence

01:33

Being Vigilant Against the Potential of Another Trump Presidency

00:43

Intro

4min

Legal analyses on Hunter Biden's conviction and Steve Bannon's potential Supreme Court appeal

5min

Ad for Mint Mobile and OnePassword, Sustainable Practices by Coca-Cola, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and PepsiCo, and Discussion on 'The Most American City'

5min

Exploring Phoenix and the American Dream

17min

America's Changing Tone on Immigration

7min

Challenges in Voter Dynamics and Immigration

14min

Valuing Achievements and Legislative Victories in Politics

13min

Desire for Change and Climate Crisis Responses

5min

George Packer is a staff writer at The Atlantic, and has been writing about politics and culture for over two decades. His recent reporting focuses on what he calls the “most American city.” Packer joins Preet to discuss climate change, political division, and the durability of the American project.

Plus, how did the jury in Hunter Biden’s federal trial reach the guilty verdict so quickly? And, will Steve Bannon ever complete his jail sentence?

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/george-packer-phoenix-climate-immigration-trump/

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Stay Tuned with Preet

America’s Complex Future (with George Packer)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

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Deep dives

Phoenix, Arizona: A Laboratory for America's Future

The Impact of Extreme Heat and Water Scarcity

The Fusion of Political Divides in Phoenix

Challenges to Legislative Achievements and Public Engagement

Evaluating Political Shifts and Voter Sentiments

Addressing Climate Crisis through Innovative Approaches Worldwide

Jurors' Shift in Position During Deliberations

Balancing Comfort and Natural Living

Focus on Sensationalism in Politics and Media Influence

Being Vigilant Against the Potential of Another Trump Presidency

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Phoenix, Arizona: A Laboratory for America's Future

The Impact of Extreme Heat and Water Scarcity

The Fusion of Political Divides in Phoenix

Challenges to Legislative Achievements and Public Engagement

Evaluating Political Shifts and Voter Sentiments

Addressing Climate Crisis through Innovative Approaches Worldwide

Jurors' Shift in Position During Deliberations

Balancing Comfort and Natural Living

Focus on Sensationalism in Politics and Media Influence

Being Vigilant Against the Potential of Another Trump Presidency

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