Nicole Shanahan - How Populism Is Fighting Back Against Media Lies

Oct 27, 2024

Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s Vice Presidential pick for 2024, dives deep into the complexities of populism and its portrayal in the media. She discusses the challenges of being a public figure amidst relentless attacks and lies from elites. The conversation highlights the MAHA-MAGA alliance and the emotional toll of political identity shifts. Shanahan also critiques media bias and the risks of supporting controversial figures like Trump, all while emphasizing the importance of accountability and unity in America.

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INSIGHT

Defining Populism

Populism is the politics of ordinary people against elites.
It exists in both right-wing and left-wing forms, targeting different elites.

ANECDOTE

Populism in Seattle

The Battle for Seattle in 1999 exemplifies modern American populism.
Both left- and right-wing populists participated, demonstrating shared concerns.

ANECDOTE

Unexpected Backlash

Winston Marshall tweeted support for Andy Ngo's book, "Unmasked."
This seemingly innocuous tweet unexpectedly went viral, sparking controversy and attacks.

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Nicole Shanahan is RFK Jr.‘s Vice Presidential pick for the 2024 Presidential election. With two weeks to go, Nicole hosted Winston on her show, in Northern California. But Winston had plenty of questions for her.

They discussed the truth about “populism”, the MAHA revolt, how “patriot” became a dirty word, and the heavy price of entering politics for Nicole. She has faced unfathomable lies and attacks from the elites and the media, which she explains.

They discuss the MAHA-MAGA alliance, and how exactly MAHA can square away Trump’s Mcdonald’s stunt. What can we expect from RFK in office? And Nicole describes the true costs of speaking out.

All this and much more…

This episode was originally taped for the Back To The People Podcast with Nicole Shanahan. A special thank you to Nicole and Zach Henry for allowing us to repost here. Nicole’s Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/@Nicole-Shanahan

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Chapters

0:00 Populism and Elite Failure

3:50 Left-Wing and Right-Wing Populism

7:35 Historical Context of Populism

14:45 Impact of Social Media and Media Attacks

22:56 Challenges of Speaking Out

39:35 Spirituality and Personal Growth

46:30 Silicon Valley and Political Alignment

1:08:19 Future of Populism and Political Engagement

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