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Deconstructed

“The Squad,” Part 2: From Obama to Bernie, a Crisis and a Crossroads

Dec 8, 2023
Explore the impact of the 2008 financial crisis and Obama's presidency. Learn about the rise of the Squad, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Black Lives Matter movement. Dive into the dynamics of the 2016 Democratic primary race between Sanders and Clinton.
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Quick takeaways

  • The 2008 economic crisis and the slow recovery under Barack Obama fueled a populist backlash and brought issues of wealth and income inequality into the national political conversation.
  • The emergence of movements like Occupy Wall Street, the Movement for Black Lives, and climate activism among young people set the stage for the rise of progressive voices like Bernie Sanders and the Squad within the Democratic Party.

Deep dives

The Great Financial Crisis and Obama's Presidency

The podcast explores how the great financial crisis of 2008 shaped the United States and the response of President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party. The crisis led to the collapse of Wall Street banks, the foreclosure crisis, and the subsequent economic recession. It examines how the Obama administration and Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel dealt with a conservative democratic majority in Congress, the challenges they faced in enacting their agenda, and the criticism they received for their handling of the crisis.

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