Is JD Vance A Real Populist Or Captured By Donors?
Jul 24, 2024
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Investigative journalist Whitney Webb joins Jimmy to uncover the truth behind J.D. Vance's populist facade, revealing his deep ties to Peter Thiel and the corporate machine. They discuss the influence of money in politics, surveillance issues, and the sad state of the left in the US. Plus, a deep dive into voter ID laws, election integrity, and debunking myths about discrimination in voting.
J.D. Vance's ties to Peter Thiel question his populist image.
US left differs from global left in prioritizing working-class issues.
True socialism focuses on economic standards over cultural battles.
Deep dives
Critique of US Left vs. Global Left
The discussion delves into the distinction between the US left, which leans towards the professional managerial class and identity politics, and the global left, focused on material benefits for the working class. It sheds light on the confusion within the US left, highlighting that policy advocacy diverges from true socialist principles.
Challenging Notions of Socialist Advocacy
The conversation challenges the superficial conflation of socialist advocacy with liberal social policy. It explores how true socialism should prioritize working-class issues and economic standards rather than engaging in the culture war or identity politics.
Case for Global South Socialists
The conversation highlights the contradiction where global South socialists, embracing socialism for the working class, may hold socially conservative views incongruent with US left's standards. The narrative emphasizes the importance of addressing working-class needs over divisive culture wars in socialism.
Revisiting My Body, My Choice Debate
The dialogue reflects on the perceived inconsistency in the stance of 'My body, my choice,' noting that true bodily autonomy extends beyond selective issues like abortion to encompass consent on medical mandates and respect for individual rights.
Jimmy Dore Premium Membership Promotion
Concluding the episode, a call-to-action encourages viewers to become premium members on JimmyDoreComedy.com, offering premium content with a unique comedic flavor by voice artist Mike McRae.
Trump Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance has been promoted as a populist with working class Appalachia roots who will promote the interests of everyday Americans over the rich and powerful. Yet at the same time he is almost entirely a product of multibillioniare Peter Thiel, who helped shepherd Vance’s career and also launched the massive surveillance company Pallantir. So who is the real J.D. Vance?
Jimmy speaks with investigative journalist Whitney Webb about Vance’s history and how no one rises to his level of prominence without serving the corporate machine.
Plus segments on Democrats’ cries of “racism!” in opposition to a GOP-led Voter ID law and the sad state of the left in the United States.
Also featuring Stef Zamorano, Craig “Pasta” Jardula and Nick Cruse!
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