Slate News cover image

Slate News

A Word: Trump’s Race Card

Jul 19, 2024
Political analyst and former RNC Chair Michael Steele discusses Trump's appeal to Black voters, the influence of media on public opinion, and the Republican Party's outreach strategies. They also critique insincere efforts to address Black community issues and examine the media's portrayal of political races.
37:57

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Republicans are rebranding as the MAGA Party under Trump's influence, shifting away from traditional values.
  • Republicans' superficial efforts to connect with black voters emphasize token gestures over genuine engagement.

Deep dives

Michael Steele's Insights on Republican National Convention

Michael Steele discusses the uniqueness of the Republican National Convention, highlighting the party's transformation into the MAGA Party under Trump's influence. He analyzes Trump's VP pick, JD Vance, critiquing its implications on the election and policy conversations, pointing out the shift away from traditional Republican values towards Trumpism.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode