Pod Save America “Fox News-addled automatons.”
Mar 7, 2019
John Legend, the acclaimed musician and activist known for his work on criminal justice reform, joins the discussion. He shares insights about his new song 'Preach' and a mini-documentary series highlighting activists. The conversation dives into the current political landscape, including Congressional investigations into Trump and the DNC's strategic choices around media. Legend emphasizes the role of art in advocacy and the importance of community engagement in driving social change, all sprinkled with humor and personal anecdotes.
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Connecting Investigations to People's Lives
- Democrats should connect investigations to people's lives, explaining their relevance.
- Focus on how Trump's actions negatively impact their safety, finances, and access to healthcare.
Creative Communication Strategies for Democrats
- Traditional media won't give sufficient coverage to Democratic legislation, except for Russia-related matters.
- Democrats need creative communication strategies like local press and social media influencers.
Handling Republican Bad-Faith Attacks
- Don't let Republican bad-faith criticism dictate Democrats' responses to internal disagreements.
- Focus on redirecting the conversation back to Trump.