Stay Tuned with Preet Could Rahm Emanuel Be Our Next President?
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Jan 15, 2026 
Rahm Emanuel, a veteran politician and former chief of staff under Obama, dives into the pressing issues facing America today. He discusses the affordability crisis and its impact on the American Dream, touching on how economic insecurity shapes voter emotions ahead of the 2024 election. Emanuel also shares insights on modernizing political messaging for 2028, linking education reforms to economic opportunity. With a personal touch, he reflects on his immigrant roots and stresses the importance of leadership character in navigating tough decisions.
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Affordability Fuels Democratic Stability
- Rahm Emanuel ties affordability directly to the health of American democracy and social stability.
- He argues restoring access to the American dream will rebuild public trust and strengthen democratic norms.
Limit Teen Social Media Use
- Ban social media apps for users 16 and younger to protect childhood development and focus on education.
- Use government intervention when individual parents lack the capacity to counteract big tech harms.
Three Electorate Emotions To Address
- Emanuel identifies three prevailing electorate emotions: Democratic anger, swing voter discomfort, and Republican feelings of betrayal.
- He says messaging must address each emotion differently to win broadly.
