Pod Save America 2020: Cory Booker on radical love and the filibuster
Mar 20, 2019
Cory Booker, United States Senator from New Jersey and former Newark mayor known for advocating 'radical love', dives deep into his presidential campaign and political philosophy. He discusses transforming societal anger into constructive action against injustices, emphasizing unity to foster meaningful change. The conversation also explores bipartisan strategies for addressing economic inequality and the challenges posed by the filibuster. Booker stresses the importance of community engagement and the need for coalitions to empower vulnerable populations in today’s political landscape.
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Street Fight
- Cory Booker reflects on his first mayoral campaign in Newark, documented in Street Fight.
- He highlights the extreme negativity and personal attacks he faced, including accusations about his race and funding.
Radical Love in Newark
- Despite experiencing a very negative campaign, Cory Booker's politics center on civic grace and radical love.
- He learned from people in Newark who showed transformative love in the face of brokenness.
Newark Parks Expansion
- Cory Booker prioritized creating parks in Newark, despite being the "most under-parked city in America."
- He emphasizes being unapologetic about working within the system to achieve change.