The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

JON & AOC

244 snips
Jan 23, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a U.S. Representative known for her progressive views, tackles the rift between the Democratic Party and its working-class roots. She and Jon Stewart delve into strategies for promoting progressive policies in a challenging Congress. They discuss the party's shift towards affluent voters and the need for authenticity in political promises. Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the urgency of rebuilding a party that truly addresses the concerns of working families and critiques the growing influence of billionaires in politics.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Predictable Democrats

  • AOC highlights Democrats' predictable behavior, making them vulnerable to opponents like Trump.
  • She suggests calculated unpredictability can give Democrats an advantage.
ANECDOTE

Sinema's Curtsy

  • Ocasio-Cortez points to Kyrsten Sinema's curtsy vote against the $15 minimum wage as a public display of the Democratic Party's concessions to the wealthy.
  • She emphasizes the struggles of working people and criticizes senators' focus on business impact.
ANECDOTE

Lobbyist Influx

  • AOC recounts being flooded with lobbyist emails after joining the Energy and Commerce Committee.
  • She contrasts this with her own refusal to meet with lobbyists due to her grassroots support.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app