Lovett or Leave It Democrats Rocked By Good News
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Nov 8, 2025 
Ana Gasteyer, an actress and comedian famed for SNL and Broadway, dives into her theatrical adventures and shares hilarious onstage mishaps. David Krumholtz, known for his diverse roles, offers comic anecdotes and a lively rant about societal anxieties. Musician Victor Jones opens and closes the show with original performances, discussing his creative process and the influence of AI on songwriting. Together, they engage in witty banter and critical conversations about politics, art, and identity.
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* Fear Campaigns Backfire In Cities*
- Lovett calls out fear-based tactics like 9/11 references and Islamophobia used against Mamdani.
- He frames those attacks as cynical and ultimately rejected by New York voters.
* Listen And Persuade To Expand Coalitions*
- Build coalitions by listening and persuading rather than reflexive defensiveness.
- Lovett urges Democrats to practice addition and persuasion to broaden their appeal.
* Answer Tough Questions With Openness*
- When facing hard questions, respond without hostility and aim to persuade skeptics.
- Lovett recommends treating public leadership as persuasion to build broader buy-in.
