The Braver Angels Podcast A Trump Supporter Interviews a Biden Supporter
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Sep 13, 2022 
Wilk Wilkinson, a conservative commentator and host of the D-Rate to Hate podcast, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jordan Carmon, a political communicator and Biden supporter. They tackle divisive topics like the implications of January 6th, the perceived economic performance under Trump, and the impacts of Biden's pandemic policies. The two delve into voter motivations for supporting Biden and compare dishonesty in politics, while also sharing insights on the importance of civil debate in bridging partisan divides.
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Biden Misrepresentation Drives Defense
- Jordan values defending Biden because he feels Biden is misrepresented in public discourse.
- He joined to explain policies and reduce caricature-driven misunderstandings.
Public-Service Background Shapes Views
- Jordan describes his public-service career and work in district attorney offices.
- He uses that background to argue for transparency and stock-trading bans for members of Congress.
Bar Officials From Trading Stocks
- Ban members of Congress from trading stocks while in office to reduce conflicts of interest.
- Require stronger transparency like tax returns to rebuild public trust.