Batya Ungar-Sargon, author of "Second Class," dives into the American working class's shift towards Trump, exposing elite disconnects and media narratives. She critiques Kamala Harris's campaign as a disaster, highlighting her political missteps and inability to connect authentically with voters. The conversation reveals how demographic shifts are reshaping American politics and questions the elitist attitudes that dismiss working-class concerns as bigotry. It’s a deep discussion on the evolving political landscape and the future of democracy.
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Working Class Support for Trump
The working class voted for Trump because Democrats abandoned their traditional pro-labor agenda.
Trump appealed to working-class values with socially moderate positions and a focus on their struggles.
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Dr. Arlene's Arrogance
Dr. Arlene, a political science professor, mocked a sales clerk for voting Trump.
Her arrogance embodies the elitism that alienates working-class voters.
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Elitism and Open Borders
Elites use accusations of racism and sexism to deflect from economic inequality.
Open borders benefit elites at the expense of American workers, leading to resentment and support for Trump.
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How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women
Batya Ungar-Sargan
In 'Second Class', Batya Ungar-Sargon presents a detailed look at the lives of American working-class individuals through extensive interviews and data analysis. The book is divided into two parts: the first profiles the state of the working class, categorizing them into the Struggling, Floating, and Rising tiers; the second proposes policy solutions to improve their lives. Ungar-Sargon addresses key issues such as immigration, job requirements, and the social safety net, arguing that the elites have betrayed the working class by prioritizing the interests of capital owners over wage-earners. The book emphasizes the need for policies that benefit working-class Americans and highlights the disconnect between the political class and the everyday concerns of working people.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, author of "Second Class," for this AM special episode to talk about why the American working class increasingly turned away from the left in the 2024 election and embraced Donald Trump, Dave Portnoy calling out the Dem tactics that are alienating voters, the glaring disconnect between Joe Scarborough and his "Morning Joe" co-hosts with the realities of everyday Americans, how fake Scarborough's point of view has proven to be throughout this election cycle, why Kamala Harris proved to be such a uniquely disastrous candidate for the Dems in 2024, her political missteps and inability to speak like a normal person, bizarre moments from her concession speech, and more.
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