

What Can Be, Burdened By What Has Been (with Astead Herndon of NYT)
6 snips Nov 10, 2024
Astead Herndon, a National politics reporter for The New York Times and host of The Run-Up, offers a fearless analysis of the upcoming elections. He contrasts election nights of 2016 and 2024, shedding light on the misconceptions some politicians hold about Black and Latino voters. Astead recounts his revealing interview with Vice President Harris, examines Democratic messaging failures, and discusses the rise of the 'podcast election.' He insists that the Democratic Party must evolve to effectively engage voters, addressing power dynamics and accountability.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Electoral Reckoning: The Democratic Dilemma
02:51 • 21min
The Stakes of Democracy in 2024
23:42 • 2min
Navigating Political Dilemmas: Challenges in Engagement
25:12 • 21min
Political Dynamics and Public Perception
46:29 • 2min
Age, Leadership, and the Technology Shift
48:45 • 4min
A Nation at a Crossroads: The Legacy of Charlottesville
52:39 • 3min
Navigating Political Complexity
55:39 • 14min
Voices of Resilience and Responsibility
01:09:22 • 9min