Night Owls Night Owls Episode 70
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Oct 18, 2025 John and Joe tackle the political terrain with a spotlight on Andrew Cuomo's mayoral endorsement and the Democratic Party's challenges. They explore international dynamics, including Iran's internal struggles and the rising demands of AI on energy. Insights on tariff policies reveal farmer frustrations and concerns over U.S. competitiveness against China's manufacturing. The duo also critiques the Democratic messaging gaps on cultural issues and shares predictions for upcoming elections, all while lamenting New York's sports woes.
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Cuomo’s Project Help Visit
- Joe Klein recalls being taken by Andrew Cuomo to see Project Help in the Bronx and writing positively about it afterward.
- The visit convinced Klein that Cuomo focuses on practical implementation, not just rhetoric.
MeToo's Political Backlash
- Joe Klein argues Me Too corrected abuses but shifted toward presuming men guilty, creating political backlash among young men.
- He links that backlash to part of why young men of all backgrounds supported Donald Trump.
Democrats Lose The Future Narrative
- Klein highlights Democrats' weakness on cultural issues and polls showing Republicans favored on most future-impact questions except health care.
- He argues Democrats' narrow focus (e.g., Obamacare) won't overcome broader voter concerns.
