FiveThirtyEight Politics cover image

FiveThirtyEight Politics

Workers Are Striking And Americans Are Into It

Sep 18, 2023
01:10:24
Snipd AI
Discussion on Republican impeachment inquiry and possible government shutdown, labor strikes and political divide, analysis of Democrats' gains and setbacks in elections, criticism of Biden and Trump, public opinion on labor unions, Republican tendency to blame Biden, and analysis of blame assigned for United Auto Workers' demands.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Impeachment inquiry into President Biden and possible government shutdown pose political risks for Republicans.
  • Strong public support for labor unions can be a favorable position for Democrats and bridge partisan divides.

Deep dives

Impeachment Inquiry and Government Shutdown

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced last week that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, focusing on Hunter Biden's business dealings. Republicans are also facing a possible government shutdown in 12 days due to disagreements over funding. McCarthy is seeking support from Democrats to avoid a shutdown, but faces opposition from members within his own party who want tougher measures. The outcome of these events will shape politics going forward, with risks of political blowback for Republicans.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode