Economist Podcasts A Ron turn: DeSantis’s disastrous announcement
May 25, 2023
Idris Kaloun, a U.S. politics writer for The Economist, and Simon Wright, the publication’s industry editor, delve into a rocky presidential campaign launch by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, plagued by technical glitches and fierce competition. They discuss DeSantis's challenges within the Republican race and examine the aviation industry's daunting path to net-zero emissions by 2050, highlighting technological strides and government strategies. They also explore the Hollywood writers' strike's ripple effects, providing British studios with both hurdles and new opportunities.
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Glitchy Launch
- Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign launch on Twitter Spaces faced technical difficulties, causing the live stream to crash repeatedly.
- Only half of the initial 600,000 listeners remained when the stream returned.
DeSantis' Challenge
- DeSantis is considered the strongest challenger to Trump but faces an uphill battle after a poor campaign launch.
- His strategy is to present himself as a less dramatic version of Trump, embracing similar policies.
DeSantis' Pitch
- DeSantis focuses on cultural issues and avoids directly criticizing Trump.
- This makes his pitch to voters less clear.