Asma Khalid, Susan Davis, Don Gonyea, and Shannon Bond discuss conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift, the 2024 election, and her boyfriend's Super Bowl participation. They also talk about the rise of conspiracy theories, foreign adversaries exploiting divisions, and the overwhelming response to Elmo's tweet.
Taylor Swift's attendance at Kansas City Chiefs games has sparked conspiracy theories about the 2024 election and her boyfriend Travis Kelce's participation in the Super Bowl.
President Biden's engagement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) and their endorsement is crucial in securing important union votes in battleground states like Michigan.
Deep dives
Biden secures endorsement of United Auto Workers
President Biden secured the endorsement of the United Auto Workers (UAW), an important endorsement for him. During his visit to Michigan, there were no big events, but his presence and smaller, intimate conversations with UAW members were seen as significant.
The energized labor movement and UAW's recent victories
The labor movement, especially the UAW, has recently seen victories and is more energized than ever. Under the leadership of UAW President Sean Fain, successful strikes against automakers resulted in improved contracts for auto workers. Fain's grassroots support for President Biden may drive more UAW votes his way.
Election implications of union endorsements
The United Auto Workers' endorsement is not a guarantee of union votes for a candidate. In 2016, Hillary Clinton had the UAW endorsement but lost the union vote, costing her in battleground states like Michigan. Biden's campaign is not taking the union vote for granted and is actively engaging with unions to secure their support, recognizing the influence of unions in key states like Michigan.
This NFL season, popstar Taylor Swift has been a mainstay at the Kansas City Chiefs games cheering on her boyfriend Travis Kelce. Now far-right Donald Trump-supporting conservatives are and circulating conspiracy theories about Swift, the 2024 election and Kelce's participation in the Super Bowl.
This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, political correspondent Susan Davis, national political correspondent Don Gonyea, and correspondent Shannon Bond.
This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell & Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Erica Morrison. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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Correction: This episode mistakenly states that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is the largest union in the country. In fact, the National Education Association is the largest union in the country.