Lost Debate

Verdict Backlash, Biden Border Plan, India and Mexico Elections

Jun 6, 2024

News analyst Ravi discusses the aftermath of Trump's verdict, Biden's border plan, Mexico's elections, and challenges in India. Topics include authoritarianism, lack of air conditioning in prisons, Modi's win, unemployment, corruption, and environmental degradation.

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Quick takeaways

Trump's verdict aftermath shows a shift in support, Biden faces border challenges, and India's governance issues persist.

Deep dives

The Impact of Election Results on Trump's Support Base

The podcast discusses a recent poll conducted by The New York Times - Siena College survey, revealing a slight shift in support for Trump after his prosecution verdict. The survey showed a modest change in Trump's favorability ratings, with a shift towards Biden among some of Trump's former supporters. This shift was particularly noticeable among young, non-white, and disengaged Democratic-leaning voters, potentially impacting the upcoming election.

Intro

6min

Trump's Statements on Prosecuting Political Opponents and Discussion on Biden's Policies

15min

Mexican Election and Concerns of Autocracy and Violence

4min

Discussion on Inhumane Conditions in Southern Prisons

2min

Analysis of Indian Elections and Economic Landscape

20min

Challenges in Indian Politics and Judiciary

13min

Analysis of recent Indian election results and party strategies

6min

Ravi dives into the news of the day, from the aftermath of the Trump verdict and Biden’s asylum ban at the US-Mexico border to what Mexico’s recent elections say about the rise of authoritarianism in the country. He then gives an update on Amanda Knox’s latest legal challenge and explains why more people should care about the lack of air conditioning in U.S. prisons.

Finally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will keep power for a third term after India’s election results were released this week. Ravi welcomes Princeton professor and India policy expert Ashoka Mody to the pod to dissect the results and explore how the country’s challenges with unemployment, the economy, and a broken judicial system impacted the election. They then discuss the disconnect between the Western hype over India’s progress and the reality on the ground, why India must address systemic issues like corruption and environmental degradation, and what Modi’s complicated win and impending third term says about the state of the world’s largest democracy.

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