The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump’s 2024 Victory, Political Apathy, and the Power of Identity Politics
Nov 7, 2024
Tressie McMillan Cottom, award-winning author and sociologist, discusses the implications of Donald Trump’s unexpected election win and the complexities of American identity politics. Grace Kuhlenschmidt interviews non-voters to uncover their reasons for political disengagement, revealing widespread feelings of apathy. Together, they explore how these dynamics affect the Democratic Party's future strategies and the pressing need for clarity in political messaging as the 2024 election looms.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Political Irony and Humor
01:41 • 14min
The Troubling Case of Crosley Green: A Journey Through Injustice
15:35 • 2min
Choosing Political Abstinence
17:13 • 4min
Exploring Injustice: The Crosley Green Case and the Burden of Insight
20:48 • 2min
Understanding Trump's 2024 Political Landscape
22:54 • 13min
The Motivations Behind Voting and Reflections on Justice
35:58 • 2min