The Gist AOC: A Revolutionary Who Wants To Be Loved
Dec 18, 2023
Ryan Grim, author of The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution, discusses AOC's ascent, tactics, behaviors, and the influence of the Squad in shaping legislation. The podcast explores the controversial statements on immigration from retiring senators, Illinois NAACP president, and Donald Trump. It also examines the impact of social media on AOC's career and Trump's offensive speech on immigration.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Scrutiny, Simplistic Views, and Controversial Statements
01:39 • 2min
The Power and Influence of the Squad
03:28 • 2min
The Squad: AOC and the Impact of the American Rescue Plan
05:14 • 8min
The Impact of Social Media on AOC's Career
12:44 • 21min
Trump's Immigration Stance and Offensive Speech
33:42 • 3min