

The Returns: A Conversation with Jill Lepore
Mar 7, 2024
In this podcast, Jill Lepore discusses the post-truth moment and its impact on the 2024 election, evolution of polling accuracy, chaos and misinformation on election night, public vs private political discourse, lack of diverse candidates in the Democratic Party nominations, challenges of student debt forgiveness, navigating political pressures in the Republican Party, importance of civic participation, and understanding opposing ideas for a better future.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Evolution of Polling and Truth in American Politics
01:53 • 15min
Unpacking Election Night Chaos and Misinformation
16:42 • 14min
The Dichotomy of Public and Private Political Discourse
30:37 • 12min
Democratic Party Dynamics and Nominations
42:18 • 13min
Challenges of Student Debt Forgiveness and Political Accountability
55:41 • 2min
Navigating Political Pressures and Duty in the Republican Party
57:23 • 2min
Navigating American Democracy Beyond Elections
59:00 • 2min
Exploring Civic Participation and Decision-making in Community Settings
01:00:38 • 2min
Exploring Knowledge as a Social Good and the Challenge of Understanding Opposing Ideas
01:02:17 • 3min