

Jimmy Dore - How Trump Will LOSE His Populist Base & The Israel-Palestine Debate
May 13, 2025
Comedian and political commentator Jimmy Dore joins to dissect America's political dysfunction. He criticizes globalism and the manipulative tactics of elites that divide workers. Dore explores how Trump appeals to disenchanted voters and examines the shifting dynamics of populism. The conversation takes a serious turn as they navigate the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizing the need for humility in understanding diverse perspectives. Dore also tackles the corporatization of the Democratic Party and the growing disillusionment among the working class.
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Political Flip on Tariffs and Immigration
- The political elite flipped positions on tariffs and immigration to oppose Trump, despite having supported these policies before.
- This flip reveals all major parties serve oligarch interests rather than the working class's.
Open Borders Divide Workers
- Open borders serve to undermine organized labor by introducing vulnerable workers who can't unionize.
- This division distracts working people from uniting against the oligarchs controlling government and economy.
Culture Wars as Divide-and-Conquer
- Identity politics and culture wars are intentionally pushed by elites to divide workers and avoid economic unity.
- Corporate oligarchs use issues like trans rights and climate change to control narratives and suppress worker unity, not from genuine concern.