Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy Radicals Prez Day Special: How Neoliberals Paved the Way for MAGA (G&R 362)
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Feb 16, 2025 The hosts dive into how recent presidencies fueled the rise of Trump and the MAGA movement. They dissect the evolution of neoliberalism from Clinton to Obama, exploring its impact on the Democratic Party and the general populace. The decline of traditional progressivism is highlighted, alongside the unexpected pitfalls of the Affordable Care Act. With a sharp critique of corporate connections and economic inequality, they explore how these factors created fertile ground for a more authoritarian political landscape. It's an engaging look at political history and its ongoing relevance!
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Understanding Trump's Rise
- Understanding how the political system led to Trump is crucial.
- This helps understand what you're up against and what actions to take.
Neoliberalism's Role
- Neoliberal policies from Carter to Obama paved the way for Trump.
- These policies created conditions ripe for Trump's rise.
NAFTA's Impact
- Bill Clinton's support for NAFTA, despite opposition, was key.
- NAFTA's impact is under-discussed, and laid the groundwork for later issues.
