Pod Save America Rahm Emanuel is Not NOT Running for President
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Dec 21, 2025 
Rahm Emanuel, former White House Chief of Staff and ambassador to Japan, dives deep into Democratic Party strategies and lessons from the 2024 elections. He urges a social media ban for kids under 16 to address educational challenges. Rahm critiques the Democrats' messaging and cultural outreach, emphasizing the need to resonate with middle-class values. He reflects on U.S. foreign policy, including nuanced views on Israel's role and the implications of decisions surrounding Iran. His insights aim to chart a path forward for the Democratic Party.
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Fix Schools And Limit Kids' Social Media
- Ban social media for kids under 16 to let adults, not algorithms, raise children.
- Reform K–8 to focus on reading and math and restructure high school toward college or vocational paths.
When To Release The DNC Autopsy
- Delay releasing the DNC autopsy until it won't distract from attacking Republican vulnerabilities.
- Still publish it later so the party can learn what went wrong for 2028 strategy.
Cultural Legitimacy Unlocks Economic Messages
- Successful Democrats cross cultural terrain to claim middle-class credibility and economic authority.
- Without that cultural legitimacy, voters won't hear your economic message.