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It's the inflation, stupid w/ James Meadway

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Nov 10, 2024
James Meadway, an economist and host of the Macrodose podcast, dives into the economic factors behind Donald Trump's election victory. He highlights how conventional economics contributed to Kamala Harris's defeat and explores why young white men rallied behind Trump. The discussion also addresses the Democrats' handling of inflation and responses to geopolitical crises, revealing a disconnect with voters. Meadway critiques the structural failures of political parties tied to neoliberal capitalism and emphasizes the need for the left to confront economic disenfranchisement among young men.
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