The Socialist Program with Brian Becker The Real Reason Trump Won: The Failure of the Democratic Party
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Nov 7, 2024 Eugene Puryear, an author and political organizer, joins the discussion on Trump’s comeback and the Democratic Party's failures. They dive into the alarmingly low voter turnout among those earning under $100,000, linking it to economic dissatisfaction and disillusionment with major parties. Puryear criticizes the Democrats for straying from their working-class roots and highlights the rise of grassroots movements as essential for social change. The conversation also touches on historical patterns of American authoritarianism and the need for a coherent leftist response.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Disillusionment and Decline: Voter Turnout in 2024
01:39 • 13min
Discontent and Democratic Disillusionment
14:14 • 7min
Democratic Dilemmas and Historical Contexts
21:18 • 21min
Historical Roots of Authoritarianism in America
42:23 • 8min
Bridging the Divide: The Working-Class Dilemma
50:36 • 7min
Grassroots Movements and the Path to Social Change
57:59 • 2min