

Ben LaBolt and Will Saletan: The Stakes of the Moment
13 snips Mar 8, 2024
The podcast discusses Biden's State of the Union speech on democracy, MAGA's reaction, and Katie Britt's dramatic performance. They analyze Reagan's '85 SOTU, bipartisan collaborations, and challenges in political messaging. Also covered are returning to government service, navigating partisan media, and analyzing communication style.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Democracy, January 6th, and Bipartisan Collaborations
04:13 • 20min
Reflecting on Returning to Government Service and Joining Joe Biden's Team
24:34 • 2min
Navigating Partisan Media Outlets and Political Messaging
26:24 • 14min
Navigating Political Positioning and Messaging
40:38 • 10min
Analyzing Communication Style and Setting Choices
50:39 • 2min
Comparison of State of the Union Responses and the Impact of Overreactions
52:16 • 2min
Reflections on a Speech and Weekend Plans
54:16 • 3min