

Are Liberal Politics Dead?
Sep 16, 2024
Historian Timothy Shenk, author of "Left Adrift: What Happened to Liberal Politics?", discusses the evolving Democratic Party landscape. He highlights the party's shift from working-class roots to a more affluent, educated base, and the struggle to reconnect with alienated voters. Shenk addresses the challenges of technocratic strategies in politics and the need for authentic engagement. He also examines the impact of economic narratives on voter sentiment and the dangers of misinformation in today's political climate.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating Class Politics in Modern Elections
03:08 • 11min
Economic Narratives and Voter Sentiment in Politics
13:47 • 5min
Evolving Strategies in the Democratic Party
18:29 • 13min
Navigating Political Identity in a Polarized Climate
31:53 • 4min
The Dangers of Misinformation in Political Rhetoric
35:33 • 4min