The Good Fight Arlie Hochschild on Trump Voters, Old and New (Rerun)
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Aug 20, 2025 Arlie Hochschild, an author and sociology professor, dives into the emotional landscape of American politics. She discusses the pride and disillusionment felt by white working-class communities and how this impacts their support for Trump. Hochschild also explores the shifting allegiances of Latino voters, particularly in Miami, shedding light on their motivations. The conversation emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding diverse political perspectives to bridge divides.
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Immersion In Southern Communities
- Hochschild conducted long-term fieldwork in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Pikeville, Kentucky.
- She ate meals, visited trailers, and spent time in graveyards to understand feelings and history.
Fieldwork Reveals Emotional Logic
- Ethnographic fieldwork reveals emotions and histories that surveys miss.
- Arlie Hochschild says emotions like pride and shame show why people adopt political positions.
Make Room For Empathy
- Invite empathy without changing your political identity.
- Hochschild urges liberals to 'make room' emotionally for people with different views.
