The Axe Files with David Axelrod
Best of The Axe Files: Sen. JD Vance
Jul 18, 2024
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, former Trump critic turned supporter, discusses his bestselling book 'Hillbilly Elegy' and the attraction of working class voters to Trump. Topics include job losses from trade to technology, military service impact, societal divisions, declining trust in institutions, and the importance of personal connections for building trust.
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- Sen. JD Vance transitioned from a harsh Trump critic to a full supporter due to Trump's appeal to working-class voters.
- The podcast discusses the economic challenges faced by Ohio's working class, including job displacement due to trade agreements and automation.
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J.D. Vance's Journey from Appalachian Roots to Yale and Beyond
J.D. Vance recounts his personal journey from his family's struggles in Eastern Kentucky and rural Ohio to his time in the Marine Corps and eventual education at Yale Law School. He reflects on his Appalachian heritage and the impact of his upbringing on his perspective, including the importance of family and the challenges faced by the white working class.
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