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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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Shift in Job Losses from Trade to Technology and Evolution of Work Landscape
05:46 • 16min
Experience with Family Support and Military Life
21:25 • 3min
Reflections on Military Service, Societal Divisions, and Political Leadership
24:30 • 20min
Reflections on changing rules and long-term impact on working class voters
44:34 • 2min
Declining Trust in Institutions and Impact on White Working Class
46:49 • 17min
Colleagues Discussing New Role and Sponsor Acknowledgments
01:04:15 • 2min