The NPR Politics Podcast NPR Politics Live From DC: The Road To 2020
Nov 9, 2019
A live audience fuels an engaging exploration of the 2020 presidential race. They dive into Michael Bloomberg's potential candidacy and its implications for Joe Biden. The challenges centrist candidates face in a progressive party are dissected, alongside hot-button issues like Medicare for All. Recent impeachment inquiries shape the political landscape, while hilarious anecdotes from the Roger Stone trial offer comic relief. With audience interaction, they celebrate four years of insightful podcasting, blending humor and serious political analysis.
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NYC Mayors
- Multiple New York City mayors are relevant in the current political landscape.
- These include Rudy Giuliani, Bill de Blasio, and potentially Michael Bloomberg.
Bloomberg's Strategy
- Michael Bloomberg might enter the 2020 presidential race, potentially skipping early primaries.
- This strategy resembles campaigns from the 1970s.
Bloomberg's Challenge
- Bloomberg's potential candidacy targets moderate voters.
- His past "stop and frisk" policy could alienate key demographics.