

“Raise Caitlyn Jenner’s taxes!”
Apr 26, 2021
Hunter Biden, author of 'Beautiful Things' and son of President Joe Biden, joins the conversation to discuss his personal journey and the complexities of addiction. He shares heartfelt stories about family struggles and the importance of resilience and support in overcoming challenges. The dialogue also touches on the absurdity of celebrity politics with Caitlyn Jenner's gubernatorial run in California and explores the transformative power of love and redemption, all while navigating the current political landscape.
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Polarization and Biden's Approval
- Biden's approval is high on pandemic handling and economic plans, but low among Republicans.
- Strong Republican disapproval reflects the impact of Trump's election lie and deep polarization.
Partisanship Over Ideology
- Partisanship, fueled by separate information ecosystems, drives political views more than ideology.
- Biden's narrow field of persuadable voters necessitates a strategy focused on delivering tangible results.
Fox News Tax on Biden's Approval
- Closed information ecosystems, like Fox News, limit bipartisan grace periods for new presidents.
- Democrats and independents align more due to shared reality, contrasting with an isolated Republican group.