Pod Save America "What a Year!"
Dec 22, 2022
Katie Porter, a US Representative for California known for her candid style and consumer advocacy, joins the hosts for a lively look back at 2022. They critique the chaotic political landscape, explore the significance of the Democratic primary calendar, and discuss cultural controversies like backlash against drag shows. The conversation turns humorous with a quiz on pop culture moments and awards for the year's worst political takes. Porter emphasizes the role of grassroots movements while engaging in playful banter about resolutions and absurd political commentary.
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Favreau's Home State
- Jon Favreau is from South Carolina.
- He joked about its low educational attainment.
Meddling in Primaries
- The Democratic strategy of boosting MAGA candidates in Republican primaries might not have been effective.
- The candidates they targeted lost significantly.
Woke is Broke?
- The "woke is broke" narrative might not be accurate.
- Culture war issues didn't sway voters much in the midterms.