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American Elections: 2008

Mar 24, 2024
The podcast discusses Barack Obama's strategic victory over Hillary Clinton in the 2008 election, the impact of the financial crisis on the candidates' campaigns, and the significance of vice-presidential candidates like Palin. It also explores Obama's response to the economic crash, growing inequality, and the transition from the neoliberal era.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Strategic Perspectives in the 2008 Election Campaign
03:36 • 8min
3
Obama's Handling of Racial Issues in 2008 Campaign
11:06 • 23min
4
The Intersection of the Financial Crisis and Presidential Campaign of 2008
33:47 • 4min
5
The Impact of Financial Crisis on Elections
37:50 • 16min
6
Obama's Response to the Financial Crash and the Growing Economic Inequality
53:54 • 3min
7
Transitioning from Neoliberal Era, Introduction to New Series on Philosophy and Humanity
56:46 • 4min