We have a new election!

The gang discuss the Democratic Party's role in choosing candidates and the lack of a democratic process. They also touch on Kamala Harris's record and policy positions, highlighting her progressive stances during the primary.

It also explores the use of the term 'weird' to brand opponents. The discussion highlights the different connotations of 'weird' and the potential impact on voters. In this final part of the conversation, the principal themes discussed include the role of permission structures in political decision-making, JD Vance's potential appeal to swing voters in Rust Belt states, the importance of feelings over policy in elections, and the need for a nuanced understanding of candidates beyond surface-level labels.

Chapters

00:00 Personal Anecdotes

05:52 Reviewing the Democratic Nomination Process

11:33 Kamala Harris as the Vice Presidential Candidate

18:21 The Lack of Democracy in the Democratic Party

24:35 Racially Segregated Zoom Calls for Kamala Harris

58:25 The Dual Nature of 'Weird'

01:04:04 The Impact of Personal Identification

01:06:19 The Influence of Permission Structures on Political Beliefs

01:19:41 The Importance of Empathy in Political Discourse

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