Trump’s RNC Speech Was Good for a Solid 10-Minutes
Jul 19, 2024
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Guests Sarah Jones and Veronica Riccobene discuss Trump's RNC speech, National Conservatism, and J.D. Vance's dangerous abortion stances being whitewashed. They delve into related media coverage, political critiques, and implications of conservative beliefs in the Republican Party.
National Conservatism Conference explores J.D. Vance's VP potential.
Media whitewashing masks Vance's controversial abortion stances.
Importance of inclusive policies against LGBTQ+ discrimination emphasized in podcast.
Deep dives
The month of American Pride
This podcast episode highlights Manny Diaz Jr., the Commissioner of Education in Florida, who selected Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' for high school students in the Commissioner's Book of the Month. Despite the geographic and historical mismatch, the choice reflects a lack of understanding from an education official.
Elon Musk's Transphobic Response
Elon Musk faced criticism for relocating SpaceX and XHQ to Texas from California, attributing the move to Gavin Newsom's law protecting LGBTQ+ students. Musk's transphobic history and response provoked the 'bye, bitch' reaction from Newsom and underscores Musk's bigotry.
Transphobia in Education
Manny Diaz Jr.'s book selection controversy and Elon Musk's transphobic response reveal systemic discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in educational and corporate settings. These instances highlight the need for inclusive policies and advocacy for marginalized communities.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiments
The reluctance to support LGBTQ+ rights seen in both educational curriculum decisions and corporate relocations highlights persistent discrimination and prejudice. Such actions underscore the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in society.
Political Bias and Discrimination
The alignment of educational and corporate decisions with personal biases against LGBTQ+ individuals, as evident in Diaz and Musk's actions, emphasizes the ongoing battle for equal rights and representation in policies and workplace environments.
This week on The New Abnormal, co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy have plenty to say about Trump’s RNC speech. Plus! Senior reporter for New York Magazine, Sarah Jones, is here to tell us all about the National Conservatism Conference, what that means and why Trump’s VP pick, J.D. Vance, is all about it. Then, Veronica Riccobene, a reporter for The Lever, joins us to talk about their recent article on Vance and why his dangerous abortion stances are being whitewashed by the media.