The Rise of Third-Party Fever in the 2024 Election

The podcast episode discusses the growing popularity and potential impact of third-party candidates in the upcoming 2024 election. The episode highlights the importance of third-party candidates as a potential threat to Joe Biden's re-election and suggests that a viable third-party candidate could divide the anti-Trump vote, potentially giving Trump a path to victory. The episode mentions several individuals who are running or involved in third-party movements, such as Cornell West, RFK Jr., Jill Stein, and the No Labels movement. The episode also explores polling data showing that a significant percentage of voters are open to considering a moderate independent candidate as an alternative to both Biden and Trump. The episode further touches on the controversy surrounding No Labels and its connection to Democratic strategist Mark Penn, who provides polling data for the movement. The episode concludes by highlighting the current dynamics of the Republican and Democratic races, including the strong hold that Trump has on the Republican base and the consolidation of support for Biden within the Democratic Party.