The Political Scene | The New Yorker Chris Hayes on the New Trump Coalition, and What Democrats Do Next
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Nov 13, 2024 
Join Chris Hayes, an insightful author and MSNBC host, as he dissects the shifting political landscape after Trump’s potential return. He discusses the alarming decline of support for Democrats among the working class and the impact of post-COVID inflation. Hayes also explores how the attention economy shapes modern political discourse and urges Democrats to adapt their strategies to resonate with diverse voters while confronting rising populism and authoritarianism in America.
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Biden's Economic Policy Failure
- Biden's economic policies, focused on manufacturing and union jobs, represented a break from neoliberalism.
- Despite being a plausible theory, this approach failed to win back the working class.
January 6th and Authoritarianism
- The January 6th incident should be seen as a definitive moment in the debate on Trump's authoritarian tendencies.
- It demonstrated a willingness to overturn the constitutional order.
Negativity in the Attention Economy
- The current information environment, shaped by attention capitalism, constantly selects for negativity.
- This negativity makes national optimism and satisfaction nearly impossible.
