Jeff Weaver

Join Eric Levitz, a Senior correspondent at Vox, and Jeff Weaver, a longtime associate of Senator Bernie Sanders, as they dissect the Democratic Party's significant losses in the recent election. They analyze the party's disconnect with voters, particularly declining support from Black and Latino communities, and the rise of Republican influence among non-college educated demographics. Together, they explore the urgent need for economic populism and diversity in leadership to revitalize the party and reconnect with working-class Americans.

In this engaging discussion, Jeff Weaver, a seasoned Democratic strategist and Bernie Sanders's former campaign manager, dissects the failures of the Democratic Party. He emphasizes how the party's focus on abstract notions of democracy overshadowed crucial bread-and-butter issues. Weaver predicts dire consequences if Democrats don’t recalibrate their policies and messaging. He also explores the media’s role in shaping public perception and advocates for reconnecting with the working class to regain electoral trust.

In this engaging discussion, political analyst Krystal Ball, known for her work on Breaking Points, teams up with Jeff Weaver, the mastermind behind Bernie Sanders' campaigns. They dissect the surprising shift of working-class voters towards Trump and analyze how his populist rhetoric resonates with them. Krystal explores the Democratic Party's disconnect with these voters, while Jeff shares insights on Sanders' successful multiracial coalition-building. Together, they ponder how Democrats can reclaim this essential electorate amid the evolving political landscape.