In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the potential of Kamala Harris as a presidential nominee, President Biden’s legacy, impact of COVID-19 on the economy and inflation, and the recent shifts in U.S. foreign relations and immigration policies.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:17) Kamala Harris's political prospects
(05:04) Biden's legacy and presidential impact
(11:07) Sponsors: Babbel | Beehiiv
(13:42) COVID-19 vaccine release
(16:03) Inflation and economic policies
(22:53) Industrial policy and trade
(28:48) Sponsor: WorkOs
(29:49) Impact of Trump’s presidency
(33:54) Trump vs. Biden
(38:37) Afghanistan withdrawal and the role of Trump and Biden
(46:24) Ukraine: Biden administration's response
(54:32) Biden's big challenge on immigration
(58:00) Wrap
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