Since the 1930s and 1940s, Democrats have shaped their identity around the principles of the New Deal, emphasizing workers' rights, strong support for unions, and significant expansions in unemployment benefits and farm protections. This framework has established the party's enduring commitment to social welfare and labor advocacy, directly linking its historical legacy to the socioeconomic reforms initiated during the New Deal era.
Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Kamala Harris all want to distance themselves from the inflation and bad vibes of President Biden’s economy. The Washington Post’s Jeff Stein explains why both parties are upending decades of economic norms.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.
Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast
Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices