The speaker highlights the need to shift focus from race and gender to socioeconomic class when understanding the American experience. They argue that the divide between the wealthy or economically secure and the economically insecure is more crucial. The speaker suggests that the role of class in American society is often overlooked, particularly on the left among the college-educated elite.
Kara and Scott are back with you to discuss Oscar nominations, Jon Stewart’s return to The Daily Show, and Trump’s win in New Hampshire. Also, Netflix’s jump in subscribers, Tesla’s underwhelming earnings, and a Microsoft hits three trillion. Then they’re joined by Friend of Pivot, James Bennet, to discuss his recent essay, “When The New York Times Lost Its Way.”
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