Trump’s 2024 Victory, Political Apathy, and the Power of Identity Politics
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Desi Lydic breaks down Donald Trump’s surprising election win over Kamala Harris and the media’s rush to assign blame. With The Best F**kin’ News Team by her side, Desi searches for a silver lining. Grace Kuhlenschmidt speaks to non-voters who have disconnected from the political chaos, learning their approach to staying indifferent. Tressie McMillan Cottom joins Desi to analyze the election’s deeper implications, discussing Trump’s appeal to American anxieties, the rise of identity politics, and the path forward for Democrats seeking to reconnect with their voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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