Trump Era: Parties Blur, Voters Seek Affordability
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Resources & Recommendations
People Mentioned
- David Barker (Professor of Government at American University) - Referenced for his insights on how the label "conservative" has changed in the Trump era and the shift from ideological principles to being unified around a figure.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican Congresswoman) - Her announcement of resigning was discussed as an example of tensions within the Republican party and a critique of Trump's governance.
- Bill Clinton (Former US President) - Mentioned as a Democrat elected by a coalition that included white working-class voters.
- Mikey Sherrill (New Jersey Governor-elect) - Cited as a moderate Democrat who won significantly in recent off-year elections.
- Abigail Spanberger (Virginia Governor-elect) - Cited as a moderate Democrat who won significantly in recent off-year elections.
- Zora Mamdani (New York City Mayor-elect) - Mentioned as a democratic socialist whose victory highlights the diverse types of candidates winning for Democrats.
- Yasmin Raji (Executive Director of Swing Left) - Discussed her organization's findings from door-knocking campaigns about voters' sentiments.
- Bernie Sanders (US Senator) - Referenced as someone who uses language about the system being rigged against the working class, similar to Donald Trump.
- Jason Crow (Democratic Congressman from Colorado) - Mentioned for his insights on the qualities Democrats are looking for in candidates they are recruiting and his definition of the Democratic party's mission.
Organizations & Institutions
- American University - The academic institution where David Barker is a professor of government.
- Swing Left - A group described as trying to figure out how Democrats can build back trust by having volunteers engage in long conversations with voters in swing congressional districts.
Websites & Online Resources
- NPR app - Listeners are directed to listen to various podcasts on the NPR app.
- YouTube (nprwildcard) - Listeners are directed to watch or listen to the Wildcard conversation on YouTube.
Other Resources
- Gallup survey (2024) - A survey finding that 43% of voters identify as independents, a record high number.