The Working Class Is Fleeing Trump
Summary
Host Robert Siegel discusses the Democratic primaries with E.J. Dionne and Jamel Bowie, analyzing how voter anger and anti-Israel sentiment are reshaping the party, particularly in Michigan. They examine Trump’s declining approval ratings and how his tariff and immigration policies are alienating working-class voters. The conversation also explores the future of the Republican coalition and concludes with personal stories of joy.
Topics discussed
Intro: Gun violence PSA and Trump's drug tariff headline
Democratic primaries: Voter anger and the 'fight' orientation
Michigan primary: El-Sayed vs. Stevens and party division
Israel, Gaza, and shifting views among American Jews
Progressive gains vs. moderate seats and anti-corruption campaigns
The future of MAGA and the Republican Party without Trump
Tariffs, inflation, and losing the working-class vote
Immigration policy failures and suburban Republican collapse
Weekly Joy: Public housing, summer, and The Odyssey
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