Rahm Emanuel makes his 2028 pitch over pizza in Chicago | On the Road
Summary
Jonathan Martin interviews former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in his old congressional district about his potential 2028 presidential bid. They discuss Emanuel’s recent speech on Israel, U.S.-China relations, and his critique of both major parties’ failures since 2000. Emanuel addresses his political legacy, the rise of the left, and his strategy to appeal to independents while emphasizing his record of winning elections.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Rahm Emanuel and Chicago pizza
Growing up on Chicago's North Side
Israel policy, West Bank settlements, and arms sales
Israel's isolation and Netanyahu's leadership
China's economic dysfunction and global impact
Four moments that unsettled America: Iraq, 2008 crisis, China, and Trump
Zohran Mamdani and the rise of the left
Supreme Court term limits and DC statehood
Rahm's potential 2028 presidential run
Democratic strategy: Moderates vs. Progressives
Rahm's battle with cancer and daily routine
Chicago politics and the moderate label
Kamala Harris, Clinton, and NAFTA
Jewish identity in politics and American decline
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