Nevada's Trump slump
Summary
Reporter Estet Herndon visits Las Vegas to examine how the "Trump slump" is affecting working-class voters ahead of the midterms. Through interviews with Culinary Union members and leadership, the episode explores the economic fallout from tariffs and the backlash against immigration enforcement among Latino communities. The story highlights the union's massive door-knocking efforts to mobilize voters and discusses the potential role of Nevada in the upcoming 2028 Democratic presidential primary.
Topics discussed
Intro: Midterms in Nevada and the Culinary Union
Sponsors: Anthropic and Happy Hour podcast
Why Las Vegas: Media neglect and Latino voters
Union mobilization and member stories
Union politics and 2024 Trump voters' remorse
Diana Vallis: Launching the canvassing operation
Interview: Why in-person canvassing matters
Key issues: Economics and immigration impact
The 'Trump Slump': Tourism decline and tariffs
Latino voter backlash and political messaging
Sponsors: Anthropic, Vox App, and Sequencing
Al Tate: Personal impact of the economic slump
Al Tate: Surprises and buyer's remorse
Al Tate: Canvassing strategy for Trump voters
Jessica Palomino: Reaching working-class voters
On the ground: Canvassing logistics and goals
Field report: Converting a non-voter
Cross-racial coalitions and community bonds
Nevada's role in the 2028 Democratic primary
Conclusion: Bottom vs. Top and show credits
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