Topic: Local Elections

2 chapters across the catalog

57: Capitol Heel
1:13:31 - 1:18:20

57: Capitol Heel

Economic Crush, Desperation in America

The hosts debate whether Trump's movement was about fandom or genuine economic desperation. They highlight the "crushing" of the American middle class and the rise of drug use and poverty in small towns. They argue that no politician will save the people and that citizens must focus on local government to effect real change.

02: Nudge Machine
1:14:43 - 1:19:53

02: Nudge Machine

Strategic Non-Voting and the Power of the Black Vote

Black voters are encouraged to use their vote as leverage by withholding it from candidates who do not offer specific "tangibles." Strategies discussed include not voting in Democratic primaries to send a signal to the party or focusing exclusively on local elections where impact is more direct. The South Carolina primary is highlighted as a crucial early test where the black populace has significant power to determine the party's momentum.