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What’s Wrong With The Democrats?

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In our first episode of We Vote Too, we look at the Democratic Party’s current strategy and ask if it’s working. From the legacy of past approaches to the bold moves of today, we explore the rise of young voices like David Hogg, the positioning of Vice President Kamala Harris, and the party’s shifting stance on the Gaza conflict. Whether you’re a longtime voter or just getting into the conversation, this episode dives into what’s at stake, what’s changed, and what the future might hold.

RECORDED IN APRIL 2025

00:00 - Disclosure: Get the inside scoop on today’s discussion!

00:31 - Intro Music

00:49 - What’s Wrong with the Dems? A Historical Perspective We kick things off by examining the history of the Democratic Party and unearthing the challenges they face.Interview

Segment:

7:31 - Current Strategy Check: What Are the Democrats Doing? Join Josh Nanberg and Alex Sumas as they dissect current Democratic strategies.

9:19 - Time for Change: What Should the Dems Be Doing? Exploring actionable strategies for a more effective approach.

11:38 - Performative vs. Action: The Gen Z Dilemma Understanding the generational divide in political engagement.

13:26 - David Hogg’s Playbook: Dismantling the DNC An innovative look at advocacy and structural change from a youth perspective.

16:47 - The Perfectionist Problem: Why striving for perfection could hold the party back.

17:50 - Beyond Centrism: Can Dems Embrace Diversity? Discussing the need for a broader spectrum of candidates.

21:50 - Messaging Matters: Crafting the Democratic Narrative. How can Democrats better communicate their values and vision?

25:26 - Lost Opportunities: How Did Dems Lose Young Male Voters? A critical analysis of the demographics slipping away.

29:33 - Moving Forward: Advancing Democratic Messaging. What steps can be taken to revive the party's appeal?

33:39 - Defining the Brand: Who Are the Democrats? Ronald Reagan once said, "I didn’t leave the Democratic Party; the party left me." What does this mean today?

36:15 - Bernie’s Blueprint: Successful Organizing Models Unpacking Bernie Sanders’ strategies and their effectiveness.

39:05 - Next in Line: Who Should Lead the Democrats? A conversation on future leadership and direction.

41:59 - Young & In Charge: How Do We Get More Youth to Run? Fostering a new generation of political leaders.

44:51 - Outro: Wrapping up our thoughts and key takeaways.

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In our first episode of We Vote Too, we look at the Democratic Party’s current strategy and ask if it’s working. From the legacy of past approaches to the bold moves of today, we explore the rise of young voices like David Hogg, the positioning of Vice President Kamala Harris, and the party’s shifting stance on the Gaza conflict. Whether you’re a longtime voter or just getting into the conversation, this episode dives into what’s at stake, what’s changed, and what the future might hold.

RECORDED IN APRIL 2025

00:00 - Disclosure: Get the inside scoop on today’s discussion!

00:31 - Intro Music

00:49 - What’s Wrong with the Dems? A Historical Perspective We kick things off by examining the history of the Democratic Party and unearthing the challenges they face.Interview

Segment:

7:31 - Current Strategy Check: What Are the Democrats Doing? Join Josh Nanberg and Alex Sumas as they dissect current Democratic strategies.

9:19 - Time for Change: What Should the Dems Be Doing? Exploring actionable strategies for a more effective approach.

11:38 - Performative vs. Action: The Gen Z Dilemma Understanding the generational divide in political engagement.

13:26 - David Hogg’s Playbook: Dismantling the DNC An innovative look at advocacy and structural change from a youth perspective.

16:47 - The Perfectionist Problem: Why striving for perfection could hold the party back.

17:50 - Beyond Centrism: Can Dems Embrace Diversity? Discussing the need for a broader spectrum of candidates.

21:50 - Messaging Matters: Crafting the Democratic Narrative. How can Democrats better communicate their values and vision?

25:26 - Lost Opportunities: How Did Dems Lose Young Male Voters? A critical analysis of the demographics slipping away.

29:33 - Moving Forward: Advancing Democratic Messaging. What steps can be taken to revive the party's appeal?

33:39 - Defining the Brand: Who Are the Democrats? Ronald Reagan once said, "I didn’t leave the Democratic Party; the party left me." What does this mean today?

36:15 - Bernie’s Blueprint: Successful Organizing Models Unpacking Bernie Sanders’ strategies and their effectiveness.

39:05 - Next in Line: Who Should Lead the Democrats? A conversation on future leadership and direction.

41:59 - Young & In Charge: How Do We Get More Youth to Run? Fostering a new generation of political leaders.

44:51 - Outro: Wrapping up our thoughts and key takeaways.

  continue reading

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