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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Ron Brownstein, Jason Stanley & James Carville

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 56:28 Transcription Available


The Atlantic’s Ron Brownstein examines the odds of Trump’s unpopular policies leading to his midterm demise. Author Jason Stanley details what he sees beneath the veil of Trump’s authoritarian moves. Plus, we have a bonus from our YouTube channel where Molly debates Democratic strategist James Carville on how Democrats should fight against MAGA’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bulwark Podcast
Ron Brownstein: Don't Take the Bait

The Bulwark Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 50:02


Trump governed as a wartime president against blue America, so expect him to keep stirring up culture battles—but the Dems have to avoid getting drawn into them. Kamala and the party were undone in '24 by looking like they cared more about niche issues than putting food on the table. Meanwhile, Biden has left Trump a lot of room to consolidate a bigger coalition than he's ever had. Plus, for Republicans shrugging off climate change and threatening to withhold fire aid to California, here's a news flash: extreme weather is coming to a neighborhood near you.  Ron Brownstein joins Tim Miller for the weekend  show notes Ron's piece on 'late regime' presidencies Ron's interviews with Kamala's advisers Tim's interview with Rep. Jim Himes The book Ron referenced, "The Politics Presidents Make" Tim's playlist

The Bill Press Pod
It was the (personal) economy. With CNN's Ron Brownstein

The Bill Press Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 32:36


This episode examines what went wrong in 2024 and how Democrats can win back the House, Senate, and White House after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. Our guest is one of the smartest political writers in the country. Ron Brownstein is a CNN Senior Political Analyst, and Senior Editor at Atlantic Magazine. He analyzes the factors behind Trump's win, including dissatisfaction with the economy under the Biden administration and Trump's ability to appeal to some pro-choice and economically dissatisfied voters. Brownstein suggests that Democrats will need to focus on issues like cost of living and portraying Republicans as helping the wealthy at the expense of the middle class. He also predicts that the next Democratic nominee will likely take a more centrist tone to neutralize Republican arguments on cultural issues. Overall, Brownstein sees the 2026 midterms as a strong opportunity for Democrats to regain control of Congress but notes the 2028 presidential election will present a greater challenge.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Ron Brownstein & Miranda Green

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 43:03 Transcription Available


CNN political analyst Ron Brownstein examines the voting numbers to provide a post-mortem on VP Harris's loss. Investigative reporter Miranda Green details the "pink slime" newspapers mailed to voters in swing districts that helped sway the election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fareed Zakaria GPS
The Republican legal strategy ahead of the US presidential election

Fareed Zakaria GPS

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 42:50


With two days to left before Tuesday's election, Fareed is joined by Ron Brownstein, a senior editor at The Atlantic, and Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. They discuss the demographic shifts in party affiliation, the latest polling, and the Republican strategy of flooding the courts with legal challenges ahead of the election.    Then, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins the show to discuss his new book “Unleashed,” why he still believes Brexit was the right decision, and his hopeful outlook on Western support for Ukraine under a possible second Trump presidency.    Finally, The Wall Street Journal's chief China correspondent Lingling Wei speaks with Fareed about how China is seeing the US election, and explains why Chinese leader Xi Jinping might be wary of a second Donald Trump presidency.    GUESTS: Ron Brownstein (@RonBrownstein), Emily Bazelon (@emilybazelon), Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson), Lingling Wei (@Lingling_Wei) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Focus Group with Sarah Longwell
S4 Ep58: How [He/She] Wins (with Ron Brownstein)

The Focus Group with Sarah Longwell

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 66:55


The polls are close enough that this election could go either way. But whatever happens, the focus groups over the last year-plus have given some clues about what's motivating the swing voters voting for Trump, and those voting for Harris. Atlantic senior editor Ron Brownstein joins Sarah to listen to voters and what the Trump and Harris coalitions might look like. show notes By Ron Brownstein: The Democratic Theory of Winning With Less The Improbable Coalition That Is Harris's Best Hope

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Josh Marshall & Ron Brownstein

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 47:48 Transcription Available


Talking Points Memo's Josh Marshall parses why Trump's MSG rally was so insane. CNN political analyst Ron Brownstein examines polling versus early voting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Save America
Harris Pollster: Trump Has No Momentum

Pod Save America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 56:01


Kamala Harris's lead pollster, David Binder, sits down with Dan Pfeiffer to explain how the the campaign is looking at undecided voters, Harris's gains with Republican women, and why Gen Z men are in the spotlight. Then, The Atlantic's Ron Brownstein dives into the big demographic shifts defining 2024, from widening gender gaps to key trends in swing states. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Deep State Radio
The Daily Blast: How Trump Loses: The Hard Path to a Harris Victory, Explained by a Pro

Deep State Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 30:48


With two weeks to go, the presidential race couldn't be closer. But if Kamala Harris is to win, how exactly would that happen?  Veteran journalist Ron Brownstein has a new piece in The Atlantic laying out what Harris's path to victory looks like. The short version: She has to run up massive margins in cities and affluent suburbs, while limiting Trump's gains among nonwhite and working class white voters. That may sound unsurprising. But the details on how this might unfold are complicated, fraught with uncertainties, and actually plausible, if very difficult. So we invited Brownstein on the show to demystify all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
How Trump Loses: The Hard Path to a Harris Victory, Explained by a Pro

THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 32:48


With two weeks to go, the presidential race couldn't be closer. But if Kamala Harris is to win, how exactly would that happen?  Veteran journalist Ron Brownstein has a new piece in The Atlantic laying out what Harris's path to victory looks like. The short version: She has to run up massive margins in cities and affluent suburbs, while limiting Trump's gains among nonwhite and working class white voters. That may sound unsurprising. But the details on how this might unfold are complicated, fraught with uncertainties, and actually plausible, if very difficult. So we invited Brownstein on the show to demystify all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep State Radio
The Daily Blast: How Trump Loses: The Hard Path to a Harris Victory, Explained by a Pro

Deep State Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 30:48


With two weeks to go, the presidential race couldn't be closer. But if Kamala Harris is to win, how exactly would that happen?  Veteran journalist Ron Brownstein has a new piece in The Atlantic laying out what Harris's path to victory looks like. The short version: She has to run up massive margins in cities and affluent suburbs, while limiting Trump's gains among nonwhite and working class white voters. That may sound unsurprising. But the details on how this might unfold are complicated, fraught with uncertainties, and actually plausible, if very difficult. So we invited Brownstein on the show to demystify all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hacks on Tap with David Axelrod and Mike Murphy
Margin of Effort (with Ron Brownstein)

Hacks on Tap with David Axelrod and Mike Murphy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 67:59


Hack-A-Doodle-Doo! We are three weeks out from election day, so Axe & Murphy have enlisted their favorite political whiz, Ron Brownstein, the human encyclopedia of hackfoolery! The Hacks break down the state of the race, dissect Harris's messaging hits and misses, and explore how the popular vote, Senate, and House races could differ from the top of the ticket. They'll introduce you to a lovely hammer-swinging couple, discuss giant magnets, layer cakes, and so much more!

America at a Crossroads
Ron Brownstein with Larry Mantle | Election 2024: The Final Countdown

America at a Crossroads

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 59:15


This America at a Crossroads program will feature Ron Brownstein,one of the country's foremost political journalists and analysts, inconversation with award winning veteran NPR-affiliate LAist radio talkshow journalist, Larry Mantle. With less than 4 weeks before electionday, the program will focus on up-to-the-minute current events relatedto Election 2024.Brownstein is a senior political analyst for CNN and a senior editor atThe Atlantic. He is a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for hiscoverage of presidential campaigns and the author or editor of sevenbooks. There may be no political pundit with greater insight, depth ofexperience, and knowledge about all aspects of the current electionthan Ron Brownstein. He is conversant with the nuances of polls andthe voting practices of rural as well we urban Americans—from thesmallest American town to the largest American cities. It will be ahighly informative as well as entertaining hour—we promise!

Rubicon: The Impeachment of Donald Trump

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmThis week, Matt and Brian discuss the Democrats brand new presumptive presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, and how she might end up on top after the dust from this shakeup settles. * What can and should Harris do to broaden her appeal relative to Joe Biden, given that she's both inheriting his campaign and is viewed to be more left wing than he is.* Can she maintain renewed youth and non-white voter enthusiasm and disarm skeptical swing voters simultaneously?* Are Democrats ready for coming Republican attacks on Harris—the ones that might actually do some damage?Then, a whole lot more behind the paywall. Is the lesson of Hillary Clinton and now Joe Biden that the Republican smear machine has grown so big and unchallenged that it can make any leading Democrat politically unviable in a short amount of time? What kinds of structural changes to the progressive firmament might help Democrats weather these attacks and land agenda-setting attacks of their own? How can any Democrat succeed in this environment if Democrats do't change anything? All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed. Further reading:* Brian wonders whether we've entered a new period where Democrats will have to get used to their presidents serving a single term, during which they'll be cannon fodder in right-wing dominated media. * Matt's 17 thoughts on the newly transformed race. * Ron Brownstein on whether Harris's coalition will look more like Biden's, Barack Obama's, or somewhere in between.

Politix
Going Home To Mommala

Politix

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 43:37


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmThis week, Matt and Brian discuss the Democrats brand new presumptive presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, and how she might end up on top after the dust from this shakeup settles. * What can and should Harris do to broaden her appeal relative to Joe Biden, given that she's both inheriting his campaign and is viewed to be more left wing than he is.* Can she maintain renewed youth and non-white voter enthusiasm and disarm skeptical swing voters simultaneously?* Are Democrats ready for coming Republican attacks on Harris—the ones that might actually do some damage?Then, a whole lot more behind the paywall. Is the lesson of Hillary Clinton and now Joe Biden that the Republican smear machine has grown so big and unchallenged that it can make any leading Democrat politically unviable in a short amount of time? What kinds of structural changes to the progressive firmament might help Democrats weather these attacks and land agenda-setting attacks of their own? How can any Democrat succeed in this environment if Democrats do't change anything? All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed. Further reading:* Brian wonders whether we've entered a new period where Democrats will have to get used to their presidents serving a single term, during which they'll be cannon fodder in right-wing dominated media. * Matt's 17 thoughts on the newly transformed race. * Ron Brownstein on whether Harris's coalition will look more like Biden's, Barack Obama's, or somewhere in between.

The Bulwark Podcast
Sam Stein and Ron Brownstein: Now We're Talking

The Bulwark Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 52:09


We may have been conditioned to just accept candidates who share their meandering thoughts or end sentences with 'anyway.' But Kamala Harris is delivering a big upgrade, and showing how a good political speech gets done. Meanwhile, what would Kamala's winning coalition—and her path to 270—look like? Plus, Trump may be having some buyer's remorse over JD Vance. Ron Brownstein and Sam Stein join Tim Miller. show notes: Ron's piece on Kamala's path to 270 Sam's piece on how the Dems got their shit together Ron's book, "Rock Me on the Water"

2020 Politics War Room
256: The Next President with Ron Brownstein

2020 Politics War Room

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 65:18


In the aftermath of the presidential debate, Al and James sound the alarm on rising Christian Nationalism and welcome veteran journalist Ron Brownstein. They discuss the debate's impact on the race, weigh what Biden can do to counter a terrible performance, explore whether it's feasible to replace him, and game out what the process would look like if Kamala, Gov. Whitmer, or Gavin Newsom is chosen as the new candidate.  They also outline the dangers of the SCOTUS immunity ruling, determine if the Court has become a dominant campaign issue, and highlight the judicial branch's risk to our democratic system. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube Playlist James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get More From Ron Brownstein: Twitter | The Atlantic | National Journal | Author of “Rock Me On The Water” Please Support Our Sponsor: Talk Easy Pod With Sam Fragoso: Check out Sam's fascinating interviews with James Carville and many other unique and special guests on Apple Podcasts, wherever you usually listen to your favorite shows, or at talkeasypod.com

The Latino Vote
Campaign Chaos in DC and Texas | The Latino Vote Podcast Episode 44

The Latino Vote

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 36:16


The Latino Century Audio Book read by Lee Osorio coming June 18!Pre-Order your copy of The Latino Century with Simon & Schuster: Tinyurl.com/latinocenturyOrBuy the #1 New Release on Amazon.-Chuck Rocha reflects on the challenges of balancing a personal life with rigorous campaign schedules, sharing firsthand experiences of early voting setups in Washington, D.C. and the grueling demands of a tight Ward 7, Council race.Afterwards, our hosts turn to the recent Republican primary in Texas' 23rd Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales edged out YouTuber and gun advocate Brandon "AK Guy" Herrera, despite the latter's endorsement from Donald Trump.The episode wraps up with Chuck and Mike pondering a recent CNN analysis by Ron Brownstein, on whether high-turnout elections still benefit Democrats, especially considering the changing allegiance of younger Latino voters. They explore the implications of these shifts, examining the defecting trends among non-college-educated Latino men and the steadfast voting patterns of college-educated Republican women, and comparing the effectiveness of traditional turnout operations versus modern, data-driven persuasion tactics.Recorded on May 29, 2024.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Pod Save America
The Path to Defeat Donald Trump (Ep. 1)

Pod Save America

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 38:34


Welcome back to The Wilderness. Jon talks about what it will take to rebuild 2020's anti-Trump coalition with political analyst Ron Brownstein, political scientist Lynn Vavreck, Biden SuperPAC strategist Addisu Demissie, Democratic strategist Jen Palmieri, and Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg. They'll talk about the  risks of a second Trump term and how you can help prevent it.  It may be a challenging road ahead, but by taking the time to persuade the persuadables in your life it's possible to finally break Trump's stranglehold on our politics.Take action with Vote Save America: Visit votesaveamerica.com/2024  Pre-order Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps at crooked.com/books or wherever books are sold. Out June 25th.

The Wilderness
The Path to Defeat Donald Trump (Ep. 1)

The Wilderness

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 38:07


Welcome back to The Wilderness. Jon talks about what it will take to rebuild 2020's anti-Trump coalition with political analyst Ron Brownstein, political scientist Lynn Vavreck, Biden SuperPAC strategist Addisu Demissie, Democratic strategist Jen Palmieri, and Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg. They'll talk about the  risks of a second Trump term and how you can help prevent it.  It may be a challenging road ahead, but by taking the time to persuade the persuadables in your life it's possible to finally break Trump's stranglehold on our politics.Take action with Vote Save America: Visit votesaveamerica.com/2024  Pre-order Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps at crooked.com/books or wherever books are sold. Out June 25th.

Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Episode 2486 CWSA 05/26/24

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 53:54


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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Ron Brownstein, Anne Applebaum & Nikki Fried

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 56:50 Transcription Available


Ron Brownstein of The Atlantic reads the tea leaves on the latest Biden vs. Trump polls. Anne Applebaum details her new book "Autocracy Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World." Nikki Fried, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party, examines how Democrats can win in Florida again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed
‘Democracy at a Crossroads,' but what does this mean for Nevada?

KUNR Public Radio: Local News Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 5:28


As the 2024 presidential election looms, voters and the public are voicing that they feel deep political polarization. Journalists with The Atlantic will discuss how to navigate this election, especially in a swing state, during an event at the University of Nevada, Reno on May 2. KUNR's Lucia Starbuck spoke to staff writer Elaina Plott Calabro and senior editor Ron Brownstein to learn more.

The Bulwark Podcast
Ron Brownstein: A Republican Realignment?

The Bulwark Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 41:10


While Trump's calling card is stoking white grievance, he's making unprecedented inroads with Black and Hispanic voters. But in a twist, Biden is matching or even exceeding his support among white voters from 2020. Plus, the perils of Michigan and RFK, Jr., and more from the mailbag. Ron Brownstein joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes: Ron's piece on Trump's support among nonwhite voters RFK speech from 1968 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dApY6YT48kTh6j9xFDQch?si=1acb0411ebdc43fa

Deep State Radio
The Daily Blast: Striking New Data Reveals It: Trump's Support Is Shakier Than It Looks

Deep State Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 31:08


You've probably heard someone say we're in the midst of a “racial realignment.” The idea is that Donald Trump is surprisingly strong among nonwhite voters, helping explain why head-to-head polling looks rough for President Biden. But political analyst Ron Brownstein has written an important new piece that adds sorely needed nuance, finding that the flipside to Trump's strength among nonwhites is Biden's unexpected support among white voters. We chatted with Brownstein about why his thesis shows that Trump's position is more precarious than it seems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
Striking New Data Reveals It: Trump's Support Is Shakier Than It Looks

THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 31:08


You've probably heard someone say we're in the midst of a “racial realignment.” The idea is that Donald Trump is surprisingly strong among nonwhite voters, helping explain why head-to-head polling looks rough for President Biden. But political analyst Ron Brownstein has written an important new piece that adds sorely needed nuance, finding that the flipside to Trump's strength among nonwhites is Biden's unexpected support among white voters. We chatted with Brownstein about why his thesis shows that Trump's position is more precarious than it seems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep State Radio
The Daily Blast: Striking New Data Reveals It: Trump's Support Is Shakier Than It Looks

Deep State Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 31:08


You've probably heard someone say we're in the midst of a “racial realignment.” The idea is that Donald Trump is surprisingly strong among nonwhite voters, helping explain why head-to-head polling looks rough for President Biden. But political analyst Ron Brownstein has written an important new piece that adds sorely needed nuance, finding that the flipside to Trump's strength among nonwhites is Biden's unexpected support among white voters. We chatted with Brownstein about why his thesis shows that Trump's position is more precarious than it seems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bill Press Pod
"Democrats have to worry." With CNN's Ron Brownstein.

The Bill Press Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 38:31


Ron Brownstein is one of the sharpest analysts of American politics. He is a Senior CNN Political Analyst and a Senior Editor for The Atlantic. In this podcast Ron Brownstein discusses the upcoming California senatorial election and the potential impact of Steve Garvey's campaign. He also discusses the national political scene, including Mike Pence's decision not to endorse Donald Trump for a second term and the potential implications for other Republicans. Brownstein also analyzes the potential impact of Benjamin Netanyahu's policies on US-Israel relations and the Democratic Party. He discusses the ongoing debate over reproductive rights and its significance in the upcoming election. Finally, he talks about the role of third-party candidates and the potential impact on the election outcome. Ron's CNN work can be found here. His work for The Atlantic here. Today bill highlights the work of Jose Andres world central kitchen. As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza gets worse, the world central kitchen comes to the rescue ready to provide thousands of meals at the new temporary port being built by the United states armed forces. You can help the world central kitchen in this work and their work all around the world by going to their website at WCK.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ten Across Conversations
The State of the Nation As Seen on 'the 10' with Ron Brownstein

Ten Across Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 42:44


At our recent Ten Across Summit in Los Angeles, we opened the event with a conversation between Ten Across Founder and Executive Director Duke Reiter and the award-winning political analyst and culture writer, Ron Brownstein. In the discussion, Brownstein shared his observations on the mood of the nation going into the 2024 election and the challenges he sees ahead; challenges often felt most profoundly in the Ten Across region. Listen in as both explore the growing divide in America, the future of U.S. climate adaptation and communications, and what's at stake if we are not able to break free from current political boundaries or jurisdictions to address the major issues of the 21st Century.

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
George Conway, Timothy O'Brien & Ron Brownstein

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 47:51 Transcription Available


The Washington Post columnist George Conway details why he believes Trump will definitely end up behind bars. The Atlantic's Ron Brownstein stops by for a late-night post-election analysis to discuss Democrats' big wins. Bloomberg Opinion's Tim O'Brien examines Trump's inability to behave himself in a courtroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is This Democracy
28. The New Speaker vs. Democracy, Threats of MAGA Violence as the New Normal, and the State of the 2024 Presidential Race

Is This Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 77:02


The Speaker drama is over (for now) – but who is Mike Johnson? His ascension is not only further evidence that the January 6 insurrectionists are now fully in charge of the House, but also a manifestation of how much the Republican Party is dominated by the interests and sensibilities of religious reactionaries. Johnson rejects the separation of church and state, he disdains pluralism, and he certainly doesn't like “democracy.”   We also discuss the role threats of violence played in this whole affair. The MAGA base wanted Jim Jordan – and threatened those who didn't support him. We talk about the surge of political violence from the Right, violent threats as a form of political communication, and the kind of political culture that has been established on the Right and is constantly being normalized not just by Donald Trump, but also by an inability and/or unwillingness of America's elected leaders and political institutions to hold the line. Does the fact that some Republicans publicly resisted these threats signal that this is about to change? We are skeptical: After all, even those Republicans who lamented the MAGA threats have not been willing to break with Trump or critically reflect on the escalating demonization of “the Left” that is animating the rise of rightwing violence.   Finally, we are taking a big-picture look at the state of the 2024 presidential race. On the Republican side, Trump's “legal troubles” have not hurt him – he is not only in a stronger position now than before he was first indicted, but also than at a comparable point in time before the 2016 election. What are the reasons for his hold over the Right, and what does this tell us about the field of Republican “challengers”? On the Democratic side, we discuss what to make of all the polling data that suggests a tough road ahead for Joe Biden – and why the conventional wisdom about the electoral effect of presidential approval rating and perceptions of the economy might not apply. We also discuss the question of Biden's age: There is a real issue here, as America's political elite is indeed significantly older than that of any other comparable democracy. But the mainstream media's fixation on the “Biden so old” trope also signals something else. Sources and Further Reading:   Annie Karni, “In Johnson, House Republicans Elevate One of Their Staunchest Conservatives,” NYT, October 25, 2023 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/25/us/politics/mike-johnson-house-speaker.html   “They Legitimized the Myth of a Stolen Election — and Reaped the Rewards,” NYT, October 3, 2022 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/03/us/politics/republican-election-objectors.html   Sarah Posner, “The Christian Legal Army Behind ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop,' The Nation, November 28, 2017 https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/the-christian-legal-army-behind-masterpiece-cakeshop/   Jamelle Bouie, “The Apotheosis of Jim Jordan Is a Sight to Behold,” NYT, October 17, 2023 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/opinion/jim-jordan-house-speaker.html   Ron Brownstein, “The Threat to Democracy Is Coming From Inside the U.S. House,” The Atlantic, October 18, 2023 https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2023/10/us-house-democracy-threat-republican-speaker-race/675679/   Aaron Blake, “Threats couldn't save Jim Jordan. But Trump-era intimidation has had an impact,” WaPo, October 20, 2023 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/20/threats-havent-saved-jordan-trump-era-intimidation-has-had-an-impact/   “Threats to American Democracy Ahead of an Unprecedented Presidential Election,” PRRI, October 25, 2023 https://www.prri.org/research/threats-to-american-democracy-ahead-of-an-unprecedented-presidential-election/   Nathan P. Kalmoe and Lilliana Mason, “Threats as Political Communication,” Political Communication, October 18, 2023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10584609.2023.2270539

America at a Crossroads
Bill Kristol and Ron Brownstein | Reality of Today's Political Scene from the Experts

America at a Crossroads

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 54:09


Bill Kristol and Ron Brownstein | Reality of Today's Political Scene from the Experts

America at a Crossroads
Ron Brownstein with Patt Morrison | 16 Months to Elections: The Atlantic's Ron Brownstein Sets the Stage

America at a Crossroads

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 57:11


2020 Politics War Room
202: #StillWinning w/ Ron Brownstein

2020 Politics War Room

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 88:53


James and Al shame Justice Alito and stand up for the necessary integrity of our legal system before being joined by revered journalist Ron Brownstein for a deep dive into the 2024 race.  They look at how the public sees the assumed Biden/Trump match up, what things would be like if the dynamics were changed, and the strong Democratic bench that could help heal the increasingly dangerous political divide. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you're from! Get More From This Week's Guest: Get More From Ron Brownstein: Twitter | The Atlantic | National Journal | Author of “Rock Me On The Water” Please Support This Week's Sponsors: Henson Shaving: Go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter: WARROOM at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.) ExpressVPN: Control your data, defend your privacy, and protect yourself at expressvpn.com/warroom and get 3 months free on your VPN plan.

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Rick Wilson, Ron Klain & Ron Brownstein

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 46:37 Transcription Available


The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump's second indictment and what's next in this saga. Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain tells us about the importance of implementing President Biden's plans in the next two years. Then, senior editor at The Atlantic Ron Brownstein outlines the significance of the Supreme Court's major voting rights decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Press Pod
"The Guy Who Got the Midterms Right."

The Bill Press Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 35:20


OK, this is a little self-referential, but here is last week's guest, writing about this week's guest: CNN and The Atlantic's Ron Brownstein, writing in The Atlantic about Simon Rosenberg. “After working for three decades as an operative in the upper reaches of the Democratic Party, Simon Rosenberg in 2022 became an overnight sensation. Rosenberg was the most visible public skeptic of the GOP-surge scenario. After the election, Vox called Rosenberg ‘the guy who got the midterms right.'” Bill has known Simon for years and wanted his take on Biden, Trump, DeSantis and the current and future standing of the Democratic and Republican Parties. You can subscribe to Rosenberg's Hopium Chronicles here. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the Ironworkers Union, rebuilding America. More information at Ironworkers.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bill Press Pod
Will the Union Survive? With CNN's Ron Brownstein

The Bill Press Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 39:14


Ron Brownstein is one of the sharpest analysts of American politics. He is a Senior CNN Political Analyst and a Senior Editor for The Atlantic. He's been reporting and writing about the radical rollback of rights in Red states and he has a new analysis based on years of data research that explains why are politics is so evenly divided. And perhaps irreconcilable. Ron's CNN work can be found here. His work for The Atlantic here. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anderson Cooper 360
David Crosby, legendary singer and songwriter, dead at 81

Anderson Cooper 360

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 86:08


David Crosby, one of the founding members of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died at 81. A family spokesperson said “although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us.” Ron Brownstein is the author of "Rock Me on the Water: 1974 - The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television and Politics." He joins AC360 to talk about Crosby's legacy and career as a singer and songwriter. Plus, actor Alec Baldwin and the “Rust” armorer will both be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins back in 2021. Hutchins was struck and killed after Baldwin fired a live round of ammunition from a prop gun while on the set of the movie. The actor maintains he didn't know the gun he fired contained a live round. Criminal defense attorney Mark O'Mara tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks Baldwin will be held liable for Hutchins' death.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Beg to Differ with Mona Charen
The Marjorie Taylor Greene Majority

Beg to Differ with Mona Charen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 64:17


The Atlantic's Ron Brownstein joins the group to discuss Kevin McCarthy giving the crazies the keys. Plus, Biden's attempt to pivot on immigration, and will Ukraine get the tanks it needs? highlights/lowlights Linda's: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/19/supreme-court-could-not-identify-who-shared-draft-abortion-opinion-00078602 Ron's: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/18/us/politics/republicans-trump-house-oversight-committee.html Damon's: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2023/01/19/how-republicans-view-their-party-and-key-issues-facing-the-country-as-the-118th-congress-begins/ Bill's: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/boris-pistorius-serve-next-german-defence-minister-source-2023-01-17/ Mona's: https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/18/23558984/social-media-big-tobacco-teens-anxiety-depression-spencer-cox-utah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beg to Differ with Mona Charen
The Marjorie Taylor Greene Majority

Beg to Differ with Mona Charen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 69:17


The Atlantic's Ron Brownstein joins the group to discuss Kevin McCarthy giving the crazies the keys. Plus, Biden's attempt to pivot on immigration, and will Ukraine get the tanks it needs? highlights/lowlights Linda's: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/19/supreme-court-could-not-identify-who-shared-draft-abortion-opinion-00078602 Ron's: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/18/us/politics/republicans-trump-house-oversight-committee.html Damon's: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2023/01/19/how-republicans-view-their-party-and-key-issues-facing-the-country-as-the-118th-congress-begins/ Bill's: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/boris-pistorius-serve-next-german-defence-minister-source-2023-01-17/ Mona's: https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/18/23558984/social-media-big-tobacco-teens-anxiety-depression-spencer-cox-utah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hacks on Tap with David Axelrod and Mike Murphy
The Dust Has Settled (with Ron Brownstein)

Hacks on Tap with David Axelrod and Mike Murphy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 65:45


This week Gibbs and Murphy were joined by a man whose many titles will take up most of our episode description. He is a Senior Editor at The Atlantic, a Senior Political Analyst for CNN, and the author of “Rock Me on the Water: 1974 — The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics”. Now that the dust has settled they look back on the midterms and discuss the upcoming races, if there are still swing states, and the future of both parties. Plus Ron shares his favorite book! 

POLITICO Playbook Audio Briefing
Nov. 22, 2022: How to sound smart about politics on Thanksgiving

POLITICO Playbook Audio Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 5:10


It's one of the slowest weeks in politics as our elected leaders slip into the Thanksgiving break, when they have a chance to assess the fallout from the surprising midterm results and ponder the way forward.   As you prepare your own holiday plans, you'll probably want to be armed at the dinner table with something smart to say about the meaning of the midterms. If you want to filter out a lot of the noise in the results and focus in on the signal, this morning's Ron Brownstein piece at CNN is a good one to clip and save for Thursday. He identifies a few key trends present in the 2022 results that tell us a lot about 2024.  Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook newsletter Raghu Manavalan is the Host and Senior Editor of POLITICO's Playbook Daily Briefing. Jenny Ament is the Executive Producer of POLITICO Audio.

The Bakari Sellers Podcast
2022 Pre-Election Special With Ron Brownstein

The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 45:27


Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and political correspondent Ron Brownstein to discuss reporting in an age when facts are less important (2:40), midterm candidate quality vs. platform substance (11:46), and an in-depth analysis of several key races (15:04). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Ron Brownstein Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Politics with Zac McCrary
Lance Tarrance, GOP Polling Icon

Pro Politics with Zac McCrary

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 56:27


Lance Tarrance is one of the founding fathers of modern political polling. In this conversation, he talks what drew him into the world of GOP politics, an inflection point working at the US Census Bureau, going to work for Ronald Reagan's pollster, then opening up his own firm The Tarrance Group. Lance goes deep on several of his interesting races...including beating Bill Clinton in his first gubernatorial re-elect in 1980, the upset Senate win of Mitch McConnell in 1984, his involvement in the California gubernatorial race that gave rise to the so-called “Bradley Effect”, his analysis predicting the rise of a Donald Trump-type candidate & many great stories and insights from his incredible career in politics.IN THIS EPISODE…Barry Goldwater inspires Lance to take his career in a dramatically different direction than he'd planned…Lance helps disrupt Hubert Humphrey in the '68 Nixon campaign…How working for the US Census Bureau changed Lance's life…Lance enters the world of political polling, working with Regan pollster Dick Wirthlin…Lance makes a professional bet on partisan realignment in the South & Sun Belt…The crosstabs that Lance used to help Republicans take the South…Lance helps engineer the defeat of Governor Bill Clinton in his 1980 re-election…Lance's key role handling the polling for Mitch McConnell's 1984 upset Senate win…The story behind the most famous US Senate ad ever for McConnell's '84 race…Lance elects a Republican Governor of California in 1982 amidst the so-called “Bradley Effect”…Lance's prescient writing and analysis that (partially) anticipated the rise of Donald Trump…Lance on what makes an effective pollster…AND academic treatises, John Adams, Roger Ailes, American University, the American Voter Model, backwoods Kentucky, Vince Barabba, Blue Dogs, Bluetick hounds, Tom Bradley, Ron Brownstein, CVS pharmacies, Charlie Cannell, Jimmy Carter, Jack Casserly, the Center for Political Studies, Hillary Clinton, John Connolly, John Sherman Cooper, Mario Cuomo, Dallas-ites, George Deukmejian, Walt DeVries, Eastman Kodak, Tom Edsall, esprit d 'corps, Eureka, Merv Field, flanking moves, GW, Georgetown, Ed Goeas, the Harvard Kennedy School, Hee Haw, Stephan Helgesen, Dee Huddleston, Hubert Humphrey, ivory towers, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy, Les Kish, Ed Koch, lone wolves, Rocky Marciano, Marielitos, Larry McCarthy, Gale McGee, George McGovern, mea culpa advertising, monocrats, Dick Morris, outsider revolutions, Charles Percy, Ross Perot, Kevin Phillips, pick-up truck license fees, political engineering, port-o-toilets, Sam Rayburn, the RGA, the RNC, Reagan Democrats, Nelson Rockefeller, Larry Sabato, Hugh Scott, Sargent Shriver, the Southern Strategy, Spencer Roberts, Mitt Romney, the Tea Party, technocrats, Bob Teeter, three-piece suits, ticket-splitting, tough dudes, John Tower, toxic waste sites, University of Arkansas, University of Michigan, Malcolm Wallop, Washington & Lee, Frank White, Dick Wirthlin…& more! 

Democracy in Color
Sounding the Alarm with Ron Brownstein

Democracy in Color

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 49:32


Atlantic staff writer and CNN columnist Ron Brownstein joins us for Part 2 of our special How We Win series to discuss the coalitions competing to define the identity of this country and the historical context for this centuries-long existential battle. Ron shares his analysis on why the 2020s could end up looking a lot like the 1850s, how he's interpreting Biden's changing rhetoric, and how he's thinking about the upcoming midterms. Ron also provides his expertise as we explore key themes in Steve's forthcoming book How We Win the Civil War, out October 18. REFERENCES: Ron Brownstein - @RonBrownstein Books Rock Me on the Water: 1974-The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics by Ron Brownstein https://amazon.com/Rock-Water-1974-Transformed-Television/dp/006289921X The Impending Crisis, 1848-1861 by David M. Potter https://amazon.com/Impending-Crisis-1848-1861-David-Potter/dp/0061319295 The South as a Conscious Minority, 1789-1861; a Study in Political Thought by Jesse T. Carpenter https://amazon.com/Conscious-Minority-1789-1861-Political-Thought/dp/1013813480 History Reference Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugitive_Slave_Act_of_1850

Reliable Sources with Brian Stelter
Scrutinizing media coverage of abortion and the Supreme Court

Reliable Sources with Brian Stelter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 35:42


Kate Smith, Susan Matthews, and Sarah Longwell discuss how the overturning of Roe v. Wade is being covered by newsrooms. Plus, Brian Stelter connects the dots between recent episodes of political violence; Tom Nichols identifies some of the reasons why threats and violence keep occurring; and Ron Brownstein explains "the great divergence" between red and blue states. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hacks on Tap with David Axelrod and Mike Murphy
Chronicles of the Culture Wars (with Ron Brownstein)

Hacks on Tap with David Axelrod and Mike Murphy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 67:23


Journalist and CNN senior political analyst Ron Brownstein joins Axe and Murphy to discuss Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, how the culture wars may shape upcoming elections, the changing demographics in the country, and the races that will decide control of the Senate.

2020 Politics War Room
130: Ron Brownstein

2020 Politics War Room

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 79:18


James and Al look at the latest developments in Ukraine, and host Senior Editor of The Atlantic Ron Brownstein.  They take on the increasing regressivism of the Republican party, the role of race in contemporary politics, the state of the Supreme Court, threats to democracy at home and around the world, and where the Democrats should go from here. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.   Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you're from! Get More From This Week's Guest: Get More From Ron Brownstein: Twitter | The Atlantic | National Journal | Author of “Rock Me On The Water” Please Support This Week's Sponsors: Democracy In Danger To start listening go to dindanger.org or look for it wherever you get your podcasts Blinkist For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Magic Spoon For $5 off your next order of Magic Spoon, go to magicspoon.com and use promo code: WARROOM