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For Justice! With Rakim Brooks

Trump Won the Working Class, How Do Democrats Recover?

In this must-listen podcast kicking off 2025, Rakim explores how the Democratic Party has lost its way and what steps are needed to reclaim its identity as the party of the working class. He breaks down the key missteps that have distanced the party from everyday Americans and offers a vision for reconnecting with its base. Brooks adds depth to the conversation, analyzing the structural and cultural challenges that have contributed to the party’s struggles. He explains how decisions made by Democrats in the 1990s, while seen as strategic at the time, set the stage for the disconnect we see today. Brooks delves into the consequences of those choices and the urgent need for course correction. His thought-provoking discussion provides a roadmap for revitalizing the party’s mission and reestablishing trust with working-class voters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Broadcast on:
07 Jan 2025

In this must-listen podcast kicking off 2025, Rakim explores how the Democratic Party has lost its way and what steps are needed to reclaim its identity as the party of the working class. He breaks down the key missteps that have distanced the party from everyday Americans and offers a vision for reconnecting with its base. Brooks adds depth to the conversation, analyzing the structural and cultural challenges that have contributed to the party’s struggles. He explains how decisions made by Democrats in the 1990s, while seen as strategic at the time, set the stage for the disconnect we see today. Brooks delves into the consequences of those choices and the urgent need for course correction. His thought-provoking discussion provides a roadmap for revitalizing the party’s mission and reestablishing trust with working-class voters.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this must-listen podcast kicking off 2025, Rakim explores how the Democratic Party has lost its way and what steps are needed to reclaim its identity as the party of the working class. He breaks down the key missteps that have distanced the party from everyday Americans and offers a vision for reconnecting with its base. Brooks adds depth to the conversation, analyzing the structural and cultural challenges that have contributed to the party’s struggles. He explains how decisions made by Democrats in the 1990s, while seen as strategic at the time, set the stage for the disconnect we see today. Brooks delves into the consequences of those choices and the urgent need for course correction. His thought-provoking discussion provides a roadmap for revitalizing the party’s mission and reestablishing trust with working-class voters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.