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Recode Decode: Dan Pfeiffer

Decoder with Nilay Patel · with Dan Pfeiffer · March 4, 2020 · 49 min

Summary

This episode features former Obama advisor Dan Pfeiffer discussing his book, 'Un-Trumping America.' He outlines strategies for Democrats to defeat Donald Trump in the 2020 election but emphasizes that electoral victory alone won't solve the fundamental issues within American democracy. Pfeiffer analyzes the transformation of the Republican Party and offers insights into countering 'Trumpism' beyond Trump's presidency, providing a critical perspective on the political landscape and the challenges facing American democracy.

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us political strategydemocratic party strategyrepublican party transformation2020 election analysisbig tech regulation historypolitical polarization

Episode description

Pod Save America co-host and former Obama advisor Dan Pfeiffer talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about his new book, Un-Trumping America: A Plan to Make America a Democracy Again, why Bernie Sanders owes a lot to Michael Bloomberg, and why Trump is the new normal for the right wing. In the new book, Pfeiffer explains how Democrats can defeat President Trump at the ballot box in November, but says doing that isn't enough because of what the broader Republican Party has become. Plus: Why the Obama administration didn't act on Big Tech. Featuring: Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of Pod Save America and author, Un-Trumping America: A Plan to Make America a Democracy Again Host: Kara Swisher (@karaswisher), Recode co-founder and editor-at-large More to explore: On Reset, Arielle Duhaime-Ross explores why — and how — tech is changing everything. On Recode Media, Peter Kafka interviews business titans, journalists, comedians and podcasters about the collision of tech and media. On Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway talk about the big tech news stories of the week, who's winning, who's failing, and what comes next. And on Land of the Giants, Jason Del Rey chronicled the rise of Amazon. Season 2 will focus on Netflix and is coming soon! About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Follow Us: Newsletter: Recode Daily Twitter: @Recode and @voxdotcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Democrats need a sustained, multifaceted approach to counter the transformed Republican Party, not just electoral victories.
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The influence of wealthy candidates like Michael Bloomberg can inadvertently benefit other candidates by fracturing the vote.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Understanding the historical context of administrations' approaches to Big Tech is crucial for current debates on technology regulation.
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Countering 'Trumpism' requires addressing it as an enduring ideology, not just a presidential term.

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