How Can We Save America?

01/07/2025 1h 19min Episodio 16

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Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan break down the chaos of modern politics: from NYC’s mayoral upset, to Trump’s unhinged foreign policy, and the future of American education… how can we save America?We also discuss how GOP leaders are weaponizing race and misinformation, and what a post-Trump America could (and should) look like.Chapters: 0:00 – Intro0:48 – The NYC mayoral upset2:15 – Trump’s Twitter response to NYC election3:30 – Identity and religion in GOP talking points5:15 – Racial profiling in LA6:50 – Immigration and political messaging9:00 – The Iran Deal and U.S. foreign policy13:10 – Conservative infighting over foreign policy16:20 – Military parade & recruiting myths20:40 – Who actually joins the military?22:43 – Military & political effectiveness of the strikes24:30 – Fairness as a campaign strategy28:00 – Trump’s “businessman” myth30:10 – Fighting disinformation with facts32:34 – What should Democrats offer instead?34:20 – Affordable Care Act & Republican repeal obsession37:00 – ”Welfare cheat”40:00 – Reconciliation bill43:00 – Education is infrastructure46:00 – What is the alternative to the Affordable Care Act?49:30 – Medicaid perceptions52:20 – Education reform54:30 – Investing in lifelong education57:30 – Different approaches to prison reform1:00:00 – Military literacy vs. propaganda1:03:15 – AI literacy1:06:40 – Can America keep up with exponential change?1:09:20 – Final thoughtsThank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan.New episodes weekly! Subscribe now and never miss a conversation.Connect with us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whodempod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whodempod📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]