Published Oct 15, 2018

Voting With Your Middle Finger

Delve into the complex motivations behind Trump supporters, including racial resentment, cultural anxiety, and class divides, as Shankar Vedantam and Joan Williams discuss the profound impact of demographic shifts on political realignment and societal tensions in the current and future American landscape.

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Dexa/Shankar Vedantam

Voting With Your Middle Finger

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Class Culture Clash

Political Party Dynamics

Political Shifts Explored

Class and Economic Decline

Demographic Shifts Explained

Class Divides Explored

Working Class Rebellion

Class and Comedy

Racial Divides in Politics

Immigration and Partisanship

White Voter Dynamics

Class and College Risks

Racial Resentment Unpacked

Blue Collar Stereotypes

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Racial and Cultural Anxiety

Political Shifts

Class Dynamics

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Voting With Your Middle Finger

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Racial and Cultural AnxietyShankar Vedantam explores the motivations behind Trump supporters, focusing on racial resentment and political strategies. The discussion reveals how these factors have shaped the political landscape and deepened societal divides.

Racial and Cultural Anxiety

Political Shifts

Class Dynamics

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