Interview · moment 5 of 9
The Case for Joe Biden's Presidency
from Bonus Episode: Tim Talks To Gen Z
3 min
Guest
Harry runs down Biden's policy achievements (American Rescue Plan, infrastructure, Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court seat, insulin cap, low unemployment) while Tim pushes back on inflation and inequality.
- Young people feel compelled to get involved in politics through social media because they're more connected to the world than ever.
- Generational anger at Donald Trump stems from watching him lie on TV constantly starting at age 15.
- Trump operates on a propaganda level that is distinct from typical politician dishonesty.
- American government has been dishonest with its citizens for a very long time.
- Political commentary online feels like cheerleading for one side rather than introspective criticism of both parties.
- Criticizing Democrats in short-form social media loses followers and undermines reaching the other side.
- Democrats are horrible at their jobs and do shitty things, yet the speaker still votes for them.
- The lesser of two evils argument reflects where most American voters actually are on both parties.
- Young people yelling about politics lack the life experience to understand the complexity they're addressing.