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Who Speaks for Working-Class Americans?

Episode Summary

<p>They used to embrace the Democratic Party. This year, those voters comprises the core of Donald Trump’s support. George Packer joins Dorothy Wickenden to discuss why the Bill and Hillary Clinton catalyze the anger of the white working class, and whether a Clinton administration could win them back.</p>

Episode Notes

They used to embrace the Democratic Party. This year, those voters comprises the core of Donald Trump’s support. George Packer joins Dorothy Wickenden to discuss why the Bill and Hillary Clinton catalyze the anger of the white working class, and whether a Clinton administration could win them back.