<description>&lt;p&gt;In this special episode of America: A History in the Making, the day after the 2024 U.S. election, we bring reactions, insights, and reflections from a diverse group of American voters discussing one of the most unpredictable elections in American history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation highlights a stark realization: despite a highly qualified candidate in Kamala Harris, many voters gravitated towards Trump, revealing deep-seated issues of racism, misogyny, and the complexities of identity politics. Our guests, from opposite coasts of the US, share experiences from their regions, particularly in red pockets of California, emphasizing feelings of voter apathy and the disconnect between individual lived experiences and broader electoral trends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The discussion also touches on the challenges ahead for the Democratic Party, including the need for more effective communication and unity to counter the growing influence of fear-driven politics.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As fears mount for the future, the group expresses a mix of hope and trepidation about the implications of a Trump presidency on marginalized communities and the political landscape in America.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Special guest for this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Felicia from Massachusetts, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of &lt;a href="https://www.inclusiongeeks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Inclusion Geeks&lt;/a&gt; and host of the She+ Geeks Out Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/she-geeks-out-podcast/id1128497037 &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Katie from Massachusetts, and host of The Weeniecast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-weeniecast-make-more-money-create-an-impact/id1645672394 &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shannon and Nathan, a couple and two fans of the podcast from a red town within the very blue California.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Highlights from this episode:&lt;span class="ql-cursor"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; The impact of the 2024 US election results has left many feeling anxious and uncertain about the future. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Voter apathy in California is a real concern, especially among Democratic voters who feel their votes don't count. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The internalized biases and systemic racism in America are reflected in the voting patterns of marginalized groups. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Kamala Harris's identities were not leveraged effectively in her campaign against Trump. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The political landscape has shifted significantly, and the Democrat party needs to adapt to win again. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Concerns about the potential for increased political violence and a divided America loom large after the election results. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;And if you like this episode, you might also love:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://pod.fo/e/26c74d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Will America Ever Elect a Woman for President?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://pod.fo/e/223c21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Should Donald Trump Be Allowed to Run for President?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://pod.fo/e/21ccd2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;What is a Primary and a Caucus?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://pod.fo/e/1f1ee5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Who is Ron DeSantis?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://pod.fo/e/18b2e6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;How Are Presidents Elected?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening to our podcast. It's a labor of love by an American history nerd and some smarter folk. Making it does come at a small cost so if you'd like to help:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Individuals - &lt;a href="https://america-a-history.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;support the show with a one-off or monthly donation&lt;/a&gt;: https://america-a-history.captivate.fm/support &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Universities &amp;amp; Colleges - &lt;a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGRMpYL5dY/tCDPbTHN81d9EeaFfBXcnQ/view?utm_content=DAGRMpYL5dY&amp;amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;amp;utlId=GSDp9Wwx6A" rel="noopener noreferrer"...</description>

America: A History

Liam Heffernan

ITM 6: Election Aftermath - Voices from America on Trump’s Victory

NOV 6, 202450 MIN
America: A History

ITM 6: Election Aftermath - Voices from America on Trump’s Victory

NOV 6, 202450 MIN

Description

In this special episode of America: A History in the Making, the day after the 2024 U.S. election, we bring reactions, insights, and reflections from a diverse group of American voters discussing one of the most unpredictable elections in American history.

The conversation highlights a stark realization: despite a highly qualified candidate in Kamala Harris, many voters gravitated towards Trump, revealing deep-seated issues of racism, misogyny, and the complexities of identity politics. Our guests, from opposite coasts of the US, share experiences from their regions, particularly in red pockets of California, emphasizing feelings of voter apathy and the disconnect between individual lived experiences and broader electoral trends.

The discussion also touches on the challenges ahead for the Democratic Party, including the need for more effective communication and unity to counter the growing influence of fear-driven politics.

As fears mount for the future, the group expresses a mix of hope and trepidation about the implications of a Trump presidency on marginalized communities and the political landscape in America.

...

Special guest for this episode:

  • Felicia from Massachusetts, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Inclusion Geeks and host of the She+ Geeks Out Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/she-geeks-out-podcast/id1128497037
  • Katie from Massachusetts, and host of The Weeniecast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-weeniecast-make-more-money-create-an-impact/id1645672394
  • Shannon and Nathan, a couple and two fans of the podcast from a red town within the very blue California.

...

Highlights from this episode:

  • The impact of the 2024 US election results has left many feeling anxious and uncertain about the future.
  • Voter apathy in California is a real concern, especially among Democratic voters who feel their votes don't count.
  • The internalized biases and systemic racism in America are reflected in the voting patterns of marginalized groups.
  • Kamala Harris's identities were not leveraged effectively in her campaign against Trump.
  • The political landscape has shifted significantly, and the Democrat party needs to adapt to win again.
  • Concerns about the potential for increased political violence and a divided America loom large after the election results.

...

And if you like this episode, you might also love:

Will America Ever Elect a Woman for President?

Should Donald Trump Be Allowed to Run for President?

What is a Primary and a Caucus?

Who is Ron DeSantis?

How Are Presidents Elected?

...

Thank you for listening to our podcast. It's a labor of love by an American history nerd and some smarter folk. Making it does come at a small cost so if you'd like to help:


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