Americaist – How can Democrats convince more voters to like them?

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What should Democrats do to challenge Donald Trump, and specifically, why are Democratic politicians struggling to connect with voters? In this episode, Ben Rhodes joins Americanist to give Justin his take on Democrats (and why they should avoid educating voters), plus why Republicans have been more successful in getting their message across in the digital sphere. What are they doing more effectively than the Democrats? Ben Rhodes was President Obama’s speechwriter and deputy national security adviser and is now co-host of the popular Save the World podcast. They also discuss Ben’s latest book, “All We Say: The Battle for American Identity,” which explores American history through the lens of 15 conversations. From Benjamin Franklin to President Trump. Are we living in a unique moment in time or can we learn more about our present by studying the past? Have debates over immigration, citizenship, race, and religion always been part of American history? And, as negotiations between the US and Iran continue, Ben Rhodes gives us an inside look after his experience directly negotiating the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran in 2015. Connect: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk • Or use #Americast HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 Presenter Guest: • Ben Rhodes Former President Obama American Identity, History This episode of 15 talks was produced by Alix Pickles, Bitan Ashmead Latham, Purvi Patney and Tom Gillett. The technical producer was Rohan Maddison. The serial producer is Purvi Patni. The news editor is Sam Bonham. If you would like to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to BBC Sounds by tapping the subscribe button on the app. Now you can listen to Americast on your smart speaker. If you want to listen, say “BBC Sounds to play Americast”. Works on most modern speakers. US Election Unsolved: Subscribe to Anthony’s BBC Newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155 Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes several other podcasts, including Newscast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you’re reading this, you do), then we think you’ll enjoy some of our pods. Check out the link below. News Channel: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl Top Comment: BBC Sounds – Top Comment – Available Episodes Fanatic: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13 INTV Our Community Jointv https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • On WhatsApp Send us a message or voicemail to +44 330 123 9480 • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk • Or use #Americast

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