Season 1 · Episode 165
Why Are Poor Americans Voting for the Party of the Rich?
November 15, 202442m 26s
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Show Notes
One of the most surprising data points to emerge from the U.S. election last week was a significant swing toward Donald Trump among the poorest of U.S. voters—those who earn less than $50,000 a year.
The shift seems to be part of a broader political trend, and it raises a question about class and politics in the United States: Why are poor people supporting a candidate whose policies have generally benefited the rich? Adam and Cameron dig in.
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