Foreign Policy is on the Ballot… But Do We Care? A 2024 Election Special
Most Americans are far more focused on “pocketbook issues” – like stretching an ever-inflating dollar – than what the country does overseas in their name. But this election cycle, calls for additional aid for overseas wars has put foreign...
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Show Notes
Most Americans are far more focused on “pocketbook issues” – like stretching an ever-inflating dollar – than what the country does overseas in their name. But this election cycle, calls for additional aid for overseas wars has put foreign policy on the ballot for voters.
In the second episode of our special election series, South Carolina voter Maryann Wright shares her thoughts on the role of American democracy at home… and its responsibility abroad. Then, Ray Suarez sits down with Wendy Sherman, former US Deputy Secretary of State, and Nicholas Kristof, columnist at The New York Times, to see why international affairs will matter come November.
Guests:
Wendy Sherman, former US Deputy Secretary of State
Nicholas Kristof, NY Times columnist
Maryann Wright, retired teacher and South Carolina voter
Phil Hemingway, former owner of Phil’s Repair, LLC and Iowa voter
Host:
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