cover of episode Neera Tanden and Heidi Heitkamp: Trump Playing the Media, Again

Neera Tanden and Heidi Heitkamp: Trump Playing the Media, Again

2024/9/4
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President Biden's Investing in America tour highlights legislative achievements like the infrastructure bill, Chips and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act. While job creation and economic optimism have increased, challenges remain in implementation, such as permitting issues and delays in rural broadband rollout.
  • 800,000 manufacturing jobs created during Biden administration
  • 80% of "Invest in America" jobs are for people without college degrees
  • Focus on implementation alongside legislation passage
  • Addressing roadblocks like speeding up building permits

Shownotes Transcript

The media still haven't figured out how to cover Trump, so they don't scrutinize even his most shocking statements—like when he claimed he had the right to interfere in the '20 election. Plus, Kamala's strong Indian mom, the Dems' improved response to sexist and racist attacks, winning rural voters, Mark Robinson's porn habits, and how it looks in Trump country. 

Neera Tanden and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp join Tim Miller.

*show notes: * Heitkamp's One Country Project) Heitkamp's "Hot Dish" podcast )