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The Future of Everything With Derek Thompson

2025/3/19
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This chapter analyzes the current state of the Democratic Party, highlighting its challenges in affordability and its need to shift from a focus on spending to building. It examines the historical context of the party's evolution and proposes solutions for regaining public trust and building a stronger coalition.
  • Low approval ratings for the Democratic Party
  • Affordability as a key issue in recent elections
  • Critique of the party's focus on spending over building
  • Need to return to a focus on building and infrastructure projects

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Derek Thompson for another edition of The Future of Everything, during which they discuss Derek and Ezra Klein’s new book ‘Abundance,’ before sharing their predictions for the future of politics, tech, sports, and culture.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Derek Thompson

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat

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