'The People People Just Demolished the Tech People'
From Matt Lewis Can't Lose · 01:01:54
Show by Matt Lewis
On today’s pod, writer and journalist Charlotte Alter joins Matt to discuss how a new generation of Democrats championing economic populism without the culture-war baggage — and a growing backlash against AI and data centers — are reshaping American politics.It's a wide-ranging discussion about:— Trump’s interview with Ross Douthat: why a non-confrontational approach yielded more, and what it revealed about immigration, Bari Weiss, and how to conduct interviews.— NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani as proof modern “socialism” isn’t always Stalinism: safe streets — and free stuff! — is trumping boomer Cold War fears— The emerging fusion: Bernie-style economic populism meets persuasive, non-performative messaging that welcomes Trump voters and wins red states— "The people people beat the tech people”: Charlotte says Humanism as a pro-human realignment against AI oligarchy, protecting jobs, kids, communities, and water— Will Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries survive?: why one leader (likely Schumer) should step aside for graceful turnover, and what voters actually demanded— Democracy’s speed bumps, slippery slopes, and why local experiments aren’t as dangerous as presidential power— And MUCH more!If you’ve had enough polls, horse-race politics, and rank punditry, this conversation will be a bit more nuanced and soul-nourishing.Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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