How Democracy Can Deliver Through Grace with Congresswoman Sarah McBride
About this episode
Congresswoman Sarah McBride discusses the importance of grace in politics and reflects on the last 15 years of American political trends.
This week we're celebrating 15 years of NewDEAL with Delaware Congresswoman and NewDEAL Alumna Sarah McBride. Hosts Debbie and Ryan begin the conversation with Rep. McBride by reflecting on the major trends in our politics from the last 15 years and the need to maintain willingness to collaborate and a sense of commonality. They also discuss the importance of having a "politics of grace not of grievance" and how it is going to take people to summon that grace to reduce the division and vitriol in our politics. They talk about what it takes to stay focused on delivering results on the biggest issues facing Americans, as well as the need to choose the right battles and build broad coalitions. Tune in to reflect on the past and future of American politics and how we look ahead to the next 15 years. IN THIS EPISODE: • [01:05] What to expect from today's special episode celebrating 15 years of New Deal. • [03:40] Congresswoman McBride reflects on the last 15 years of American politics. • [07:20] We discuss the possibility of getting DC politics back to building. • [10:20] The false perception of reality: what disturbs her most about our politics today. • [11:49] Why persuasion is…
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