What Democrats Keep Getting Wrong | Brian Tyler Cohen
About this episode
Marc Elias and Brian Tyler Cohen discuss the challenges Democrats face and the need for reform in a post-Trump political landscape.
Marc Elias sits down with Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss his new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World," which makes the case that Democrats need to fight harder and prioritize outcomes over institutional deference. They break down the Supreme Court's latest term and the case for court reform, but also dig into the bigger argument: that clinging to norms like the filibuster risks squandering a rare chance to win back disillusioned voters. Brian lays out what he believes Democrats need to be ready to act on from day one, including voting rights reform and election integrity They also break down how independent media is reshaping political strategy heading into the midterms.
People in this episode
Host: Marc Elias
Guest: Brian Tyler Cohen
Topics covered
- Democratic strategy
- voting rights reform
- court reform
- midterm elections
- political norms
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Democrats, Supreme Court, independent media
Books & works: The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World
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