The Jackpod: Promises, promises …
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Jack Beatty discusses the gap between political promises and actions, predicting 2026 as a pivotal year for demagoguery.
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the chasm between what politicians say when they are running for office and what they can do in office, and why he thinks 2026 is the year of the demagogue. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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