The Winston Marshall Show Michael Shellenberger - What Trump’s Victory Means For America’s Future
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Nov 8, 2024 
Michael Shellenberger, an investigative journalist and founder of PUBLIC, discusses the aftermath of Trump's recent election victory, viewing it as a rejection of woke ideology. He delves into the implications for the Democratic Party, particularly Kamala Harris' loss, and how it signals a shift away from establishment politics. The conversation also explores the rise of populism, the decline of trust in mainstream media, and the clash between traditional values and modern wokeism. Shellenberger presents an optimistic outlook on America's political future.
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Questioning Election Legitimacy
- Trump's questioning of election legitimacy is not unique; other candidates have done similar things.
- The Russia collusion hoax was the most delegitimizing disinformation campaign.
Wokeism's Overreach
- Kamala Harris didn't lean into identity politics as much as in previous elections.
- Wokeism's overreach created its own destruction by expanding the number of its victims.
The Rise of Wokeism
- The rise of wokeism in 2013 is attributed to millennials gaining influence, social media, and potentially Obama's policies.
- Obama may have played the race card to maintain Black and gain Latino support.