Today, Explained This is the future Joe Biden wants
Sep 15, 2020
Dylan Matthews, host of Vox's Future Perfect podcast, dives into Joe Biden's ambitious 'Build Back Better' agenda, which aims to reshape the American economy through trillions in investments. They discuss strategies for job creation in clean energy, caregiving, and manufacturing while addressing the racial wealth gap. Matthews highlights Biden's challenges in a divided Congress, drawing parallels to past legislative battles. The conversation reveals the balancing act of pushing progressive policies and fostering bipartisan cooperation amidst political tensions.
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Made in America Plan
- Biden's "Made in America" plan involves a $700 billion investment in American manufacturing and services.
- $400 billion will be specifically allocated for purchasing American-made products.
Racial Equity Plan
- Biden's racial equity plan doesn't have a fixed dollar amount.
- It's integrated into other proposals, like funding for historically Black colleges and universities.
Scale of Biden's Agenda
- Biden's spending agenda dwarfs previous presidential platforms in scale.
- His green energy plan alone is twice the size of Obamacare.