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Is This Really the Most Consequential Election of Our Lifetimes?
In the final episode of “Matter of Opinion” before the upcoming election, our hosts engage in a reflective discussion about pivotal moments that have shaped this campaign, excluding President Biden’s surprising decision to drop out. They delve into the implications of Donald Trump’s legal challenges, the ambitious agenda of Project 2025, and the perceived charisma deficit of Ron DeSantis. Additionally, they welcome insights from the ghosts of election nights gone by.
(A complete transcript of this audio essay will be accessible within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)
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Recommended Reading in This Episode:
- “Why Biden Is Unlikely to Defy the Naysayers” by Ross Douthat
- “Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden” by Ezra Klein
- “The Presidential Fantasy Draft America Needs” from “Matter of Opinion”
- “The Woke Burnout Is Real — and Politics is Catching Up” from “Matter of Opinion”
- “Politics Without Winners: Can Either Party Build a Majority Coalition?” by Ruy Teixeira and Yuval Levin
- “Why the Heck Isn’t She Running Away With This?” by David Brooks
- “The Polls Show a Dead Heat, but They Don’t All Tell the Same Story” by Kristen Soltis Anderson
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“Matter of Opinion” is produced by Phoebe Lett, Sophia Alvarez Boyd, and Andrea Betanzos. The editing is handled by Jordana Hochman, while mixing is done by Pat McCusker. Engineering contributions come from Carole Sabouraud and Pat McCusker. The original music is composed by Isaac Jones, Pat McCusker, Carole Sabouraud, Aman Sahota, and Efim Shapiro. Our diligent fact-checking team includes Kate Sinclair, Mary Marge Locker, and Michelle Harris. Audience strategy is led by Shannon Busta and Kristina Samulewski, with Annie-Rose Strasser as the executive producer. Special thanks to Vishakha Darbha for their support.
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