Americast – How can Democrats persuade more voters to like them?
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What should Democrats do when it comes to challenging Donald Trump, and why are Democratic politicians in particular struggling to connect with voters? In this episode, Ben Rhodes joins Americast and tells Justin his current view on Democrats (and whether they should avoid lecturing voters), as well as why Republicans have been better at getting their message heard in the digital space. What do they do more effectively than the Democrats? Ben Rhodes was President Obama’s speechwriter and Deputy National Security Advisor and currently co-hosts the popular Pod Save the World podcast. They also discuss Ben’s latest book, “All We Say: The Battle for American Identity,” which examines American history through the lens of 15 speeches; From Benjamin Franklin to President Trump. Are we living in a unique moment in time, or can we learn more about our present by studying the past? Were debates over immigration, citizenship, race, and religion always part of the American story? And as negotiations continue between the United States and Iran, Ben Rhodes gives us an inside look following his experience negotiating the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) directly with Iran in 2015. What kind of deal could Trump make with Iran and should we trust it? CONTACT: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480 • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk • Or use #Americast PRESENTERS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter GUEST: • Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Adviser under President Obama and All Author of We Say: The Battle for American Identity, A History in 15 Conversations This episode is produced by Alix Pickles, Bethan Ashmead Latham, Purvee Pattni, and Tom Gillett. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The producer of the series is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. If you would like to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by pressing the subscribe button in the app. You can now listen to Americast on your smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say “Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast.” Works on most smart speakers. US Election Not Turned: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155 Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also produces many other podcasts, including Newscast. If you enjoyed Americast (and if you’re reading this, I hope you do), we think you’ll enjoy our other capsules, too. See the links below. Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl Best Commentary: BBC Sounds – Best Commentary – Current Episodes Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd CONTACT: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480. • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk. • Or use the hashtag #Americast.
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