The podcast draws parallels between the political climate of 1968 and 2024, focusing on the Democratic Party. It examines Lyndon Johnson's decision not to seek re-election in 1968 amidst the Vietnam War and compares it to Joe Biden's recent choice to step aside, highlighting similar concerns about national division and an unpopular war, this time in Gaza. Presidential historian Jonathan Dahman and American history professor Kevin Boyle, among others, contribute to the discussion. The conversation explores whether Kamala Harris can avoid the fate of Hubert Humphrey, who lost the 1968 election to Richard Nixon, and addresses the potential for protests at the upcoming Democratic Convention in Chicago, reminiscent of the clashes during the 1968 convention. Ultimately, the podcast suggests that deep-seated cultural and identity divisions may persist regardless of election outcomes.
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