In this exclusive Ask Me Anything episode of The Ezra Klein Show, the focus is on the results of the 2024 election. Klein and Gordon delve into the Democratic Party's setbacks, especially among working-class voters, and examine how the definition of "working class" is changing. They discuss the challenge of balancing various priorities within the party's coalition and debate whether the election was mainly influenced by material issues, like inflation, or cultural concerns. Ultimately, they agree that both factors played a significant role. The conversation also highlights the need for Democrats to refine their messaging on social issues, particularly around transgender rights, and addresses the hurdles they face in major cities regarding affordable housing and effective policy implementation. Lastly, they express their worries about the situation in Gaza, particularly the risk of escalating conflict under a Trump administration and the limited power the U.S. currently has in the region.
