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July 26, 2024

Kamala's Chances, Biden/Trump's Legacy

Kamala's Chances, Biden/Trump's Legacy

In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the potential of Kamala Harris as a presidential nominee, President Biden’s legacy, impact of COVID-19 on the economy and inflation, and the recent shifts in U.S. foreign relations and immigration policies.

In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the potential of Kamala Harris as a presidential nominee, President Biden’s legacy, impact of COVID-19 on the economy and inflation, and the recent shifts in U.S. foreign relations and immigration policies.


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LINKS:

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:17) Kamala Harris's political prospects

(05:04) Biden's legacy and presidential impact

(11:07) Sponsors: Babbel | Beehiiv

(13:42) COVID-19 vaccine release

(16:03) Inflation and economic policies

(22:53) Industrial policy and trade

(28:48) Sponsor: WorkOs

(29:49) Impact of Trump’s presidency

(33:54) Trump vs. Biden

(38:37) Afghanistan withdrawal and the role of Trump and Biden

(46:24) Ukraine: Biden administration's response

(54:32) Biden's big challenge on immigration

(58:00) Wrap