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Evan Barker, former Democratic operative and author of Nothing Left, joins Jimmy for a wide-ranging discussion about how the party she once championed abandoned the working class in favor of identity politics and donor interests, culminating in her disillusionment at the 2024 DNC. She reveals behind-the-scenes betrayals, including Bernie Sanders’ close friendship with Chuck Schumer and progressives like AOC who she says "rolled over" to establishment pressure after initially challenging the system.
Barker condemns AOC’s dismissal of the "woke" era as just "crazy," arguing that the movement destroyed careers—including journalist Lee Fang’s—and drove working-class voters toward Trump. She concludes that the Democratic Party remains captured by the donor class and has learned nothing from its electoral defeats.
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Evan Barker, former Democratic operative and author of Nothing Left, joins Jimmy for a wide-ranging discussion about how the party she once championed abandoned the working class in favor of identity politics and donor interests, culminating in her disillusionment at the 2024 DNC. She reveals behind-the-scenes betrayals, including Bernie Sanders’ close friendship with Chuck Schumer and progressives like AOC who she says "rolled over" to establishment pressure after initially challenging the system.
Barker condemns AOC’s dismissal of the "woke" era as just "crazy," arguing that the movement destroyed careers—including journalist Lee Fang’s—and drove working-class voters toward Trump. She concludes that the Democratic Party remains captured by the donor class and has learned nothing from its electoral defeats.
Evan Barker on Twitter: twitter.com/evanwch
Evan Barker’s book on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/1668213176
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Stef Zamorano on Twitter: twitter.com/miserablelib
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#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.
