The Gist

Pursuing Progress

The DNC needs to take a note from Biden and more openly embrace progressives.

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Episode Notes

On the Gist, 24 hours of weird utterances.

In the interview, political strategist and CNN commentator Jess McIntosh joins us as we continue our recaps of the virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention. McIntosh and Mike discuss the DNC’s short-sightedness with not allowing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a major platform, and Elizabeth Warren’s policy speech on the childcare economy, which could become a centerpiece of a future President Biden’s progressive agenda. McIntosh also explains why Biden will champion more progressive causes if he is elected. Jess co-hosts of the Signal Boost show on SiriusXM.

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Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley.

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  • Mike Pesca hosted Slate’s daily podcast The Gist from 2014 - 2021.