According2Sam Podcast

From the moment Donald Trump descended the escalator in Trump Tower to announce his candidacy for president as a Republican, a concerted effort to defame him in the media began. Since that moment, the country has been divided into two factions: those who believe the media's portrayal of Trump and those who do not. Over the past decade, many individuals have come to realize that the media was misleading them about Trump and have switched sides. For instance, JD Vance transitioned from being a vocal critic of Trump to becoming his vice-presidential nominee and one of his staunchest defenders. He attributes his earlier animosity to the media's distorted portrayal of Trump. Increasingly, Americans are relating to Vance's experience. How has the "fine people" lie contributed to the exposure of the media's efforts to demonize Trump? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #257. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samuelwinchester.substack.com [https://samuelwinchester.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Kamala Harris recently gave an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, during which she was asked about her slogan, "turn the page." Baier reminded her that she is the current Vice President and that she and Biden have been in charge for the past three and a half years, questioning what exactly she intends to turn the page from. She responded, "First of all, turning the page from the last decade in which we've been burdened with the kind of rhetoric coming from Donald Trump which has been designed and implemented to divide our country." Her answer suggests that the only burden facing Americans today is Trump's rhetoric, implying that once he is defeated, the country will be 'unburdened.' However, what other issues, beyond Trump's rhetoric, are Americans currently grappling with, and will Harris do anything to address those burdens? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #256. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samuelwinchester.substack.com [https://samuelwinchester.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

With less than 20 days until Election Day, Kamala Harris is bringing out her big guns in key swing states. The top two heavyweights in her arsenal are former Democratic Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. In recent events over the weekend, they have criticized past Republican administrations while emphasizing the successes of their own presidencies. Their message seems to suggest that returning to greatness requires returning to a Democratic administration, conveniently overlooking the fact that the current administration is already a Democratic administration, having been in power for nearly four years, with Harris as part of it. What does this strategy reveal about their perception of the voters? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #255. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samuelwinchester.substack.com [https://samuelwinchester.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

When Barack Obama first ran for president in 2008, the country was in crisis. We were engaged in multiple wars, and the economy was in recession. Obama made many promises during that campaign, all of which can be summed up in one word: "change." Change was at the heart of the movement he was leading, particularly in terms of economic reform. He drew a clear distinction between Wall Street and Main Street, arguing that the deregulation of Wall Street had led to the financial crisis that caused the Great Recession. Obama pledged to establish new regulatory reforms to ensure that Wall Street would never again threaten Main Street. He promised to create a new economy focused on the needs of Main Street. What other commitments did Obama make in his promise to bring change? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #254. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samuelwinchester.substack.com [https://samuelwinchester.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

In March 2008, as investment banks began to collapse, Democrats were in the midst of selecting their new party leader. The primary featured two candidates: Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Clinton, the wife of former President Bill Clinton, represented the past, while Obama emerged as a fresh newcomer advocating for "change." He criticized the Bill Clinton administration, blaming the banking failures on the deregulation that occurred during that time. Obama accused the Clintons of being too cozy with Wall Street and questioned Hillary’s commitment to holding them accountable after the crisis. He promised to ensure that those responsible for the crisis would be held accountable and vowed to rebuild the economy from the "bottom up." After securing the nomination and winning the presidency, what actions did President Obama take? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #253. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samuelwinchester.substack.com [https://samuelwinchester.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]