Hi everyone,
It’s become something of a cliché to remark that the right have not won recent elections: the left has lost them. But why? Faced with a presidential candidate so obviously ridiculous that it is impossible to cleverly mock him, why has the American left failed to contest him?
David Pakman is an American talk show host and progressive political commentator. He is the host of The David Pakman Show. He joins me on today’s episode to discuss the MAGA movement, its underlying goals, its success, and its future.
This episode was recorded on the 8th of May 2025. Near the end of our episode, a new Pope is elected.
I’m looking forward, as ever, to your early feedback!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Why Do the Right Keep Winning?
07:21 – What is the ‘MAGA’ Movement?
09:25 – Is Trump’s Presidency Different This Time Around?
12:29 – Will Trump Run for a Third Presidency?
16:09 – Does MAGA Have Political Principles?
20:00 – Right-Wing Sloganeering
25:43 – Why is the Right So Obsessed with Abortion?
32:46 – Should We Value Principles, or Winning?
37:48 – Is Democracy Successful in America?
42:25 – How to Have a Healthy Relationship with News Media
46:30 – How Relevant is Religion in American Politics?
01:02:55 – How Can the Left Win Next Time?
