State House with Frank Santos

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded on July 18th, the week before President Biden announced he would not run for reelection.

Johanna Maska is back for pt. 2 of her conversation with Frank, this time talking all things Donald Trump, unlikely voters, and potential Democratic candidates. The episode starts out with a discussion of former President Trump and how his claims about President Biden gained credibility after Biden’s poor debate performance. This segues into a discussion on how crucial it is for both parties to capture unlikely voters come November, and why—no matter who wins—the office of the President should be respected and supported.

Maska, who served as communications director in the Obama White House, offers a list of Democratic individuals who should be considered as potential candidates and running mates. It’s an increasingly relevant list as presumptive nominee Kamala Harris fleshes out her Party’s ticket. The two finish their conversation by emphasizing the importance of respectful debates and different perspectives in a healthy democracy.

Learn more about Johanna Maska at https://www.johannamaska.com/.


Chapters:
00:00 The Credibility of Donald Trump and the Importance of Unlikely Voters
08:29 Exploring Potential Candidates for the Democratic Party
13:17 Problem-Solving and Unity for Progress in America
18:06 Balancing Border Security and Compassion in Immigration
25:14 The Role of the President as Commander in Chief
28:08 The Influence of Unelected Individuals in Decision-Making
29:09 Supporting the Elected President and the Need for Respectful Debate


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