After the Protests: What's Our Next Step in the Fight?

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Analyzing Authoritarianism, Trump's Tactics, and the PathForward. It's been a tumultuous, unprecedented three weeks in America. Matt is joined by Lauren Goldstein, polling expert and social psychologist, to discuss the psychological underpinnings of Trumpism, the challenges ofmaintaining democratic values, and how Democrats can effectively combat authoritarian overreach. Do protests work? What do voters need to hear now? And what's the one thing Democrats need to do above all else? 00:34 Recap of Recent Events 06:12 Discussion on Authoritarianism 09:15 Psychological Insights and Voter Behavior 22:28 Impact of Protests and Social Movements 25:15 Media Influence and Public Perception 36:55 The Evolution of YouTube Content 42:06 Protests and Effective Messaging 48:42 The Importance of Authenticity in Politics 53:32 Trump's Tactics and Public Perception 01:06:00 Final Thoughts and Future Plans