Rethinking Heroes 72: Noah Lenard on How Trump Shifted Latino Voters in LA

Rethinking Heroes! | Cary Harrison is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work and the research often blocked, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Special Guest: Noah LenardNoah Lenard, lead immigration reporter for Mother Jones Magazine, joins us to discuss the shifting politics of Latino voters in Los Angeles. With a recent presidential election showing a 40% shift towards Trump in Southeast Los Angeles, Lenard explores the complexities of this phenomenon and what it means for the future of the Democratic Party.Key Takeaways* Working-class Latino voters in Southeast Los Angeles are increasingly drawn to the GOP, despite Trump's inflammatory rhetoric.* Affluent, educated voters in Los Angeles are sticking with the Democrats, while working-class Asian and Latino voters are shifting to the GOP.* The economy and job security are key factors in this shift, with voters hoping Trump will bring back the economy of four years ago.* There is a growing awareness among voters of the complexities of immigration policy and the need for a more nuanced approach.RethinkingHeroes.com LinkedIn: TheCaryHarrisonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thecaryharrison/Instagram: @TheCaryHarrisonhttps://www.instagram.com/CaryHarrison_/TikTok: @theCaryHarrisonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecaryharrisonFacebook: TheCaryHarrisonhttps://www.facebook.com/thecaryharrisonYoutube: @CaryHarrisonhttps://www.youtube.com/@caryharrisonTwitter/X: @CaryHarrison_https://x.com/CaryHarrison_Cary FB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/goharrison This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caryharrison.substack.com/subscribe