The Democratic Dysfunction with Ryan Grim

Today, Ryan Grim from The Intercept joins us to talk about his Book "We’ve Got People” and the History of the Democratic Party. Book Snippet Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may seem like she came from nowhere, but the movement that propelled her to office – and to global political stardom – has been building for 30 years. We’ve Got People is the story of that movement, which first exploded into public view with the largely forgotten presidential run of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a campaign that came dangerously close to winning. With the party and the nation at a crossroads, this timely and original book offers new insight into how we’ve gotten where we are – and where we're headed. You can find Ryan Grim’s writings on the Intercept. You can also follow him on twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit historicly.substack.com/subscribe