Why Did Kamala Harris Lose?

Kamala’s Defeat: How Trump Took the Dems’ Base Max Bennett and Lisa Vega unpack the Democratic Party’s shock and soul-searching after Kamala Harris’s defeat to Donald Trump in the 2024 election. With DW News analyzing how Trump pulled off gains across crucial demographics—Black, Hispanic, and young voters—this isn’t just a simple loss; it’s a seismic shift in the political landscape. What went wrong for Harris, and why did traditionally Democratic voters flip? Expect a sharp, irreverent, and darkly humorous exploration of how Trump’s win rewrote the playbook, left the Dems reeling, and changed the game for American politics. Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.