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Ep. 591 — Ezra Klein

·1 hr 6 min·5 clips
Ezra Klein explains how Kamala Harris became a vessel for the Democratic coalition's pent-up relief and anger.
David Axelrod interviews Ezra Klein about the 2024 presidential election, focusing on Kamala Harris's sudden rise as the Democratic nominee and how it has reshaped the race against Donald Trump. They discuss Harris's ability to channel Democratic emotions, challenge Trump on attention politics, and the strategic implications of vice presidential picks like Tim Walz.

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A measured look at the 2024 campaign that treats the compressed timeline as the story shaping what comes next.

Ezra Klein and David Axelrod spend the episode circling back to the 2024 campaign, with Biden and Harris at the center. The focus stays on the compressed timeline, the Democratic convention, and the stretch still ahead, including the 9-10 debate and the chance of one more debate…

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You want a clear read on the 2024 race, with the conversation staying on the actual pressure points.

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