Off The Record With Paul Hodes

***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 Events06:12 Discussion on Authoritarianism09:15 Psychological Insights and Voter Behavior22:28 Impact of Protests and Social Movements25:15 Media Influence and Public Perception36:55 The Evolution of YouTube Content42:06 Protests and Effective Messaging48:42 The Importance of Authenticity in Politics53:32 Trump's Tactics and Public Perception01:06:00 Final Thoughts and Future Plans