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Yes, we promised you a podcast about the weeds of policy. And, yes, on this rare occasion that is the week of the Iowa caucuses — the week the 2016 election season begins in full force — we are breaking that promise.
Or at least sort of! This week's episode of The Weeds looks at Iowa through the lens of a policy nerd, examining what it says about the strength of both political parties and what that portends for the election season to come. We also spend a lot of time thinking about what type of policies a Sanders or Cruz administration would enact — neither of those candidates is exactly thrilled with the status quo.
Enjoy this episode of The Weeds, and join us again next week for your regularly scheduled policy programming.
Show notes:
- Andrew Prokop writes about Bernie Sanders's belief that there's a silent majority that wants political revolution
- Washington Post's exit polls show strong youth support for Sanders
- Gallup data shows young adults are more willing to elect a socialist president
- Six questions about socialism you were too embarrassed to ask
- Ezra's piece on Hillary Clinton's audacity of pragmatism
- Andrew Prokop on how Iowa has more than one winner
- New York Times piece on Donald Trump's ground game in Iowa (or lack thereof)
- Ted Cruz's (very irresponsible) tax plan, explained
