Democrats Actually Win Something w/ Chris Hayes & David Plouffe | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

Following Democrats' decisive Tuesday wins, Jon is joined by MSNBC's Chris Hayes, host of "All In" and author of "The Sirens' Call," and David Plouffe, former Obama campaign manager and White House senior advisor. Together, they dissect the election results, explore the tension between political consulting and authentic campaigning, and discuss what this election reveals about candidates and messages that can genuinely resonate with voters.

0:00 - Intro
2:36 - Chris Hayes & David Plouffe Join
5:04 - Breaking Down the Democrats' Big Win
12:00 - How to Deliver the Needs of the People
17:49 - Democrats have to Fully Maximize this Moment
22:15 - Why Zohran was Successful
26:29 - Can Candidates get Ruined by Strategists & Campaigns?
39:12 - Democrats' Audacity & Timidity
45:53 - Permission Structure & Getting Costs Down
56:00 - The American Dream Feels Out of Touch
1:06:29 - Rethinking Government's Relationship to Citizens

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On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays he hosts The Weekly Show — A podcast featuring in- depth conversations with special guests that explores the biggest threats to our democracy. Also hear from producers and friends of the show who discuss the latest headlines, what’s on their minds, and more!

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