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Podcast: What Next | Daily News and Analysis
Episode: The Rise of a Red State Democrat
Description: Andy Beshear, Kentuckyâs Democratic governor, maintained a Biden-like moderate image and rode it to victory in this yearâs election. His state knows him best as the âinfrastructure governorââbut his support for abortion rights might be the biggest takeaway for other Democrats staring down challenging 2024 races.Guest: John Nichols, national affairs correspondent for The Nation.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Amicusâand youâll be supporting the work we do...