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Podcast: Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips
Episode: 2024 Election Watch: Off to the Races with New York Times’ Astead Herndon
Description: In the first of what will be several episodes throughout this year focused on the 2024 election cycle, Steve and Sharline frame up the Republican presidential primary calendar and what they’ll be watching as results roll in.
The New York Times’ Astead Herndon also phones in from Iowa where he’s preparing to cover the Republican Iowa Caucus and discusses the current state of the race, his analysis on the unwavering support of Trump’s base, and what to expect from a potential second Trump presidency.
He also shares his thoughts on Nikki Haley’s appeal wit...