Summary: Kurt Bardella talks about his journey from a rising star in the GOP, to his moving to the Democratic party in 2016. He talks about his intro to politics, working on Capitol Hill, and his time with Darrell Issa. He reflects on the changing dynamics of Capitol Hill and the rise of Trump. Bardella and Michael discusses the 2016 election and the impact of Hillary Clinton's campaign. He shares his thoughts on the current state of politics and the importance of understanding the power dynamics at play. The conversation covers various topics including the potential outcomes if Al Gore had been president during 9/11 and the Iraq War, the role of the Clintons in the Democratic Party, the treatment of Monica Lewinsky, the media's bias and failure to hold Trump accountable, the erosion of truth and the rise of authoritarianism, the need for Democrats to build their own media infrastructure, and the importance of messaging and confronting Trump effectively.

Takeaways

Bardella discusses the impact of Hillary Clinton's campaign and the 2016 election

He reflects on the changing dynamics of Capitol Hill and the rise of Trump.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding power dynamics in politics. The outcome of 9/11 and the Iraq War may have been different if Al Gore had been president instead of George W. Bush.

The Clintons' role in the Democratic Party is questioned, particularly in relation to issues of women's empowerment and MeToo.

The media's failure to hold Trump accountable and its bias towards false equivalencies is a major concern.

The erosion of truth and the rise of authoritarianism pose a threat to democracy.

Democrats need to build their own media infrastructure to effectively communicate their message.

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