Driving it Home

The 2nd Republican debate makes a lot of noise while Biden and Trump zero in on the auto strike to battle over the labor vote, skepticism of Green politics begins to rise, and Russel Brand gets #MeToo’d. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.  Support Independent Journalism: Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe   Topics Discussed In This Episode: [00:00] The second Republican Primary Debate - is Nikki Haley the donor-class front runner? [05:48] Trump speaks to auto workers amidst the recent strikes against Ford and GM, asks for union endorsement.  [14:45] How green politics is viewed skeptically in previously exploited nations, such as those in Eastern Europe. [17:45] Vivek’s gaffe / Too much noise, not enough signal from the GOP undercard [19:29] A discussion about the Russel Brand allegations, his career as a controversial-comedian-turned-leftist-icon and why the left is currently rejecting him