As Democrats search for a new generation of leaders who can reconnect with working Americans, Jon is joined by Graham Platner, U.S. Senate candidate for Maine and military veteran, to understand what's driving his campaign. Together, they explore how his service informed his political vision, discuss why his message is resonating so powerfully with Maine voters, and examine what kind of Democratic politics could actually deliver for people. Plus, Jon reacts to some kind words from Sean Hannity, Jared Kushner in Iran and a riddle!
00:00 - Intro
03:15 - Graham Platner Joins
04:00 - What Drove Graham to Run for Senate?
13:34 - Authenticity vs. Focus Groups
20:30 - Politics of Humanity
22:27 - The Roosevelt Blueprint
31:08 - Corporate Power & Wealth Capture
36:22 - Connecting Money to Value
42:55 - Lessons from the Planning Board
48:09 - How Did Graham Avoid the Alt-Right
53:39 - The Importance of Real Community
01:00:01 - The Democratic Establishment
01:04:20 - Organizing for the Future
01:15:47 - Jon's Post-Interview Reflections
01:19:41 - Listener Q&A & The Weekly Riddle