Topic: Netroots Nation

6 chapters across the catalog

Bad Optics
Episode 741 2:45:52 - 2:50:02

741: Bad Optics

Martin O'Malley, Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley was booed at a liberal convention for saying "all lives matter" in addition to "black lives matter." The hosts discuss the divisiveness of the movement and cite ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, who questioned why the phrase "all lives matter" is considered offensive. They argue that the movement's rhetoric is becoming increasingly restrictive and politically correct.

Losers to Lions
Episode 740 1:12:40 - 1:15:35

740: Losers to Lions

Bernie Sanders, Corporate Media Critique

Bernie Sanders addresses a crowd at Netroots Nation, criticizing the consolidation of media by multinational corporations and the dominance of right-wing talk radio. He praises independent bloggers and internet analysts for providing a vision that corporate media ignores. The hosts note that Sanders' critique of media analysis aligns with their own mission.

Losers to Lions
Episode 740 1:15:36 - 1:22:51

740: Losers to Lions

Elizabeth Warren, Netroots Nation 2015 Speech

Elizabeth Warren delivers a high-energy speech at Netroots Nation, framing the U.S. as a fundamentally progressive nation. She lists recent "wins" such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's actions, the legalization of gay marriage, and the removal of the Confederate flag. The hosts criticize her delivery as "insufferable" and "phony," comparing her enthusiasm to the Howard Dean scream.

Losers to Lions
Episode 740 1:22:52 - 1:25:58

740: Losers to Lions

Elizabeth Warren, Sarah Palin and Donald Trump

Elizabeth Warren mocks Sarah Palin's analysis of her policies and labels Donald Trump a "clown" and a "racist." She asserts that the American people understand that "Black Lives Matter." The hosts point out the lack of racial diversity on the Netroots Nation board of directors despite Warren's rhetoric on inclusion.

Appification Generation
Episode 636 2:17:56 - 2:31:15

636: Appification Generation

Elizabeth Warren Netroots Nation Speech and 2016 Candidacy

Senator Elizabeth Warren delivers a high-energy "We Believe" speech at the Netroots Nation conference in Detroit. The hosts analyze the speech as a definitive presidential primary pitch, noting her populist rhetoric on Wall Street, student debt, and "science." They suggest Warren is successfully outflanking Hillary Clinton by appealing to the progressive grassroots of the Democratic Party.

Chillies in the Antilles
Episode 223 1:18:22 - 1:21:37

223: Chillies in the Antilles

Netroots Nation Conference, Tarryl Clark Campaign

At the Netroots Nation blogging conference, Democratic candidate Tarryl Clark used "take back our country" rhetoric in her campaign against Michele Bachmann. The hosts mock the use of this phrase by the party currently in power. They also criticize the visual presentation and speaking style of the participants at the progressive event.