Kamala's Chances, Biden/Trump's Legacy

Published: July 26, 2024, 7:30 a.m.

In today\u2019s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the potential of Kamala Harris as a presidential nominee, President Biden\u2019s legacy, impact of COVID-19 on the economy and inflation, and the recent shifts in U.S. foreign relations and immigration policies.\n\n\U0001f525 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network:\xa0https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj\n\n--\nRECOMMENDED PODCASTS:\n\U0001f399\ufe0f1 to 100 | Hypergrowth Companies Worth Joining\nEvery week we sit down with the founder of a hyper-growth company you should consider joining. Our goal is to give you the inside story behind breakout, early stage companies potentially worth betting your career on. This season, discover how the founders of Modal Labs, Clay, Mercor, and more built their products, cultures, and companies.\nSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/70NOWtWDY995C8qDqojxGw\nApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1762756034\n-\n\U0001f399\ufe0f History 102 with WhatifAltHist\nEvery week, creator of WhatifAltHist Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg cover a major topic in history in depth -- in under an hour. This season will cover classical Greece, early America, the Vikings, medieval Islam, ancient China, the fall of the Roman Empire, and more.\nSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36Kqo3BMMUBGTDo1IEYihm\nApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-102-with-whatifalthists-rudyard-lynch-and/id1730633913\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj\n\n--\nSPONSORS: BEEHIIV | BABBEL | WORKOS\n\n\U0001f310 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new language with Babbel in just three weeks. Enjoy app lessons, live classes, and podcasts designed for real-world conversations. Get up to 60% off at https://get.babbel.com/econ102\n\n\U0001f41d Head to Beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth, to power your own. Connect with premium brands, scale your audience, and deliver a beautiful UX that stands out in an inbox. Go to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months\n\n\U0001f6e0\ufe0f Building an enterprise-ready SaaS app? WorkOS has got you covered with easy-to-integrate APIs for SAML, SCIM, and more. Join top startups like Vercel, Perplexity, Jasper & Webflow in powering your app with WorkOS. Enjoy a free tier for up to 1M users! Start now at https://bit.ly/WorkOS-Turpentine\n\n--\nSEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co\n--\nLINKS:\nNoahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/\n\n_\nTIMESTAMPS:\n(00:00) Intro\n(00:17) Kamala Harris's political prospects\n(05:04) Biden's legacy and presidential impact\n(11:07) Sponsors: Babbel | Beehiiv\n(13:42) COVID-19 vaccine release\n(16:03) Inflation and economic policies\n(22:53) Industrial policy and trade\n(28:48) Sponsor: WorkOs\n(29:49) Impact of Trump\u2019s presidency\n(33:54) Trump vs. Biden\n(38:37) Afghanistan withdrawal and the role of Trump and Biden\n(46:24) Ukraine: Biden administration's response\n(54:32) Biden's big challenge on immigration\n(58:00) Wrap