How Trump Could Be Reelected—and How Democrats Can Stop Him

How Trump Could Be Reelected—and How Democrats Can Stop Him

How Trump Could Be Reelected—and How Democrats Can Stop Him

Thomas Frank on the reelection scenario, Adam Hochschild on guns, and Gary Younge’s return to Muncie.

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Trump is the most unpopular president in history—but could he be reelected in 2020? Thomas Frank says it wouldn’t be hard—if the economy continues to boom and wages go up, even a little. But the Democrats can stop him—if they change their ways.

Also: Adam Hochschild on guns in Trump’s America after the Parkland shootings. He talks about armed militias, about the law in Iowa that permits the carrying of loaded guns in public by people who are blind, and about why the Koch Brothers are major funders of the NRA—even though they are not especially enthusiastic about guns.

Also: Gary Younge returns to Muncie, Indiana, to talk to Trump supporters—and opponents—a year after Trump took office. He found supporters still enthusiastic, and opponents mobilized as never before. Gary spent the month leading up to the 2016 election in that rust belt city.

 

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