In this episode of Fostering Our Earth, Awoe is joined by Natalie Hernandez to reflect on Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 Presidential Election. They compare the emotional and political climate to 2016, discuss the Democratic Party's disconnect from its traditional base, and highlight the election's impact on environmental regulations, immigration, and the economy. Using their personal identities as a starting point, Awoe and Natalie share what they think this election means. With past Fostering Our Earth guests, Chris Asmar and Andrea Learned, also joining, the conversation emphasizes the importance and power of local community organizing, economic justice, and the interconnectedness between climate action with broader social justice movements!
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https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-11-06/how-5-key-demographic-groups-helped-trump-win-the-2024-election
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1259186815/zz-1a
https://apnews.com/article/election-harris-trump-women-latinos-black-voters-0f3fbda3362f3dcfe41aa6b858f22d12
Music:
Music by FASSounds, Alana Jordan, and Dvir Silver all on Pixabay. Sound effect by freesound_community on Pixabay.
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