Now that the general election is set for a Biden v. Trump rematch, Ravi kicks off the show by running through the ten most important questions that will define the race.
Then Ravi talks with Adam Harris of The Atlantic about his recent article, "Private Equity Has Its Eyes on the Child-Care Industry." They discuss why a corporate takeover of child care poses concerns and explore sensible solutions to fix the crisis.
Shownotes:
Ten Questions to Define 2024
10. Will global issues have a significant impact on how people vote in November?
9. Will the situation at the southern border improve or deteriorate?
8. Will a third-party or independent candidate sway voters away from Biden or Trump?
7. Will Biden maintain and/or widen his current fundraising advantage?
6. Will either candidate face a health crisis before the election?
5. Who will Trump pick as his Vice President?
4. Will Biden be able to achieve his 2020 performance with communities of color? And, will Trump continue to pick up additional support in the Black community or will Biden gain support from non-college whites?
3. Will election turnout stay at 2020 levels? And, if not who will the dip affect more?
2. Will the economy hold steady, improve, retract — and how will voters perceive that?
1. Will Trump see a verdict before the Election? And, if convicted, will he go to prison?
With Haley’s Departure, the Rematch Between Biden and Trump Is Now Set (New York Times, 3/6/24)
The Super Tuesday Places Where Donald Trump Did Best—and Worst (Wall Street Journal, 3/6/24)
Voters Doubt Biden’s Leadership and Favor Trump, Times/Siena Poll Finds (New York Times, 3/2/24)
Americans Want the Immigration Bill Congress Won’t Pass, WSJ Poll Shows (Wall Street Journal, 3/7/24)
Biden Amasses Cash Lead as Trump Bleeds Money in 2024 Fight (Bloomberg, 2/29/24)
RFK Jr's campaign says he has enough signatures to get on ballot in Nevada (Fox News, 3/6/24)
Poll: 34% of voters think Biden would complete 2nd term if re-elected (Axios, 10/17/23)
Who Will Be Trump’s VP Pick? The Latest Veepstake Odds (New York Magazine, 3/7/24)
A fraying coalition: Black, Hispanic, young voters abandon Biden as election year begins (USA Today, 1/1/24)
Brighter Economic Mood Isn’t Translating Into Support for Biden (New York Times, 3/5/24)
Ranking Trump’s Cases, Hispanic Conservatives, Key To 2024 (Lost Debate, 3/5/24)
Child Care Crisis
Private Equity Has Its Eyes on the Child-Care Industry (The Atlantic, 2/21/24)
Can Child Care Be a Big Business? Private Equity Thinks So. (New York Times, 12/16/23)
Private-Equity’s Growth in Child Care Chains Imperils Access for Many Families, Research Finds (Early Learning Nation, 3/29/24)
Where Are Private Equity-Backed Child Care Programs Located? (Capita, 10/1/23)
Toddlers and Investors Aren’t Playmates: The Threat of Private Equity in Child Care (Capita, 3/7/23)
This is how much child care costs in 2024 (Care, 1/17/24)
From cash stipends to ‘It’s OK days’: The cost of child care crisis is making parental benefits the top issue for over half of companies (Fortune, 3/5/24)
America’s Sick Healthcare System with Bethany McLean (Lost Debate, 12/7/23)
Universities in the Hot Seat, Biden “Seizes” Drug Patents, Banning Hedge Funds from Housing (Lost Debate, 12/14/23)