Politics for ME (and You) with Graham Platner
4/29/20261 hr 29 min
As Democrats search for a new generation of leaders who can reconnect with working Americans, Jon is joined by Graham Platner, U.S. Senate candidate for Maine and military veteran, to understand what's driving his campaign. Together, they explore how his service informed his political vision, discuss why his message is resonating so powerfully with Maine voters, and examine what kind of Democratic politics could actually deliver for people. This episode is brought to you by: UPWORK - Visit https://upwork.com/tws right now and post your job for free. SMALLS - For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://Smalls.com/TWS. Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:
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First 90 secondsJon Stewart· Host0:00
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