Unity, Millennial Cringe, And Overwhelming Relief Abound at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Podcast:The Political Scene | The New Yorker Published On: Wed Aug 21 2024 Description: The New Yorker staff writer Andrew Marantz joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss the sights, sounds, and broader implications of the Democratic National Convention. Marantz describes a convention defined by feelings of unity and a profound sense of relief among party insiders. Plus, they reflect on the D.N.C.’s use of what Marantz describes as “cringe-millennial” culture.This week’s reading: Proud and Impassioned, Joe Biden Passes the Torch at the D.N.C., by Evan Osnos. The Obamas’ Rousingly Pragmatic Call to Action at the D.N.C., by Vinson Cunningham To discover more podcasts from The New Yorker, visit newyorker.com/podcasts. To send feedback on this episode, write to themail@newyorker.com.