25 min

Episode 28 - Author/Journalist Ross Benes Clusterf*cked

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Ross Benes grew up in small town Nebraska, surrounded by Republicans.  Now he lives in Brooklyn.  His book "Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold" details Nebraska's move rightward but is also a personal story about understanding both rural and urban cultures, and how to bridge that divide. Ross and Roger discuss the misconceptions about rural voters and how Democrats can be competitive in Nebraska again. 

Ross Benes grew up in small town Nebraska, surrounded by Republicans.  Now he lives in Brooklyn.  His book "Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold" details Nebraska's move rightward but is also a personal story about understanding both rural and urban cultures, and how to bridge that divide. Ross and Roger discuss the misconceptions about rural voters and how Democrats can be competitive in Nebraska again. 

25 min

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