Ryan Grim visited with Politics Done Right to discuss his striking interview with Senator Ted Cruz and his new book "The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution."
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In this interview.
- Ryan Grim's Background: Ryan Grim is an American author and journalist who has worked as the Washington D.C. bureau chief for The Intercept and has appeared on various political commentary platforms. Grim has recently written a book titled "The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution."
- Interview Style and Preparation: Grim discusses his approach to interviewing, emphasizing the importance of thorough research and preparation. He reflects on learning from Mehdi Hassan's interviewing style, which requires anticipating responses and being armed with facts to counter evasion and talking points.
- Political Commentary and Challenges: The discussion moves to Grim's political commentary, particularly an instance where he confronted Ted Cruz on issues related to Israel. Grim highlights the need for media figures to challenge prevailing narratives and biases, especially on sensitive topics like international conflicts.
- The Squad and Progressive Politics: Grim's book focuses on the emergence of 'The Squad' and their impact on American politics. He describes the journey of these progressive politicians as they navigate and challenge the established norms of Congress, bringing fresh energy and idealism to the political landscape.
- Future of Progressive Politics and The Squad's Challenges: The conversation concludes with speculations on the future of progressive politics in the U.S., particularly how organizations like AIPAC may influence the political fate of The Squad. Grim emphasizes the importance of understanding the challenges faced by progressive politicians in a predominantly traditional political environment.
Ryan Grim is the kind of journalist we need more of. He does not try to placate the person he is interviewing. His interviews and journalism are non-bloviating zones. Listen to the entire interview. It is well worth it.
