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Graham Platner Thinks a Political Revolution Is Coming

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The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine on his controversies, contradictions and pitch for radical change. * Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com * Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast * For transcripts and...

Highlights

In this episode, the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine discusses his journey from a viral video to a high-stakes campaign, his controversial past, and his vision for a working-class revolution. He shares his candid views on masculinity, military service, and the need for a fundamental shift in Democratic strategy.
08:34
I have 15,000 volunteers in the state of Maine.
14:13
Democrats lost men by abandoning the working class
38:37
I am ashamed of the destruction we caused.
58:55
Democrats need a theory of power, not just management.
1:01:51
Democrats have a theory of management, Republicans have a theory of power.
1:17:19
Generational shift in politics by 2028

Chapters

From Oyster Farmer to Senate Candidate: A Working-Class Revolution
00:00
Why I'm Confident I Can Beat Susan Collins
11:06
The Trauma of War and My Journey to Becoming Anti-War
35:46
On Armed Resistance and the Real Path to Political Power
49:38
Democrats Need a Theory of Power, Not Just Management
1:01:51
Personal Growth, Building Bridges, and the Future of Politics
1:14:19

Transcript

Lulu Garcia-Navarro: So, you're saying, with Hilton Honors, I can use points for a free night stay anywhere? Graham Platner: Anywhere. Lulu Garcia-Navarro: What about fancy places like the Canopy in Paris? Graham Platner: Yeah, Hilton Honors, baby. Lul...