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Derek Thompson

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

Democrats still think the currency of politics is money, while the currency of politics is actually attention, highlighting a significant difference between the two sides right now.

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE | Lex Fridman Podcast #462

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE | Lex Fridman Podcast #462

03/25/25

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