Democrats spent the third night of their convention pitching themselves as the party of freedom. In this conversation, my producer Annie Galvin joined me on the show to take a deep look at that messaging. Why do Democrats see an opportunity in this election to seize an idea that Republicans have monopolized for decades? What’s the meaning of “freedom” that Democrats seem to be embracing? And how does this message square with other Democratic Party values, like belief in the ability of government to do good? Mentioned: How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs. This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced and hosted by Annie Galvin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, with Kate Sinclair and Mary Marge Locker. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Aman Sahota. Our senior editor is Claire Gordon. The show’s production team also includes Rollin Hu, Elias Isquith and Kristin Lin. Original music by Isaac Jones. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser.
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From New York Times Opinion this is the Ezra Klein show.
It is Thursday, August 22.
We just saw the third day of the Democratic National Convention, an evening dedicated to the Democrats evolving theory and message on freedom.
I'm joined today by my producer, Annie Galvin.
Annie, welcome to the show.
Thank you for having me.
So, as you mentioned, the stated theme of last night at the DNC was a fight for our freedoms.
And from the jump, we heard a lot about freedom.
Tonight, let's talk about freedom.
This election is about our rights, our freedoms, our democracy, and our future.
Kamala Harris is fighting for our freedom.
Kamala Harris is fighting for our families.
Kamala Harris is fighting for our future together.
Kamala Harris cares deeply about other people.