Nomiki Konst

political analyst and radio host

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Political analyst and host of The Filter on Sirius radio; Bernie Sanders delegate on the 2016 DNC platform committee; founder of The Accountability Project an investigative news start-up that focuses on political corruption

Nomiki Konst on KCRW

Does “working class” mean what it used to? Is fracking getting more attention than it deserves? Plus, KCRW examines what came out of one culture war in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Should we re-frame our idea of ‘working class’ voters?

Does “working class” mean what it used to? Is fracking getting more attention than it deserves? Plus, KCRW examines what came out of one culture war in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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What does “MAGA” mean in 2024? Trump and Harris clash on poverty policy. Plus, KCRW discusses opponents of free school lunch programs.

Will Trump or Harrris’ anti-poverty talk appeal to the working class?

What does “MAGA” mean in 2024? Trump and Harris clash on poverty policy. Plus, KCRW discusses opponents of free school lunch programs.

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After surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump shared a new message of unity at the RNC. Does this signal a change in his GOP vision?

Trump recounts PA shooting, stumps heavily in winding RNC speech

After surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump shared a new message of unity at the RNC. Does this signal a change in his GOP vision?

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