🎧 It’s All Semantics digs into the words we use in politics — and how those words get weaponized.
In this episode, we explore how Republicans have mastered the art of framing — twisting terms like “woke,” “freedom,” or even “family values” into political cudgels. Meanwhile, Democrats often get caught flat-footed, fighting battles on rhetorical terrain the Right already controls. From dog whistles to culture-war buzzwords, we look at how language shapes perception, policy, and power.
👉 The takeaway? Words aren’t just words. They’re strategy. And if Democrats want to win, we can’t just react to the Right’s spin — we need to reclaim the language and tell our own story.
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