Evan Barker, former Democratic operative and author of Nothing Left, joins Jimmy for a wide-ranging discussion about how the party she once championed abandoned the working class in favor of identity politics and donor interests, culminating in her disillusionment at the 2024 DNC. She reveals behind-the-scenes betrayals, including Bernie Sanders’ close friendship with Chuck Schumer and progressives like AOC who she says "rolled over" to establishment pressure after initially challenging the system. Barker condemns AOC’s dismissal of the "woke" era as just "crazy," arguing that the movement destroyed careers—including journalist Lee Fang’s—and drove working-class voters toward Trump. She concludes that the Democratic Party remains captured by the donor class and has learned nothing from its electoral defeats. Evan Barker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evanwch Evan Barker’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668213176 Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.