2020 Election Rhetoric: Confrontation Vs. Neighborliness

Professor Burke discusses the potential for real change and equal opportunity in the US, highlighting the multicultural nature of current protest movements and the shift from top-down to bottom-up power. She addresses the challenges of measuring transformational change and the varied responses across US states. The discussion also covers the potential impact on the upcoming US elections, contrasting Trump's divisive approach with Biden's focus on reconciliation and neighborliness.

How does the speaker describe the difference in police violence between the current protests and those in the 1960s?

What factors contribute to the hope for transformational change in the current protest movement?

What challenges are mentioned regarding measuring transformational change in ethnic minority representation?

In what ways do the political strategies of Trump and Biden differ according to the speaker?

What does the speaker suggest about Americans' preferences regarding neighborliness versus confrontation?