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Conspiruality 253, the politics of abundance.

In order to have the future we want, we have to build and invent more of the things we need.

That's the central claim of Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's new book, Abundance.

They argue that Democrat-run cities and states have suffered self-inflicted wounds that are causing

a mass exodus to red states, where life is simply more affordable.

To stop the bleeding, Dems need to take action on a bold new vision that cuts through red tape

to improve people's lives and address the crises in housing, climate, health care, and politics.

But many on the left are suspicious.

Is this just Reaganomics wrapped up in the intellectualized language of the New York Times?

Is abundance the privileged prosperity gospel for white liberals?

So abundance is a big idea book.

What is it about?

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