Trigger WarninG: Why are EVs so Political?
Episode 97
If you listen to just one podcast episode this summer, this is it. Expert guest, Mike Murphy, a seasoned political media consultant renowned for his work in high-profile campaigns, including those for Sen. John McCain and governors like Mitt Romney and Arnold Schwarzenegger joins the show today to talk about the intersection of politics and the EV market. We dive into a new challenge impacting EV adoption in the United States: a growing political and cultural rift that influences how consumers perceive EVs based on their political identities. Mike Murphy shares his insights on why this divide is emerging, its potential effects on widespread EV acceptance, and strategies to overcome these barriers at the retail level. Press play on this episode to laugh, learn and get fired up about EV adoption in America!
This episode is sponsored by The EV Politics Project, a bipartisan effort to better understand the growing divide between Republicans and Democrats (and Independents) over Electric Vehicle adoption. Learn more at evpolitics.org
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