we are talking with dan kaufman about his piece "how nafta broke american politics," and we will startith fred in indianapolis, calling on the line for democrats. caller: good morning. dan, listening to you has brought tears to my eyes. finally you have got someone who can speak the truth about what happened back then with nafta. the only part you are not putting in, which i wish you would is, where american workers was at during that time. and the problem at that time, because they did not believe ross perot. they were just fooled and believing that all of these jobs would remain here in the united states, that they are going to be getting this work, and blue-collar workers in the republican party. the white man was really fooled by this, by that, by newt gingrich and the rest of the republican party out there. i mean, i could not understand. i cannot understand why they just did not catch on to what was going on. host: we will get a response from dan. guest: fred, thank you for your call. it is very heartbreaking story, and i'm sorry if it brought up some painful memories. i remember

host: are guest, dan kaufman is the author of the article how nafta broke american politics. you can find it in a new york times magazine at new york times.com/magazine. dan, thank you so much for being with us. guest: thank you. it was a real pleasure. host: still ahead on washington journal, washington post technology policy reporter cat zakrzewski will discuss the use of artificial intelligence in 2024. but first, open form. -- forum. you can call in. here are the lines. (202) 748-8001. that is for republicans. democrats, (202) 748-8000. independents, (202) 748-8002. we will be right back. ♪ >> attention, middle and high school students across america. it's time to make your voice heard. c-span's studentcam documentary contest 2025 is here. this is your chance to create a documentary that can inspire change, raise awareness and make an impact. your documentary should answer this years question. your message to the president, what issue is most important to you for your community? whether you are passionate about politics, the environment or community stories, studentcam is

and then dan kaufman, contribute in right or for the new york times magazine will talk about the impact the nafta trade agreement has on politics and presidential elections. also, a look at the use of artificial intelligence with cats at christie -- cat zakrzewski. washington journal starts now. ♪ host: this is washington journal for saturday, october 19. today is 17 days away, in addition to the white house, one third of u.s. senate seats are up for election along with all 435 house seats. we are asking you will you vote to reelect your member of congress? republicans, (202) 748-8001. democrats, (202) 748-8000. independents, (202) 748-8002. you can text your comments to (202) 748-8003. be sure to include your name and state. you can post your question or comment on facebook at facebook.com/c-span or on x at c-span wj. with that election 17 days away, early voting has started in many states across the country and we are asking you if you would vote to reelect your member of congress. i want to show you this from the washington post. congress might be headed for an election day double fl

coming up, dan kaufman contributing writer for the new york times magazine talks about the impact of the north american free trade agreement on politics and presidential elections and a look at the use of artificial intelligence in camign 2024 with washington post technology reporter. during the conversatn live or online at c-span.org. >> on saturday, tim walz really supporters in omaha, nebraska. omaha makes up most of nebraska's second congressional district. watch live starting at 6:15 p.m. eastern or online at c-span.org. and now the south korean ambassador to the u.s. talks about the navy shipbuilding programs. these remarks are part of a hudson institute event on strengthening the defense industrial base. unfortunately, with the wars in the middle east and europe, we've been reminded that we must be prepared to protect our interests with military force, should deterrents fail and we've seen what happens when deterrents fail, tragedy, death, destruction. and both of these conflicts have shown us in real-time the importance of scale and adaptability and cooperation in defense pro

and then dan kaufman, contribute in right or for the new york times magazine will talk about the impact the nafta trade agreement has on politics and presidential elections. also, a look at the use of artificial intelligence with cats at christie -- cat zakrzewski. washington journal starts now. ♪ host: this is washington journal for saturday, october 19. today is 17 days

coming up, dan kaufman for the new york times magazine talks about the impact of the north american freerade agreement on politics and presidential elections. and a look at the use of artificial intelligence in campaign 2024. c-span's washington journal, join the conversation live at 7:00 eastern on c-span, c-span now, or online at c-span.org. >> on saturday, 2024 demratic vice presidential nominee tim walz rally supporters in omaha, braska. omaha makes up most of nebraska second congressional district re democrats hope to flip a house seat and wind sile electoral vote. want to live stti at 6:15 p.m. on c-span, c-span now or c-span.org. >> a debate now between democratic senator jacky rosen and her publican challenger sam brown in nevada's 2024 u.s. nate race. they respondedo questions on the economy, housing shortage, and yucca mountainuclear waste dump. the race is rated as leans democrat. from newsnation, this is about one hour. ♪ >> and thank you. welcome to debate night in las vegas. welcome to both of our candidates. we appreciate you being here and welcome to everyone watching at