The overall context is the ongoing 2020 Democratic presidential primary race in the lead up to the Iowa caucuses.
The main focus of the episode is analyzing the dynamics and performances in the latest Democratic presidential primary debate.
The nominating contest is extensively discussed, particularly the perceived momentum for Bernie Sanders versus struggles for establishment candidates like Biden and Buttigieg.
The entire episode analyzes and discusses the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
The podcast episodes provided cover extensive analysis and discussion of the 2020 Democratic Primary, focusing on key events, candidates, and dynamics that unfolded during the race.
Episodes such as Preview: Election special on Build Pod Better podcast, Sanders Campaign Post-Mortem w/ Daniel Marans, and Super Tuesday: Current Affairs X SotB delve into the performance and strategies of candidates like Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, and Elizabeth Warren, as well as broader themes like media bias, identity politics, and the Democratic establishment's influence.
Other episodes, such as Thanks New Hampshire! On to Nevada... and PREVIEW: Fear and Loathing in Iowa City w/ Daniel Marans, focus on specific primary events like the New Hampshire primary and the Iowa caucuses, analyzing their significance and impact on the overall race.