Not to say you have to agree with what he's saying, but I'd say these aren't right wing talking points and there's certainly no lack of passion (and soul) in what he's saying.

The start of this discussion was the meaning of "bottom up" when talking about sweeping reforms.
The difference between actually listen to the opinions of different groups and integrating them in your decision vs. deciding *for* them based on your own (limited) insight.

Of course everyone was only interested in that bread-price-fixing stuff but he talked about being angry in that interview with the NYT editorial board in 2020 (recorded probably end of 2019).

I'd say he's "making the donor class comfortable" b/c he's competent and when he's talking about higher taxes for rich people the motivation is using that money efficiently to help poor people rather than make rich people cry.

On showing commitment to a two-states-solution

There are some clips getting discussed of @petebuttigieg.bsky.social 's conversation on Pod Save America that were cut a little short.
Here are some additional clips.

On the "moral catastrophe" that's happening.

I think an underrated reason why Pete's words get attention and stay in your memory is the flow and rhythm.
From being structured like a verse of a poem to a piece of classical music, with repetitions, changes in volume and tempo, contrasting themes and large arches.