Efforts to oust President Joe Biden from the upcoming election continue as prominent congressional leaders, funders, and lobbyists pressure Biden to drop out.  Zev reveals the campaign is not driven by voters but rather the professional political operatives of the Democratic Party and exposes the impact on campaign funding, internal polling, and the broader implications for American democracy. Zev underscores the importance of respecting the democratic process and voter choice, while expressing concerns over the political and media maneuvers that may undermine Biden's presidency and, by extension, democracy itself. Additionally, Zev explores potential consequences of Trump’s candidacy and the geopolitical ramifications.

00:00 Biden Faces Renewed Calls to Drop Out

00:26 The Orchestrated Effort Against Biden

01:28 The Test of Democracy

02:50 The Role of Voters in Democracy

03:28 The Normalization of Donald Trump

03:55 Personal Reflections on Authoritarianism

05:20 The Democratic Process and Biden's Mandate

06:25 The Pressure from Funders and Elites

08:51 Biden's Policies and Their Impact

13:10 The Billionaire Influence

14:57 Biden's Fight for Democracy

17:25 The Internal Struggle Within the Democratic Party

18:32 The Importance of Respecting the Voters' Choice

20:53 The Global Implications of U.S. Leadership

25:04 The Final Chapter: Biden's Determination

36:26 Supporting Independent Journalism

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