The Warning with Steve Schmidt Why "No Kings Day" is Focused on America's Future | A Conversation with Ezra Levin
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Oct 19, 2025 Ezra Levin, co-founder of the Indivisible movement, discusses the critical No Kings Day protests aimed at resisting authoritarianism. He emphasizes the need for accountability post-January 6 and advocates for grassroots political engagement. Levin highlights how independent movements pressure Democratic leaders and asserts that upcoming primaries provide a chance for meaningful change. They also discuss combating extremist influences on youth and the importance of local races in shaping national strategies.
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Nation Survived; Now Plan Anew
- We survived an attempt at permanent authoritarian rule and built a pro-democracy movement that stopped it.
- Now we must design reforms for a new era rather than recycling old policy agendas.
Prioritize Immediate Political Fights
- Focus on winning immediate fights and upcoming elections before long-term planning.
- Prioritize stopping the current shutdown, state elections, and shaping the 2026 Democratic platform.
Grassroots Vote To Hold Leadership Accountable
- Indivisible held an emergency meeting of 1,300 leaders and 92% voted to call for Chuck Schumer to step down.
- Grassroots Democrats have repeatedly shown up at Hands Off and No Kings protests to demand leverage be used.