On with Kara Swisher Rachel Maddow on Trump, Biden’s Dilemma & America’s Fascist History
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Jul 15, 2024 
Rachel Maddow, host of "The Rachel Maddow Show" and a best-selling author, dives deep into America's turbulent political landscape. She discusses the urgent calls for President Biden's resignation and the looming Trump threat. Maddow highlights her latest podcast, "Ultra," which uncovers far-right extremism and its historical roots. The conversation draws parallels between the past and present, emphasizing the need to safeguard democracy against authoritarianism and conspiracy theories, offering a thought-provoking perspective on America’s current crises.
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Current American Struggle
- America faces a struggle with authoritarian intentions, threatening its democracy.
- This struggle has historical precedents, echoing past fights against anti-democratic forces.
Recurring Authoritarianism
- Anti-democratic forces in America never truly disappear; they go dormant and resurface.
- Forgetting these forces allows them to return without public understanding of their past defeats.
Biden's Dilemma
- The existential threat is Donald Trump winning, especially with a landslide, potentially ending future elections.
- Democrats face a difficult decision on Biden, balancing his recent wins against current poll predictions.
