Why Project 2025 Is Much Scarier Than Biden Being Re-Elected
Jul 14, 2024
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Vox journalist Zach Beauchamp discusses the dangers of Project 2025. The podcast covers elder exploitation, misinformation, and threats to democracy. They delve into coded language in politics, navigating extremism, and advocating for democratic norms.
Americans are distracted by Biden's age, ignoring Project 2025's potential dangers.
Radicalizing senior citizens through fear tactics poses a serious threat to vulnerable individuals.
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