The Daily Beast Podcast Why Project 2025 Is Much Scarier Than Biden Being Re-Elected
Jul 14, 2024
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.
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Elder Abuse
- Adam Kinzinger describes how manipulative political rhetoric, often targeting elderly people, leads to radicalization.
- He labels this exploitation "elder abuse," highlighting how seniors are being manipulated into donating money they need for essential expenses.
Second American Revolution
- Kevin Roberts, head of the Heritage Foundation, discusses Project 2025 and the radical left.
- He claims the right is winning and frames the current political climate as a "second American revolution."
Dangerous Ideologies
- Danielle Moody expresses concern over the increasing boldness of extremist rhetoric.
- She points out that discussions about Biden's age distract from the dangerous ideologies openly espoused by certain figures.