In this timely and passionate episode, host Dean Charles responds to the turbulent political climate following the U.S. bombing of Iran, growing unrest at home, and the visible fracture within the Democratic Party. With a sense of urgency, Dean announces the launch of a powerful new series dedicated to defining what moderate, center-left Democrats truly stand for.

Dean delivers a fiery critique of the party’s current direction, warning that the increasing dominance of socialist ideology and DEI extremism is alienating the majority of Democrats who still identify as moderates. He challenges listeners to reflect on foundational Democratic values invoking Martin Luther King Jr., JFK, and the importance of true equality as he lays the groundwork for a new political vision.

If you've ever wondered where the center-left voice went, this episode marks its return.

In This Episode:

• [00:07] Dean’s reaction to the bombing of Iran and political uncertainty

• [01:08] Introducing the new “Core Principles” series for moderate Democrats

• [02:13] Concerns about socialists in the Democratic Party

• [03:00] Series structure and purpose

• [03:50] What happens if moderates are forced out of the party

• [05:15] First Episode: Focus on equality

  
  

Notable Quotes

• [01:20] “Our principles don’t jive with the socialists, and I don’t believe the socialists and capitalists can coexist in the same party.” — Dean Charles

• [03:40] “If the socialists take over the Democratic Party, we're just going over to the Republicans. I'll take my fight to the Republicans. That's just the bottom line.” — Dean Charles

• [04:33] "People see billionaires and people with hundreds of billions. They feel left out because that's all they see on social media, and they don't feel equal” — Dean Charles

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