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Dr. Steve presents a grim picture of contemporary democracy—what scholars label "post-democracy"—where elections are held, but the populace no longer trusts the political process. The ruling elites have effectively become unaccountable, dismissing the will of the people and retreating into a self-perpetuating aristocracy.
Mainstream media and political establishment portray populists as dangerous or unfit, fueling narratives that discredit their legitimacy. Headlines from outlets like The New Yorker, Washington Post, and Vox consistently frame populism as a threat, but these are revealed as projections by elites attempting to maintain their dominance.