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Progressive challengers in Colorado explain why they believe the Democratic Party has lost touch with working people—and how DSA politics could reshape the primary. In this condensed version of the full Breaking Points conversation, hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti talk with Malak Ciros and Julie Gonzalez about challenging entrenched Democrats, the appeal of Medicare for All, housing-first policy, universal care, and how the New York DSA victories changed the mood on the left. You’ll also hear their case for democratic socialism, fighting corruption, building a broad coalition against MAGA extremism, and responding to Gaza and corporate power. Get the core arguments, political strategy, and key policy ideas from the full episode in a short recap. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.