In this episode of The Ezra Klein Show, Faiz Shakir, Bernie Sanders's 2020 campaign manager, discusses the necessity of class-first populism to reconnect the Democratic Party with working-class voters post-Trump victory. The conversation highlights the party's challenges in addressing economic inequality and cultural disconnect, alongside critiques of President Biden's messaging. Shakir emphasizes that the Democrats must authentically engage with community struggles to maintain support, particularly for policies like Medicare for All. The discourse reflects broader tensions within the party about its future direction and identity.