Author Upton Sinclair For Governor of California

The transcript discusses California's ability to produce abundant food and goods, yet highlights the paradox of significant poverty within the state. It mentions the financial burden on the state due to public charities and proposes that people should have access to land and factories to become self-sufficient. The speaker announces their candidacy for the Democratic primaries, aiming to present a program to end poverty in California, and mentions having written a book detailing their ideas.

What role has the speaker been asked to take in the Democratic Party?

What is the purpose of the book written by the speaker?