This is “The State Of California.” The White House is maintaining that President Joe Biden will not drop out of the 2024 race despite rumblings across the political world that he should step down following last week's debate.

This is poised to be a pivotal moment in the election as even some Democrats are publicly questioning Biden's suitability for a second term, creating fissures in an otherwise united party front.

For a closer look, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by David McCuan, Chair and Professor of the Political Science Department at Sonoma State University.