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The Democratic Socialists of America just hit 129,000 members, the most socialists in US history. So what do democratic socialists actually want? We watched two viral videos to find out, and it got weird fast. Is democratic socialism a real movement or a vibe with a membership card? Two guys, one from each side, try to answer it honestly. We first watched Beatrice Adler-Bolton, co-author of Health Communism, argue that getting in shape is fascist and the left should be proudly "dysgenic." Danny got confused and Henry tried to help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKeoXXgYNYA Then we watched DSA co-chair Megan Romer sit down with David Remnick on the New Yorker Radio Hour and did a play-by-play on her answers to some pretty basic questions. Some of them landed. Most were weird and sparked some debate between us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RWsHLvBntg Chookah Bogan is powered by Maneku, the AI built for real conversations on your show. Learn more at maneku.ai TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Henry is back: why Bro History went quiet 01:41 – Meet Chookah Bogan, the AI third chair 02:52 – Why we don't let AI write the show 05:56 – 129,000 members: the most socialists in US history 07:17 – Mamdani so far: NYC is still standing and crime keeps falling 11:05 – Video 1: "Being fit is fascist"? Decoding the dysgenic speech 15:21 – Henry's generous reading: eugenics, disposability, and Marx 21:50 – Danny's hot take: the DSA is the left's Tea Party 24:17 – Video 2: DSA co-chair Megan Romer with David Remnick 26:29 – Workplace democracy: should every barista get a vote? 29:02 – Chookah checks: 706 Starbucks stores have unionized 33:19 – $500K union jobs and whether baristas are skilled labor 39:02 – Collective bargaining, Big Pharma, and the Medicare for All logic 41:02 – Owning the means of production: Google, Apple, power, water 42:49 – Why Marx would hate this: "a kinder, gentler capitalism" 45:26 – DSA is an umbrella: Bernie types, tankies, and open communists 52:06 – Romer says it out loud: this is not social democracy 54:05 – Who is "working class"? Romer vs Mamdani's $1 million line 57:47 – Chookah checks LeBron's net worth 01:01:10 – Retire the term "working class"? Factories vs Starbucks vs Deloitte 01:03:15 – Danny built an AI company. Is he the owner class now? 01:05:14 – Plumbers vs Bezos: Amazon drivers and the piss bottles (fact-checked) 01:10:02 – DSA snubbed Hillary in 2016 and Harris in 2024 01:12:06 – Jacobin's "guerrilla insurgency" inside the Democratic Party 01:18:34 – Open borders: the immigration non-answer 01:23:21 – Danny's actual immigration plan 01:27:47 – Why "it's the immigrants" stopped working in 2026 01:33:50 – "Tax the hell out of millionaires." How much? No number. 01:36:26 – "The rich" is the left's version of "the immigrants" 01:39:23 – The Israel red line and a suspicious jump cut 01:43:01 – One state, two states, or Canaan 01:49:00 – The Haaretz report: did Netanyahu know before October 7? 01:51:05 – DSA's 2028 shortlist: Fain, Nelson, AOC, Khanna 01:53:29 – Chookah recaps the entire episode 01:55:33 – Outro: Substack, Maneku, and getting back on schedule Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory https://brohistory.substack.com/ #DemocraticSocialism #Mamdani #BroHistory #Socialism #DSA #ZohranMamdani #WorkingClass #Unions #USPolitics #NYC #PoliticsPodcast #Maneku #349 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Kirk’s assassination shook the entire political world. On today's episode, we upack what we know so far: the shocking footage, personal reactions, conspiracy theories pointing fingers at Israel, Russia, Antifa, and beyond — plus what we’re learning about the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson. We also examine the FBI’s controversial handling of the case, the rumored “destroyed note,” and how media narratives are shaping public opinion. Timestamps: 00:00 – Processing the shock of Kirk’s assassination 02:00 – Why even critics felt grief 05:30 – Kirk’s political force & Turning Point USA’s role 10:30 – The conspiracy theories: Israel, Zionist donors & motive 18:00 – Was Kirk turning against Israel? Or strengthening ties? 26:00 – Zoomers, youth politics & Israel skepticism 30:00 – National Review, conservative circles, and “grooming” politics 44:00 – Theories about Robinson, his Discord chats, and bullet inscriptions 55:00 – Ken Klippenstein’s report: who was Robinson really? 1:25:00 – The “destroyed note” & FBI Director Cash Patel’s shaky claims 1:40:00 – Why sloppy FBI work could blow up the case 1:42:00 – Final reflections: skepticism, empathy, and the need for truth Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brohistory.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #336 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, there’s a real place in Ohio called Hitler Pond — and no, it’s not what you think. On today's episode, we dive deep into the strange but true story of the Ohio Hitlers — a German-American pioneer family with zero connection to the Nazis — and how World War I triggered one of the ugliest backlashes against immigrants in U.S. history. From lynchings in the name of “patriotism” to German language bans and Beethoven getting canceled, we explore the dark side of American nativism and what it reveals about identity, propaganda, and assimilation. We even trace how these events may have influenced Adolf Hitler’s obsession with race, immigration, and “living space.” Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brohistory.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #334 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in broad daylight with a homemade shotgun. But the real story? It wasn’t political extremism. It was personal. In this episode, we break down how Japan’s most influential modern leader was killed by a man with a vendetta against a powerful religious group—the Unification Church. We explore Japan’s eerie history of political assassinations, the cult's strange ties to government, and how loneliness and disillusionment are reshaping modern societies. This is the wildest story you've never heard—all 100% true. Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://brohistory.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #332 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, our friend Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Joe makes the case that a nuclear armed Iran could be better for the US than you might think. From there, we cover way too much to put in a description, so have a listen and find out for yourself. Joe's recent article: https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/a-nuclear-iran-isnt-americas-problem/ Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://brohistory.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ #330 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we unpack the wild true story of Erhard Milch — the Luftwaffe mastermind with Jewish blood — and the messy reality behind Nazi racial laws. From forged paternity claims to exemptions signed by Hitler himself, we explore how ideology bent under the weight of war, power, and personal connections. Featuring field marshals, Mischlinge soldiers, and a Nazi first lady raised by a Jew, this is history at its most ironic — and unsettling. Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory https://brohistory.substack.com/⁠⁠ #328 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Episode, we continue the conversation about Elon Musk, comparing him to historical power players of the past. Less spicy than last time, but will still annoy some people lol. Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory https://brohistory.substack.com/april2025 P.S. Substack membership is on sale now through April 30th! For Just $1 per month for the first year, you'll get access to exclusive Substack only episodes and ad-free main eps! And, if you want to try before you buy, you can subscribe to a free plan now and listen to one episode of your choosing on the house. #325 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices