Hour 2: The Democratic Socialists of America shouldn't be taken lightly
About this episode
Newell discusses the Fair Share Plus program with Nyka Scott and the implications of the Democratic Socialists of America gaining traction in upcoming elections.
This hour, Newell has on Nyka Scott, Entergy Louisiana Vice President of Customer Service, to explain how the Fair Share Plus program works, why Entergy says residential customers are protected, what the Meta project means for economic development in Richland Parish, and why local teachers are already seeing the impact. Then, Newell talks about the concerns over Democratic Socialists of America experiencing an unprecedented wave of primary victories during the 2026 midterm election cycle, positioning dozens of its endorsed candidates for the November general elections.
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