Are Socialists Rising in U.S. Politics? Key Midterm Races, What to Watch Next, and Why It Matters
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of socialist candidates in U.S. politics and their implications for the Democratic Party and upcoming midterm elections.
With the success Democratic Socialists of America candidates (and those adjacent with progressive platforms) in the early Midterm primary races, is the Democratic Party having a reckoning? And what does Pres. Trump have to do with it? A quick, but thorough overview so you have what to know and why it matters for the weeks ahead. 00:00 Socialists Storming Gates? 01:23 Why Politics Matters 02:35 Trump Parallel And Pendulum 05:44 Why Socialism Headlines 06:50 Defining Democratic Socialism 08:57 Midterms And NYC Signal 11:06 Michigan Swing State Upset 12:52 Abdul El Sayed Speech Clip 14:22 What The Win Means 18:08 Wisconsin Candidate Preview 19:18 Wrap Up And Viewer Questions SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews
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