Blue scare: the rising Democratic Socialists
Description
The Democratic Socialists of America are on the brink of capturing real power for the first time. But ahead of Zohran Mamdani’s probable election as New York mayor, the DSA has made its positions more politically palatable to a broader electorate. Is the DSA trying to ready itself for a greater role in American politics, beyond New York?
John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and James Bennet.
Features a clip from Paramount Pictures.
Runtime: 49.51
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