Best Groundwork DSA Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 177: Are you a Critical Supporter of Zohran Mamdani? 37:26

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We are, once again, so back ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 176: Supersaturation Summer 39:57

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This one is pretty late: if it is no longer relevant, then isn't that, in itself, a statement about the current state of pop culture? ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America…

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Ep 175: Convention Debrief, feat. Chris Maisano & Neal Meyer 50:55

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We debrief Convention with a couple people who were there ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 174: Anti-1M1V, feat. Ramsin Canon 34:45

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Protect Convention article ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 173: 1 Member 1 Vote (pro), with Groundwork 1:00:08

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groundworkdsa.com ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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DSA for our Ecosocialist Future 59:18

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A discussion with Green New Deal Campaign Commission (GNDCC) members on DSA's role to put people and planet before profit. ✅ Vote YES on the CR03: 2025 GNDCC Convention Resolution! If you are a delegate, pledge your support at dsagnd.org/2025delegatesurvey 🚫 Vote NO on R14! It will deauthorize GNDCC and end all the strong work the commission has be…

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Fight Fascism, Build DSA 30:21

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Groundwork and friends discuss socialist strategy and how DSA can fight back against the Trump administration! We're organizing for DSA to become a genuine mass political party. That means an organization in the millions, that anyone whose values align with ours can easily hear about, understand, support, join, and learn to organize in. Read our vi…

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Solidarity Melts ICE: Multiracial Organizing in DSA 55:34

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Building a mass multiracial working class organization is the only real defense against fascism. DSA-LA, Metro Detroit DSA, and other Groundwork chapter leaders discuss how they have been organizing to fight back through this moment, how we've approached multiracial organizing in DSA, and how we can keep strengthening our work across the country to…

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DSA for All: One Member One Vote 55:12

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A panel and open discussion on our resolutions to bring real democracy to DSA: giving every member a direct vote on national leadership and federal endorsements. Read the full text of our resolutions Check out these articles on Member Democracy in DSA: Members are Members: 1 Member 1 Vote for National Leadership by Daniel C. All Power to the Member…

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Flying the Red Flag in Red States: Socialist Organizing in the South 1:02:42

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Sean C, from Richmond DSA and Groundwork's NPC candidates, Frances G., Ashik S., Carl R., and Sumter A. discuss the challenges, opportunities, and strategies of organizing in the South. Recorded on Zoom July 21, 2025. Link to the video: https://youtu.be/vQ5M9TrvJjoBy Groundwork DSA

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NPC for All 1:06:16

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Zohran & DSA 1:00:40

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Groundwork NYC-DSA members and Zohran campaign staffers discuss Zohran Mamdani's historic win in the NYC mayoral democratic primary and what this means for the future of DSA and our movement. Recorded on Zoom on July 7, 2025. Hosted by Alejandra Q. Song credit: Get It Right by Yasmine Hamdan Link to the video: https://youtu.be/JOYIpksPJRQ…

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Ep 172: Brandon Johnson and Zohran Mamdani, with Chicago DSA 49:27

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Elena joins us to discuss similarities and differences between Chicago and New York City politics, as well as to make some recommendations for folks headed to Convention. Chicago DSA - Where to Find Us chicagodsa.org @chicagodsa on Instagram and Bluesky [email protected] - general inquiries Midwest Socialist: midwestsocialist.com electoral@chicag…

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Ep 171: Zohran Post-Election Analysis, feat. Sterling 54:22

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Our favorite electoral ball-knower returns ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 170: Zohran Won! feat. Michael Lange 53:50

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Read michaellange.nyc ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 169: zohranfornyc.com/events 30:03

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No 👏 moral 👏 victories 👏 ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 168: We Want Bread and Roses Too--More Caucus Talk on NatCon, feat. BnR 45:56

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Hot, steamy sects in your area!!! ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 167: South Korea's #Resistance, feat. David Nuñez 49:26

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What can we leftists in the US learn from our comrades in South Korea? Journalist David Nuñez is here to tell us. ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 166: LA melts ICE, feat. Noah of LA-DSA 55:13

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Noah is back to provide the scoop on what's happening in LA. Listen to the end for the best Trump impression we have had on the show to date. ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America…

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Ep 165: Conventions Matter, feat. David Duhalde 57:10

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Stay tuned for lots more convention content! Here's David's article: https://www.socialistmajority.com/theagitator/conventions-matter ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America…

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Ep 164: Libbing Out on Human Rights 30:20

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Libbing out so hard on human rights rn ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 163: Allen Iverson Ruined Education 41:25

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How is me doing the reading going to make them better? ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 162: Copacabana Black Bloc 41:58

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At the copa, Copacabana The spot with greatest potential for class solidarity north of Havana ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 161: Getting Mad at Governors 45:27

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Susan's on Reddit now ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 160: Die Linke, feat. Jan van Aken 54:02

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Turns out we have a lot to learn from leftists in Germany. ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 159: Generation Cuomo 45:20

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We heard y'all like hearing about generational divides and politics. ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 158: Left on Tariffs 43:41

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Any job can be a good job, just add this one simple ingredient right-wing influencers don't want you to know about. ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America…

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Ep 157: Never Skip Leg Day 43:56

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The squat rack at the Democratic Party HQ is just gathering dust rn ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 156: Detention at Columbia 57:39

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A Columbia grad student joins Scott and Susan to fill them in on the US's preeminent clown college. ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 155: We Have Realignment At Home 37:22

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Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 154: Socialists Ruined New York 33:10

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Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 153: Upstate New York For Real This Time feat. Hannah Shvets & Jorge DeFendini 42:51

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Let's learn about Ithaca! ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 152: Going Up... river with Councilmember Giselle Martinez & Daniel Atonna 1:06:54

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https://danielforpk.com/ https://www.martinezfornewburgh.com/ ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 151: Liberal International Order 50:48

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A popcorn episode with the return of Meathead Minute ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 150: Labor for an Arms Embargo, feat. Abdullah Farooq & Griffin Mahon 53:27

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Welcome to the sesquicentennial ep, y'all! Abdullah and Griffin stop by the studio to discuss their campaign for an NLC resolution and the place of labor and political action in putting an end to Israeli violence in Gaza Here are the links referenced: Evidence of Maersk Shipments to Israeli Military NLC resolution for Labor for an Arms Embargo DSA …

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Ep 149: Casual Corruption 37:18

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Influencers don't want you to know this one simple trick. It's an infinite democracy glitch. ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 148: Organize the Memes! feat. Organizer Memes 1:00:24

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Happy Valentine's Day, comrades! Organizer Memes is in the virtual studio! Learn their backstory, what they think the left writ large needs to do to meet the moment, and how you and your chapter/org could learn how to meme from the pros. ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Te…

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Ep 147: Rage Against the Libs 38:29

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For more on immigration polling: cnn article ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 146: Hope Corps 49:49

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It's a popcorn episode. ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 145: THOT-Crime 44:46

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Tune in for Trump's first two weeks in office (for the second time) and stick around for Trots and THOTs. ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 144: We Are the Union—Worker to Worker Organizing with Eric Blanc 52:37

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Book Launch in NYC Eric Blanc stops by to talk with Scott and Susan about his new book, We Are the Union ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 143: Working Class Organizing at Starbucks with Charlie & Morgan 1:06:15

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sbworkersunited.org Scott and Susan talk with two Starbucks workers about their ongoing union organizing, contract fight, and what it means for the whole fast food industry. We also answer the burning question: are baristas Real Workers™? ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah T…

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Ep 142: How to do Trump 2.0 45:14

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Inauguration doesn't augur well ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 141: DEI Wildfires, feat. Leslie Chang & William Prince 59:50

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dsa.la/emergency William and Leslie take a break from a busy day of looting to fill Scott and Susan in on who really started the LA fires (hint: it's not the Resnicks). ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of Ame…

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Ep 140: New York Nativism, feat. Sebastian Baez 58:27

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Stylianos and Sebastian from Astoria chat with Susan from Flushing about transplants, congestion pricing, and whether the store on the corner is a deli or a bodega ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America…

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Ep 139: Disciplined Socialists of America 49:59

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We are so back ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis

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Ep 138: DSA Electoral on Building a Party, feat. Katie Sims, Chanpreet Singh, & David Vibert 52:31

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Katie Sims, Chanpreet Singh, & David Vibert are here to talk about DSA's National Electoral Commission (NEC) and its place in a US that is terminally disillusioned (and rightfully so) with the Democratic Party. Go check out electoral.dsausa.org for more on the NEC Also check out twitch.tv/demsocialists ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership…

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Ep 137: Does the Left Hate Men? feat. Genevieve Rand 1:03:00

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Scott argued online and then we turned into an episode. The article from which Genevieve quotes can be found here: https://www.bannedinyourstate.com/p/save-the-males-part-2-devils-bargain ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democrati…

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Ep 136: Ultraliberalism, feat. Ramsin Canon 57:08

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Ramsin Canon stops by to talk about ultraliberalism and how the DSA can dispense with it and everything else the political logic of the nonprofit industry and academia have settled us with. Check out the article here: https://midwestsocialist.com/2022/02/07/ultraliberalism-the-dominant-tendency-of-the-american-left/ ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/don…

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Ep 135: The Truth (if it even exists) 35:47

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Do feelings even care about your facts? ... Join DSA: act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ Hosted by Susan Kang and Stylianos Karolidis Produced by Noah Teachey Not officially affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of AmericaBy Susan Kang, Stylianos Karolidis