Doug Jones’ stunning upset in Alabama’s US Senate race was good news for Democrats. Jones’ media maven Joe Trippi tells Warren that young people made a “huge” difference.
But recent polls show a youthful preference for socialism over capitalism. Will that lead to demands that threaten party unity and the party’s chances of gaining Congressional seats in 2018?
Added Attraction: Iran watcher Robin Wright says current unrest is all about food prices, unemployment and anger at a theocratic regime. She provides the background on a developing story of major importance.
Capitol building, Montgomery, Alabama. Photo credit: Library of Congress.
Are millennials embracing democratic socialism?
Credits
Guests:
- Robin Wright - contributing writer at The New Yorker magazine, and a joint fellow at U.S. Institute of Peace and the Woodrow Wilson Center - @wrightr
- Joe Trippi - Democratic political consultant - @JoeTrippi
- Matt Bruenig - Founder of the People's Policy Project - @MattBruenig
- Mark Dunbar - Freelance writer - @Mark1Dunbar
- Elaine Kamarck - senior fellow at the Brookings Institution; founding director of the Center for Effective Public Management - @EKamarck