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Is ‘socialism’ dividing the Democrats
From Bernie Sanders to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,“socialism” is having a hot summer. Is it the future of the Democratic Party or an easy Republican target?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenSince the 1800s, “socialism” has meant many things to different people at different times. This year is no exception. Some Democrats are embracing universal healthcare, free college and limits on corporate behavior. Others warn that’s going “too far left.” Republicans are seizing the opportunity--pointing to “socialist” failures like Venezuela.
Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Devan Schwartz
Producer
Harold Meyerson
Editor, The American Prospect; and Columnist
Mona Charen
Columnist. Senior Fellow Ethics and Public Policy Center. Author of Sex Matters
E.J. Dionne
Senior fellow at Brookings Institution, Professor at Georgetown University, Columnist at Washington Post