The chapter explores the complexities of unions' reluctance to back Medicare for all, focusing on how healthcare serves as a vital benefit creating hesitance to shift priorities. It also discusses the need for strong leadership to drive progressive change and emphasizes effective communication strategies for political engagement. Furthermore, it delves into the impact of small groups in a politically depleted landscape and advocates for organized efforts like Democratic Social America for progressive politics.
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The term "socialism" has gained prominence in today's political discourse, yet it hasn't fully entered the political mainstream apart from moments like the Occupy Wall Street movement or Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign. Unlike the fervent following of MAGA, there's no socialist movement of comparable size and far-right politicians outnumber their left-leaning counterparts a hundred to one. Why is this the case, and does socialism actually have a shot at shaping future policy? To answer these questions, Adam is joined by Bhaskar Sunkara, founder of Jacobin, president of The Nation, and author of The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality.
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