

Turn Leftist Collab: On Democratic Socialism
Sep 2, 2021
Breht, host of Revolutionary Left Radio, joins the podcast to discuss and critique democratic socialism. They explore the differences between democratic socialism and social democracy, the challenges faced by socialist movements, and the distinctions between democratic socialists and other forms of socialism. They also delve into the debates on reform versus revolution, the contradiction of capitalism, the DSA's historical support for Israel, and the revolutionary potential of Black Lives Matter. The podcast concludes with a discussion on the compatibility of democracy and socialism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Democratic Socialism vs Social Democracy
03:26 • 19min
Democratic Socialism and its Distinctions
22:13 • 23min
Reform and Revolution in Democratic Socialism
45:24 • 9min
Debating the Reformability of Capitalism and Potential Revolution
54:31 • 2min
The Role of Libertarian Gun Owners in Revolution
56:37 • 24min
The Contradiction of Capitalism and the Failure of Reform
01:20:59 • 10min
The DSA's Historical Support for Israel and Shift towards Anti-Zionism
01:31:17 • 17min
Shifting Media Narratives, OnlyFans Controversy, and Frustration with Liberal Response
01:48:39 • 2min
Critiques of the DSA and the Revolutionary Potential of Black Lives Matter
01:51:02 • 10min
Misleading Representation and Political Frustration
02:01:24 • 5min
Compatibility of Democracy and Socialism
02:06:48 • 7min
Wrapping Up and Plugs
02:13:43 • 8min