Runaway Country with Alex Wagner Hasan Piker on the Democrats' Bullies and Republican Nazis
Nov 13, 2025
Morris Katz, a political strategist advising progressive campaigns, joins Hasan Piker, a passionate Twitch streamer known for his left-wing commentary. They tackle the Democrats' struggles under political bullying and the concerning rise of fascist tendencies in the GOP. Katz emphasizes the need for authentic leadership and rallying voters, while Piker links today's right-wing movements to historical fascism. Both stress creating a clear, progressive vision to combat extremism and reclaim the political narrative for a healthier democracy.
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Democratic Fold Exposed By Shutdown
- Democrats folded quickly during the shutdown, signaling weakness against Trump's bullying.
- That retreat raises real doubts about Democratic leadership's willingness to fight for policy wins.
Own The Fight Publicly
- Own the fight instead of apologizing when defending policies like health care subsidies.
- Frame battles as transformative wins for working people, not damage control.
Apologetic Governance Limits Vision
- Democrats often operate apologetically due to a post–big-government mindset.
- That mindset makes their framing about minimizing harm instead of pursuing bold, transformative agendas.