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Give Them An Argument

Season 5 Episode 33: Will Menaker & Liza Featherstone

Sep 22, 2023
Will Menaker from Chapo Trap House and Liza Featherstone from Jacobin discuss the GOP primary field, Thomas Friedman's Thoughts About Ukraine, and how New York Socialists won big on climate. They also touch on topics like the UAW strike, Marxist critique, recent strikes, the growth of the DSA, and Mike Pence's role in the Trump administration.
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Quick takeaways

  • Reject the notion that climate policy hurts the working class.
  • Grassroots organizing and union support played a vital role in the success of the Build Public Renewables Act in New York.

Deep dives

The UAW strike and reactions

The UAW strike against the big three auto manufacturers is discussed, with Trump taking the side opposing the union. The importance of rejecting the idea that climate policy hurts the working class is emphasized. The successful campaign for the Build Public Renewables Act in New York is detailed, highlighting the role of grassroots organizing, electoralism, and union support.

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