Bad Faith

Episode 406 Promo - The "Most Lethal" Candidate (w/ Kshama Sawant)

Sep 16, 2024

Kshama Sawant, a former Socialist Seattle City Councilmember and founder of Workers Strike Back, dives into the recent Harris/Trump debate, offering a crucial fact-check on the Gaza misinformation presented. She reflects on the tragic killing of her friend Aysenur Ezgi Eygi during a protest, bringing a personal connection to political discourse. Sawant critiques the Democratic Party's centrist strategies, arguing for a more leftist approach to engage with working-class voters and highlighting the limitations of mass movements in creating real change.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast critiques the Democratic Party's strategy, arguing that its centrist approach alienates the working class and stalls social progression.

Kshama Sawant highlights the critical role of genuine representation in activism, emphasizing that leaders' betrayals can derail significant social movements.

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The Need for a Shift in Democratic Strategy

The discussion emphasizes the Democratic Party's current strategy as insufficient for winning over the working class and addressing key social issues. Losses in regions like Michigan are attributed to the party's failure to prioritize the concerns of this demographic, with a strong call for a shift to the left to regain support. Advocates argue that the party's attempts to appease centrist figures, such as former Bush staffers, undermine its connection to vital social movements. Consequently, the urgency is conveyed in mobilizing support for alternative platforms, such as Jill Stein’s campaign, to send a clear message about the need for change.

Intro

2min

Concerns Over Political Impact of Mass Movements

2min

The Complexities of Social Movements and Leadership Failures

2min

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Former Socialist Seattle City Councilmember and founder of Workers Strike Back Kshama Sawant joins Bad Faith to download about the Harris/Trump debate and to provide a "fact check" on the Gaza misinformation included therein. Kshama also discusses the killing of American demonstrator Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, whom Kshama knew personally from her engagement in left politics in Seattle.

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Produced by Armand Aviram.

Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).