Rev Left Radio A People's History of the New Deal w/ The Intervention
Aug 24, 2023
Breht O'Shea of Rev Left Radio joins Nick and Levi to discuss the history of the New Deal, grassroots movements, limitations, ethnic divisions, the impact of capitalism, women in the labor movement, the 2019 Ukrainian election, criticism of a political candidate, negotiation, defining productivity, presenting a positive vision for change, and lessons from history.
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New Deal's People's History
- The New Deal arose from bottom-up pressure, not just from FDR or top-down forces.
- Understanding this challenges the 'great man' theory of history and highlights people's movements' agency.
Spontaneous Self-Help in Crisis
- During the Great Depression, spontaneous self-organization occurred among the desperate.
- People did not wait for government help but formed mutual aid and tenant defense groups.
Listening Before Speaking
- Engage others by first listening to their views before sharing yours.
- Find kernels of agreement in their thoughts to build a constructive conversation.