Time To Say Goodbye A New Vision for the Democratic Party with Saikat Chakrabarti
Apr 2, 2025
Saikat Chakrabarti, former chief of staff for AOC and current congressional candidate, dives deep into the future of the Democratic Party. He discusses the potential for a Democratic Tea Party that focuses on transformative economic agendas. Chakrabarti is vocal about housing issues in the Bay Area, advocating for public-private solutions to tackle the crisis. He also calls for political change to rejuvenate the middle class and explores innovative approaches to address urban drug crises, all while pushing for a more inclusive and adaptable political strategy.
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Saikat's Background
- Saikat Chakrabarti, formerly a software engineer, joined Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign.
- He co-founded Justice Democrats and was AOC's chief of staff in 2018, now running against Pelosi.
Beyond Upzoning
- Upzoning and streamlining permitting are insufficient for solving the housing crisis.
- Public financing, planning, and building institutions are also necessary.
Bay Area Radicalization
- Ezra Klein's experience in the Bay Area radicalized his views on housing regulation.
- Nationwide housing shortage requires more than just permitting reform.