The Socialist Program with Brian Becker Hidden Histories of Rebellion: How America Changed and Why Trump Will Fail [Preview]
Feb 6, 2026
A fast-paced preview exploring attacks on the legacy of the Civil Rights movement and why powerful interests fear mass democracy. It traces how protests, strikes, and direct struggle reshape political ideas and fuel education. The show examines Project 2025’s plans to reshape government and cultural life. It ends with a call for organized nationwide resistance to defend civil rights gains.
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Coordinated Attack On Historical Memory
- Brian Becker frames the Trump administration's cultural attacks as a coordinated assault on the Civil Rights Revolution's legacy.
- He links museum reviews and monument restorations to a broader effort to erase democratic gains and reshape history.
Minneapolis Strike In Bitter Cold
- Becker recounts the Minneapolis general strike where 100,000 people shut the city down in extreme cold.
- He uses the strike to show rare mass union and community unity in the U.S. compared with other countries.
Struggle Drives Political Education
- Political struggle intensifies the demand for political education and collective understanding.
- Becker argues that when people are actively contesting power, ideas and strategy rapidly become central.