Jacobin Radio Dig: Notes on the New Regime w/ Aslı Bâli & Gabriel Winant
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Jul 11, 2025 Gabriel Winant, a history professor at the University of Chicago, and Aslı Bâli, a law professor at Yale, engage in a lively discussion about the current political landscape. They dissect the resurgence of authoritarianism and the Democratic establishment’s failures, highlighting the energy from the socialist left. The guests explore the resilience of the millennial left against a chaotic right-wing coalition, the intertwining of race and politics, and the impact of national security on civil liberties. Their insights challenge listeners to rethink political strategies and solidarity movements.
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Zoran Mamdani's Historic Win
- Zoran Mamdani's election disproves the notion that the recent cycle of political upheaval on the left is over.
- This victory shows the millennial left is still alive and shaping politics.
Coalition Building Lesson
- Mamdani’s coalition combined white and blue-collar workers, immigrants, and youth, defying central Democrats' skepticism.
- His broad support even extended notably among Jewish voters, countering smear campaigns.
Far Right's Smash-And-Grab Tactics
- The current far right shows nihilistic smash-and-grab politics prioritizing short-term gains over ideological consistency.
- They aim to dismantle existing institutions to remake a terrain favorable to their minoritarian rule.
