Socialism is having a moment, and if its adherents are successful, it will be more than just a moment. Many American students are taught that socialism is more idealistic than viable, and in practice, it tends to be corrupted. But among others, the Democratic Socialists of America contend that we’re missing both the history and potential of socialism.
So how do they explain what it is, and how it would work in practice? Our guests:
- Lyle Rubin, co-founder of the Rochester chapter of the DSA
- Michelle Sapere, member of the International Socialist Organization
