House of Cards: The rise of Democratic Socialism

Socialism is more popular in the United States than it has been in decades, and many of its supporters identify as Democratic Socialists. But what does that actually mean? When you examine the platform and policy proposals of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), it looks like good old-fashioned socialism. These proposals include seizing the means of production, establishing a 32-hour workweek, imposing a federal wealth tax, public ownership of corporations, implementing universal rent control, abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and establishing Medicare for All, among others. Why are socialism and Democratic Socialist organizations gaining momentum in America at this time? How did this movement begin, and what political and economic forces have fueled its growth? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #450.