Season 3 · Episode 4
Who’s Really Afraid of Socialism?
Donald Trump says the U.S. “will never be a socialist country,” yet polls suggest the popularity of socialism is on the rise.
Deconstructed · The Intercept
February 7, 201931m 25s
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Show Notes
“Tonight,” proclaimed Donald Trump in his State of the Union Address, “we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country.” The line received a standing ovation from Republicans and Democrats alike, yet recent polls show that socialism is growing in popularity in the U.S., with a net positive rating among Democrats. To discuss America’s long-held resistance to socialism and its current rise in popularity, Mehdi Hasan is joined by Washington Post columnist Elizabeth Bruenig.
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