Inside the Democratic Socialists’ Agenda

Sean revisits his interview with Democratic Socialist candidate Oliver Larkin, examining Larkin’s support for major changes to government, defense spending, immigration enforcement and the role of public ownership in the economy. The conversation becomes a broader debate over Marxism, progressive taxation and the growing influence of Democratic Socialists within the Democratic Party. Liberal commentator Chris Hahn joins Sean for a spirited discussion about Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico, including their political associations, positions on gender, immigration, taxation and social issues. Sean challenges Hahn on whether these positions can appeal to voters in states such as Michigan and Texas while Hahn argues that Democrats should be judged more broadly on their policies and candidates. The hour also includes an extended debate over how much income Americans at different earnings levels should be able to keep after taxes. Sean closes by previewing upcoming election coverage in Wisconsin and Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.