When New York City elected Zohran Mamdani as mayor, conservatives warned of creeping socialism. This episode looks beyond the headlines to ask a deeper question: why do capitalist systems always turn to socialist policies to survive? From FDR’s New Deal to modern bailouts and public infrastructure, history shows that when markets falter, collective investment holds society together. Mamdani’s victory underscores a simple truth: capitalism relies on socialism to avoid collapse.
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When New York City elected Zohran Mamdani as mayor, conservatives warned of creeping socialism. This episode looks beyond the headlines to ask a deeper question: why do capitalist systems always turn to socialist policies to survive? From FDR’s New Deal to modern bailouts and public infrastructure, history shows that when markets falter, collective investment holds society together. Mamdani’s victory underscores a simple truth: capitalism relies on socialism to avoid collapse.
(bonus episode) I refuse to offer thoughts and prayers
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(bonus episode) I refuse to offer thoughts and prayers
On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. Within minutes, conservative media began framing his death as proof that the left is violent and intolerant of free speech. But what if the deeper story isn’t about who pulled the trigger, but about the culture that made the bullet possible? In this episode, we examine the irony and hypocrisy surrounding Kirk’s death. We look at Utah’s politics, where Republican lawmakers have blocked gun refor...
In Other Words
When New York City elected Zohran Mamdani as mayor, conservatives warned of creeping socialism. This episode looks beyond the headlines to ask a deeper question: why do capitalist systems always turn to socialist policies to survive? From FDR’s New Deal to modern bailouts and public infrastructure, history shows that when markets falter, collective investment holds society together. Mamdani’s victory underscores a simple truth: capitalism relies on socialism to avoid collapse.
