In a shocking twist, the Democratic Socialists of America are making waves in the country, but is it a national wave or just a local phenomenon? This episode delves into the numbers and strategies behind their surprising gains, and what it means for the future of the Democratic Party.

The speaker discusses the recent election results, including the win of Janice Lewis George in the DC mayoral primary, and how it's not just a one-off event. They also touch on the Democrat Socialists of America's strategy of growing their own candidates, recruiting organizers and volunteers from within the movement, and running them as Democrats on the ballot line. This approach has proven successful in blue cities and states, where the party has been able to capture key seats without necessarily winning over the entire country.

The speaker also explores the idea that the Democrat Party's establishment is not doing enough to stop the socialist takeover, and that their strategy of accommodation may be too little, too late. They point out that the party's own strategists are describing their game plan as "more accommodation than fight," which is not a winning strategy. Meanwhile, the Democrat Socialists of America is using a playbook that's been successful in blue cities, where they're running on issues like rent control and free public transportation.

If you're wondering what this means for the future of the Democratic Party and the country, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's analysis of the numbers and strategies behind the socialist surge.

In a shocking twist, the Democratic Socialists of America are making waves in the country, but is it a national wave or just a local phenomenon? This episode delves into the numbers and strategies behind their surprising gains, and what it means for the future of the Democratic Party.The speaker discusses the recent election results, including the win of Janice Lewis George in the DC mayoral primary, and how it's not just a one-off event. They also touch on the Democrat Socialists of America's strategy of growing their own candidates, recruiting organizers and volunteers from within the movement, and running them as Democrats on the ballot line. This approach has proven successful in blue cities and states, where the party has been able to capture key seats without necessarily winning over the entire country.The speaker also explores the idea that the Democrat Party's establishment is not doing enough to stop the socialist takeover, and that their strategy of accommodation may be too little, too late. They point out that the party's own strategists are describing their game plan as "more accommodation than fight," which is not a winning strategy. Meanwhile, the Democrat Socialists of America is using a playbook that's been successful in blue cities, where they're running on issues like rent control and free public transportation.If you're wondering what this means for the future of the Democratic Party and the country, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's analysis of the numbers and strategies behind the socialist surge.

Smart. Funny. Connected. Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security & FEMA Director Michael Brown provides provocative insight into culture, current events and politics. Get an insider's view of what the mainstream media won't be telling you. He delivers incisive content with humor, wit and smartness. He gives you an honest inside look that no one else is willing to do.

Smart. Funny. Connected. Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security &amp; FEMA Director Michael Brown provides provocative insight into culture, current events and politics. Get an insider's view of what the mainstream media won't be telling you. He delivers incisive content with humor, wit and smartness. He gives you an honest inside look that no one else is willing to do.

Smart. Funny. Connected. Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security &amp; FEMA Director Michael Brown provides provocative insight into culture, current events and politics. Get an insider's view of what the mainstream media won't be telling you. He...

The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown

6-19-26 - 10am - Democratic Socialists of America

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