The word “socialist” is thrown around in our politics as an epithet, reflecting a grade school level (“socialism=bad”) understanding intended to end a discussion rather than to further it. Mike and returning guest Francine Hardaway have both spent a lot of time traveling to countries with a wide array of economic and political forms. In this week’s Think Tank we discuss some of these, with an emphasis on how these countries actually function, not just what they say they are.

This is a "Best Of" episode of The Think Tank. This episode originally aired on November 17th, 2019. 

The word &ldquo;socialist&rdquo; is thrown around in our politics as an epithet, reflecting a grade school level (&ldquo;socialism=bad&rdquo;) understanding intended to end a discussion rather than to further it. Mike and returning guest Francine Hardaway have both spent a lot of time traveling to countries with a wide array of economic and political forms. In this week&rsquo;s Think Tank we discuss some of these, with an emphasis on how these countries actually function, not just what they say they are.
This is a "Best Of" episode of The Think Tank. This episode originally aired on November 17th, 2019.&nbsp;

Hosted by KTAR political analyst, Dr. Mike O'Neil, 'The Think Tank' aspires to bring together some of the state's most interesting, thoughtful and influential leaders to discuss the economic, political and social issues facing the state and the nation.

Hosted by KTAR political analyst, Dr. Mike O'Neil, 'The Think Tank' aspires to bring together some of the state's most interesting, thoughtful and influential leaders to discuss the economic, political and social issues facing the state and the nation.

The program is hosted by KTAR political analyst Dr. Mike O'Neil. "The Think Tank" is where the Valley's most influential and opinionated leaders come together for one-hour every weekend. We discuss and debate the major economic, political and social issues of the week, making genuine attempts to reach at least one piece of common ground.

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