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Despite only having between 95,000 and 120,000 members nationwide, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has a hot political hand. To most Americans the DSA remains a mystery, but its impact is being felt in elections throughout the country. Conservatives are keeping one eye open but are largely dismissive. Establishment liberals are furious with the group. This episode puts the DSA in historical context and offers insight into how past challenges and current opposition present future opportunities for the social movement of record in the United States.

Chapters

Intro: 00:00:44

Max Notes: 00:01:27

Outro: 00:28:47

Resources

Commentary: The Democratic Socialist Congregation

The Washington Post: Don’t fear a ‘Bolshevik revolution.’ It’s a DSA fairy tale.

Americans for Prosperity: On Constitution Day, here are the ways the DSA agenda undermines America’s founding

UNFTR Resources

Video: On The Record 09-29-26 (The Rise Of The DSA: What You Need To Know.)

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Despite only having between 95,000 and 120,000 members nationwide, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has a hot political hand. To most Americans the DSA remains a mystery, but its impact is being felt in elections throughout the country. Conservatives are keeping one eye open but are largely dismissive. Establishment liberals are furious with the group. This episode puts the DSA in historical context and offers insight into how past challenges and current opposition present future opportunities for the social movement of record in the United States.
Chapters
Intro: 00:00:44
Max Notes: 00:01:27
Outro: 00:28:47
Resources
Commentary: <a href="https://www.commentary.org/articles/jesse-arm/dsa-religion-substitute-elites/">The Democratic Socialist Congregation</a>
The Washington Post: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/09/17/ahead-midterms-dsa-is-only-cosplaying-revolution/">Don&rsquo;t fear a &lsquo;Bolshevik revolution.&rsquo; It&rsquo;s a DSA fairy tale.</a>
Americans for Prosperity: <a href="https://americansforprosperity.org/blog/socialism-vs-the-constitution-where-they-conflict-on-freedom/">On Constitution Day, here are the ways the DSA agenda undermines America&rsquo;s founding</a>
UNFTR Resources
Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/t7Gb6DfHM68">On The Record 09-29-26 (The Rise Of The DSA: What You Need To Know.)</a>
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