Socialism & The System: Interview w/ NY ...

About this episode

New York State Senator and Democratic Socialist Julia Salazar joins Breht to discuss her path to socialism, her position within the electoral apparatus, the Democratic Party, Lenin, Anti-Imperialism, and much more!

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Outro music 'Can I Sit Next to You' by Spoon

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