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

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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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