Communism Anyone?

Communism and socialism have returned to the American political conversation in ways few would have predicted a generation ago. Are they simply new labels for familiar ideas, or do they represent a deeper political and cultural shift?

In this premiere episode, the Discussants begin with Plato's Allegory of the Cave before examining the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), their stated platform, and the growing prominence of socialist candidates in American politics. Along the way, they ask whether today's movement is a passing trend—or the beginning of a fundamental transformation in American public life.

The truth is more interesting than fiction—and far more valuable than clichés or talking points.