In this post–election “Blue Wave” episode of She the People, Mindy, Shahida, and guest Erica dive deep into what Democratic Socialism really means—and why it’s not the scary buzzword corporate America wants you to think it is. The trio break down how countries like Norway, Denmark, and Sweden balance capitalism with social responsibility, proving that free markets and universal healthcare can coexist.

They trace the roots of U.S. social programs back to FDR’s New Deal, unpack why billionaires fight regulation, and call out how unchecked capitalism has gutted healthcare, education, and workers’ rights. From Vermont beer boycotts and Bernie Sanders’ hometown politics to war budgets, SNAP cuts, and the billionaires cashing in on suffering, the hosts ask a simple question: Who is the economy really working for?

It’s a fiery, funny, and fiercely hopeful conversation about power, people, and what happens when we actually invest in one another instead of billionaires.