This week, with guest David Doel, we talk about the business of labeling our politics as leftists. For someone like Kyle, who feels terms like “social democrat” might apply alongside elements of terms like “libertarian socialist,” a single label doesn’t necessarily jump out. After all, what is made to seem radical and revolutionary in mainstream U.S. politics is moderate in other industrialized countries, from single-payer healthcare to paid family leave and more.

We also cover big-ticket questions of principle and strategy when it comes to building independent platforms. David, as the host of The Rational National, shares his own expertise as someone who has built a massive online following from sharing leftist political perspectives — helping us understand how leftists can get the message out there.

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