Adam and Ben take it to the B-Side and discuss the need for clear-eyed critique and optimism in equal measure, they discuss Ben's recent run-in with the liberal commentariat, and, finally, they end with some scotch-induced musings on the future of a socialist left worthy of its name.

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-The full Michael Albert clip can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2224&v=By4DOwLODXo&feature=emb_title