Pat interviews Ross Barkan on the present state of the American political Left and where the Left can go from here, especially in a Biden Presidency. Barkan is An award-winning journalist and former candidate for office, he is a columnist for the Guardian and Jacobin, as well as a contributor to the Nation and Gothamist/WNYC. He’s written a novel, called Demolition Night, and he’s won the New York Press Club’s award for distinguished journalism twice.

www.rossbarkan.com 

Our guest co-host, CMoney Burns has a collection of his music that can be found here: http://Brzowskimusic.bandcamp.com Topics discussed: The Stimulus Bill - The American Rescue Plan

Why are Democrats losing Working Class Voters?

How an Economic message beats an identity message every day. 

Bill Clinton 

Military Industrial Complex - the War Machine

AOC, Bernie Sanders, the Progressive Left

Chuck Schumer

Senate Parliamentarian - Senate Budget Reconciliation