Episode #27: In which we talk with legendary labor intellectual Bill Fletcher Jr about writing political mysteries and his hopes and worries about the labor movement right now.
Music credit: Ben Harper: 'We Need to Talk About It" Bloodline Maintenance 20221

 "In which Daraka, in Sweden, asks Swedish social democratic party activists to explain why the and how the Nordic model of social democracy has eroded--and what remains strong."
song credit: “Arbetets Söner" Swedish workers' song
Lyrics: Henrik Menander Composed by: Nils Peter Möller

In which Daraka and Dick talk with Kristian Hernandez and David Duhalde, veteran leaders of DSA, about the past, present and future of the leading democratic socialist organization in the Us.

Credit: 'We Will Sing One Song" by Joe Hill
Bocal :Buddy Halker, from Album: ANYWHERE BUT UTAH: SONGS OF JOE HILL

"In which Daraka and Dick deconstruct the recent congressional resolution denouncing socialism and why so many Democrats voted for it"

Music credit: 'Socialist!' by Roy Zimmerman

In which Daraka teaches an insightful, in-depth minicourse on the current troubles of the Swedish social Democratic Party and the European left generally.

Music credit: Ebba Grön - "Staten och kapitalet"

In which DARAKA and Dick explore and debate ways to oppose authoritarian leftisms, and the history of Leninism. Communism, anti-communism and anti-anti communism

Music credit: Pete Seeger - "Die Gedanken Sind Frei"

In which one of our foremost liberal journalists, Bob Kuttner, explains to Daraka and Dick why he’s taken a turn toward socialism

Music credit: Pete Seeger - "Banks of Marble" (song by Les Rice)

In which Daraka and Dick ask 'What is America to us'? Is there a progressive patriotism?

Music credit: John McCutheon - "Our Flag Was Still There" and Paul Robeson - "The House I Live In"

In which Daraka and Dick do a deep and stimulating dive into the eternal question: WTF is socialism anyway?

Music credit: Roy Zimmerman - "Socialist!"

In which Daraka & Dick explore how politically class & race have at times come together to shape progressive organizing and programs.

Music credit: Josh White - "Bad Housing Blues"