Brief updates on the upcoming Democratic Socialists of American

Alan interviews Steve Welzer, the editor of Green Horizon magazine. Steve is a long-time member of both the Green Party of the United States and the Democratic Socialists of America. He talks about the spread of eco-socialist views within the Green Party and DSA, his defense of the Green Party against charges of "dysfunction," and his views on the Cornel West campaign for President.

Alan talks about issues the Democratic Socialists of America will

Alan corrects his misspelling of Cornel West's name and gives updates on Green Party ballot access, STAR Voting campaigns in Oregon, and his video/podcast.

Alan takes up the question of whether the Green Party of the U.S. is dysfunctional. He examines the concept of "grassroots democracy" and critiques some of the ways it has been translated into practices.

Alan discusses the potential for Dr. West's candidacy as a nominee of the Green Party, strategic reasons for supporting the Green Party, and some pros and cons of the party. He also outlines the nomination process of the party and examines which states it is likely have a ballot line in.

Alan assess Dr. Cornell West's chances for getting on the ballot as a Presidential candidate. He also discusses reports of crashed UFO remnants being secretly analyzed by the U.S. military.

Alan explains why he hasn't uploaded a video in over a month. He also talks about voting method reform efforts in Oregon, his concerns about the Democratic Socialists of America, and developments in the Presidential primary races.

Can the recent revival of a socialist movement move to a new level by rethinking old assumptions? Alan scrutinizes old ideas concerning the working class as the driver of socialism, class warfare, the nationalization of key industries, and approaches to electoral politics.

Alan discusses the intersection of socialism and religion, the academic search for a universal personal religious experience, and the implications of this for understanding the role of religion in politics.