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Class is the official podcast of the National Political Education Committee of the Democratic Socialists of America. We believe working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. Class is a podcast where we ask socialists about why they are socialists, what socialism looks like, and how we, as the working class, can become the ... more

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Sebastian and Kelly discuss the exciting rise of tenant unionization on the socialist left and how it fits into the broader scope of working-class organizing and the crucial fight for decent housing. To learn more about how you can organize with your... more

On this episode, Luke talks with Michaela about DSA’s new Workers Deserve More Program. We talk about the program’s origins, the drafting process, and all of the cool demands it contains. We also discuss some of our favorite parts, the initial media ... more

It's the summer of sports and socialism! Connell (River Valley DSA) and Jason (Connecticut DSA) join us to talk about socialist fandom, the political economy of sports in the US, and how sports can bring us together as an organization.

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Right-wingers have attacked public schools for decades as training grounds for future “woke” Marxists. Our guests Kevin, Mie, and Sudip turn that on its head with their new study, identifying what they’ve termed “social justice nationalism," a pedago... more

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Recent Guests

Jalil Muntaqim
Co-founder of the National Jericho Movement; Spirit of Mandela Coalition member
Spirit of Mandela Coalition; National Jericho Movement
Episode: The 4th of July: Against Genocide, for Democracy and Liberation
Sid C. W.
DSA member, National Political Committee and Board of Directors
DSA
Episode: The 4th of July: Against Genocide, for Democracy and Liberation
Oliver Larkin
DSA member and candidate for Congress in Florida's 25th District
DSA
Episode: For Peace, Democracy, and Socialism
Richie Floyd
DSA member and elected official, St. Petersburg City Council District 8
DSA
Episode: For Peace, Democracy, and Socialism
Aziz Rana
Constitutional theorist, Boston College Law School
Boston College Law School
Episode: For Peace, Democracy, and Socialism
Ella Teven
Member of Seattle DSA, library student at the University of Washington, and a member of DSA's National Political Committee
DSA
Episode: Socialist Librarianship
Alina Herrera Fuentes
A lawyer, feminist, and Marxist
Instituto Nacional de Formación Política de Morena
Episode: The Feminist Movement in Mexico, Pt. 2
Rodrigo Nunes
Senior Lecturer in Political Theory and Organization at the University of Essex
University of Essex
Episode: Spontaneity, Organization, and Lenin, Pt. 1
Daphna Thier
Organizer and educator at the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee
Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee, DSA
Episode: Organizing the Workplace With EWOC, Pt. 1

Host

Michaela
Host of the show with leadership roles across DSA committees; frequent facilitator of episodes and educational segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Good, needs new host

    Fantastic guests on this week’s ep, Kevin, Mie, and Sudip really demonstrate how dialectical materialism and the critique of political economy help us cast off a post-modern framework and focus our analysis and subsequent criticisms, and better plan and build the socialist future we desperately need.

    Surprised the host Michaela is an educator. She isn’t great at interacting with the guests, tending to almost be self-promoting and monopolizing time. Not actually listening to the guests but just ... more

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    4
    Please I’m Begging You
    United States2 months ago
  • Vermont comrade here!

    So glad to find out that DSA has a more recent podcast.🌹

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I💚VT
    United States9 months ago
  • La entrevista con Alina, de la 4ta transformación y el feminismo

    El anfitrión del programa no parece tener un manejo fluido del español y hace una entrevista muy pobre. La invitada habla de lo que sea, no hay interacción. El tema del aborto, por ejemplo, lo maneja de modo muy superficial al decir que ya es legal en 22 estados de México. En cuántos estados es accessible un aborto realmente? Hasta cuántas semanas es legal el aborto? Es correcto que ha habido avances en derechos reproductivos en México, pero falta muchísimo por hacer. En general esta entrevista ... more

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    PlayNYCjuly15now
    Mexicoa year ago
  • Intro to socialism

    A great introduction to socialism and anti-capitalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lukepohjala
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent!

    I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much I like this podcast. It’s concise, clear and an unexpectedly easy listen. The host and guests are excellent teachers! Thank you DSA.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nanmanbk
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Concise and educational, great for quick, actionable learning.
Host engagement can feel uneven, sometimes monopolizing time during interviews.
Excellent introductions to socialist concepts for newcomers.
High-quality education-focused episodes with strong teaching value.
Guests are insightful and well-versed in Marxist theory and labor history.

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The 4th of July: Against Genocide, for Democracy and Liberation
Q: Why is this mobilization important for the broader DSA and progressive movement?
It connects historical grievances to current struggles, emphasizes anti-imperialist and anti-capitalist organizing, and frames Atlanta as a strategic site to build nationwide networks that advance Black liberation and democratic transformation.
DSA v Data Centers
Q: How did your chapter get involved in the data center issue, and what has the campaign looked like so far?
Our chapter built a political education frame around the data center fight, used mass petitions, aligned with cadre candidates, and connected local concerns about jobs, ecology, and governance to a broader socialist program, including universal health care and public power.
Reform Radicals
Q: How and why did you become a socialist and join DSA?
Lisa and Scott describe being drawn into the labor movement through organizing wins, personal experiences with unions, and exposure to socialist ideas via DSA and Labor Notes-related activities; they emphasize democracy in unions and a practical path from workplace organizing to reform caucuses.
Poetic Force
Q: How and why did you become socialist?
Both guests describe a shift influenced by witnessing violence and systemic injustice, a growing sense that profit motives underpin societal problems, and eventual alignment with DSA as the most practical path for organizing and effecting change.
Digital Socialism
Q: How did you become a socialist and why did you join DSA?
Colin joined DSA in 2017 after feeling a need for political organization following Trump's election and his exposure to left-wing discussions during significant whistleblowing events.

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A series centered on socialist education, labor organizing, and democratic reform, with frequent guests from academia, labor, and DSA chapters who discuss how socialist theory translates into practical action. Episodes emphasize Marxist political education, anti-imperialism, workplace organizing, and community empowerment, often tying current policy debates to historical critiques of capitalism and democracy. Notable twists include cross-disciplinary conversations (poetry, gardening, technology) and concrete organizing tactics for May Day, data-center moratoria, Cuba solidarity, and grievance processes within activist spaces. The show is likely especially helpful for activists and organizers seeking actionable ideas and rigorous ideological... more

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1. Jalil Muntaqim
2. Sid C. W.
3. Oliver Larkin
4. Richie Floyd
5. Aziz Rana
6. Ella Teven
7. Alina Herrera Fuentes
8. Rodrigo Nunes

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