How social-democratic parties gained power and why many gave up the goal of socialism.

Plus: Thea Riofrancos on the complications of using lithium batteries.

Featuring Sumaya Awad, Sumathy Kumar, and Nathan Gusdorf.

Out of Spanish colonial rule, a movement for independence emerges.

A discussion of Trumps so-called peace plan. Kyiv-based journalist Alyssa Oursler also joins.

Plus: Susannah Glickman on how the US government is transforming into a private equity firm.

Why some liberals took a sharp left turn since Trump returned to the White House.

What happened to social-democratic aims to overthrow capitalism?

Plus: Eric Blanc on sewer socialism and Elfadil Ibrahim on Sudan.

How Zohrans campaign mobilized an army of 100,000 volunteers. Guest hosted by Micah Uetricht.