228: Appetite for Construction, with Nathan J. Robinson
Summary
Hosts Matt Lieb and Daniel Maté welcome Nathan J. Robinson of Current Affairs to discuss the state of the American socialist left. They critique Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders for failing to endorse Francesca Hong in Wisconsin while supporting Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. The group analyzes AOC’s recent media appearances, arguing her dismissal of "woke" issues like defunding the police reveals poor political instincts and a betrayal of movement history.
Topics discussed
Intro, Puffed Daddy shirts, and Dairy Square Knitters
Movie soundtracks: Say Anything, Lost in Translation, and A Serious Man
Guest Daniel Montse joins; discussion on socialist fashion and suits
Missouri socialist election victory and optimism for the left
Bernie Sanders' egg videos and strategic political calculations
Critique of DNC endorsements and the Francesca Hong primary loss
DSA internal dynamics and lack of solidarity in the Hong race
AOC's interview on Francesca Hong and the 'defund the police' debate
The 'Woke One' discourse and online leftist culture wars
Closing thoughts on woke culture and the etymology of 'stay woke'
Oliver Larkin's interview and media fact-checking on Israel/Gaza
Central Synagogue attack and political exploitation of the incident
Larry Montez's background and conclusion on antisemitism narratives
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