Blue scare: the rising Democratic Socialists

Listen to this episode from Checks and Balance from The Economist on Spotify. The Democratic Socialists of America are on the brink of capturing real power for the first time. But ahead of Zohran Mamdani’s probable election as New York mayor, the DSA has made its positions more politically palatable to a broader electorate. Is the DSA trying to ready itself for a greater role in American politics, beyond New York?John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and James Bennet.Features a clip from Paramount Pictures. Runtime: 49.51Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+  For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.