'Populism'

After the Democratic Party suffered a crushing defeat in the recent elections, Senator Bernie Sanders is once again calling out the party for abandoning working-class Americans. This criticism is nothing new for Sanders, who has long argued that the party is out of touch with the needs of ordinary people. His critiques echo the themes of the progressive populist movement he helped lead, which gained momentum after the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011. This is why Sanders has consistently identified as a Democratic Socialist and an independent, instead of a Democrat. Although, he has always caucused with Democrats and often encourages his populist supporters to vote for establishment candidates. How does Sanders reconcile his criticism of the Democratic establishment with his endorsement of establishment Democrats? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #263. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.according2sam.com