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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 57 MIN

Why socialism appeals to young Americans and why it always fails

from Subject Matter | America Out Loud News · host Joe Pangaro

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – Socialism promises guaranteed healthcare, guaranteed housing, guaranteed income, and guaranteed fairness. For young people who feel locked out of the prosperity they were told to expect, these guarantees feel like a lifeline. Capitalism, by contrast, can look chaotic and unfair. It rewards innovation and risk, but it also produces inequality, and it...

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