Red in the Stars and Stripes?: A History of Socialism in America

Episode 276,   May 08, 2020, 04:36 PM

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On this episode of BackStory, Brian and Nathan reveal the rich history of socialism in the United States.

With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and record levels of unemployment, the conversation around socialism in the U.S. has resurfaced in surprising ways. So we thought we'd revisit this episode from 2019. 

Image: The cover art for the album "Power to the Working Class: Revolutionary songs written & sung by workers & students in struggle." Source: Library of Congress

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