Left-leaning Democrats eye 2028, discuss AOC’s presidential prospects in new podcast
Jonathan Freedland hosts a Politics Weekly podcast with Bhaskar Sunkara to debate the rise of progressive Democrats and the possibility of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez running for president in 2028.
The latest Politics Weekly podcast, hosted by Jonathan Freedland, features an interview with Bhaskar Sunkara, who leads Nation magazine and founded one outlet. They examine the surge of progressive figures like Zohran Mamdani in New York and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, questioning whether democratic socialism has shed its fringe label. A major focus of the dialogue is the persistent call for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to consider a 2028 presidential campaign and how such a candidacy could attract crucial swing voters.
The hosts also discuss the broader implications for the Democratic Party’s ideological direction. Listeners are invited to submit questions via a provided email address. The episode is part of one outlet’s effort to expand its political coverage through the new YouTube series.
Why it matters
Understanding the momentum of progressive Democrats helps gauge future election dynamics and policy debates.
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