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Democratic socialism EXPLAINED: What it is and why it's growing
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August 10, 2026
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21:13Now PlayingDemocratic socialism has moved away from the political fringe into the center of American politics, and this explainer breaks down what it is, where it came from, and why it's growing. NewsNation’s Elizabeth Prann, with analysis from Geoffrey Skelley and NewsNation's Steven Joachim, breaks down democratic socialism, from social democracy to state socialism, explaining why the DSA is a membership organization rather than a party, and traces the movement from the New Deal to its resurgence in the contemporary with help from prominent political figures such as Bernie Sanders, and AOC.
NewsNation National Correspondent: Elizabeth Prann
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producers: Mekhi Rhodes
Editor: John Nock, Irit Nayden
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