As we look forward to a new year Carolina Journal Radio reviews some of the most interesting topics from Vermont Sen Bernie Sanders and U S Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York describe themselves as socialists But neither one fits the classic definition of socialist Roy Cordato John Locke Foundation senior economist distinguishes the two politicians from traditional socialists and explains why their policy goals would not lead to institutionalized socialism More and more elected leaders treat politics as a type of performance That approach has helped transform American politics Yuval Levin editor of National Affairs is working on a
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