The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party

NPR | By A Martínez

Published July 2, 2026 at 4:47 AM EDT

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Brad Lander, Democratic nominee for New York's 10th Congressional District, about the rise of democratic socialists in the Democratic Party.

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