# Why Socialists Are Rising Within the Democratic Party

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Podcast: [Next Up with Mark Halperin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin-7306699)
Published: 2026-06-27T14:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this special bonus episode, Mark Halperin's reported monologue takes a deeper look at one of the biggest stories reshaping American politics: the rise of Democratic Socialists inside the Democratic Party. Mark explores why this movement is gaining momentum, what it wants, and why the party establishment is struggling to respond. Is this simply a New York story—or the beginning of a much larger transformation that could redefine the future of the party? Follow Next Up with Mark Halperin on all social platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuphalperin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextuphalperin X (Twitter): https://x.com/NextUpHalperin Connect with Mark Halperin on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markevanhalperin X (Twitter): https://x.com/markhalperin Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjH%3Fsi%3D8e4ff54000cc438d

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