Kshama Sawant
Former Seattle City Councilmember and socialist activist running for U.S. Congress against Adam Smith; known for leading $15 minimum wage and municipal tax campaigns and for using elected office to mobilize working-class movements.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 52min
Episode 553 - AOC, Zohran & The Left's Labor Pains (w/ Kshama Sawant)
Kshama Sawant, former Seattle City Councilmember and socialist organizer running for Congress, returns to lay out strategy for rebuilding militant labor power. She critiques business unionism and establishment-friendly electeds. She discusses using electoral leverage, the Epstein file releases and power dynamics, and why bold tactics like strikes and civil disobedience are necessary.
Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
Will Zohran Mamdani Empower or Betray the Working Class? (w/ Kshama Sawant) | The Chris Hedges Report
Kshama Sawant, a prominent former Seattle City Councilmember and advocate for workers' rights, discusses Zohran Mamdani's bold rise in NYC's Democratic primaries as a democratic socialist. She celebrates Mamdani's challenge to the billionaire class and discusses the backlash from powerful interests, emphasizing that his victory signals a shift in American politics. Sawant warns about the perils of careerism in politics and calls for unwavering commitment to worker empowerment, highlighting the crucial need for concrete actions to uphold promises and defend against elite agendas.
Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 4min
Do Not Vote for those Who Support Genocide (w/ Kshama Sawant) | The Chris Hedges Report
Kshama Sawant, a socialist activist and former Seattle City Council member renowned for her work on workers' rights, discusses the pivotal 2024 election and the formation of Workers Strike Back. She argues for a strong anti-war movement and critiques the complicity of major parties in ongoing conflicts. Sawant emphasizes the importance of honest campaigning, suggesting even a small vote for candidates like Jill Stein can galvanize the working class. She shares insights from her victory for a $15 minimum wage, highlighting grassroots activism's power in transforming political landscapes.
