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Why Do We Say "African American"?

Why Do We Say "African American"?

Season 3 Episode 19
8:26
Why Do We Have Political Parties?

Why Do We Have Political Parties?

Season 3 Episode 21
11:11
Evolution of Law Enforcement

Evolution of Law Enforcement

Season 3 Episode 23
13:39
The History of Reparations

The History of Reparations

Season 3 Episode 24
14:12
Did Europeans Enslave Native Americans?

Did Europeans Enslave Native Americans?

Season 3 Episode 25
12:41
Farewell

Farewell

Season 3 Episode 26
1:59
Episode 5: The Calling

The Calling

Season 4 Episode 5
53:05
When Whales Could Walk

When Whales Could Walk

Season 51 Episode 1
53:31
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Origin of Everything

History of Socialism in America

Season 3 Episode 18

"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time. With Democratic Socialism gaining more and more popularity, Danielle takes a look back at the long complicated history of Socialism in America. From the Utopian Socialist communities of the 19th century to the labor strikes and Anarchist Bombings of 1919 that helped fuel the Red Scare.