Kshama Sawant

Seattle City Council

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Robert Scheer sits down with Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant to discuss the changing face of socialism in this country.

Kshama Sawant: Bringing socialism to Seattle

Robert Scheer sits down with Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant to discuss the changing face of socialism in this country.

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