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Odd Lots · October 22, 2026 · 53m

Bhaskar Sunkara Thinks the Market Has a Place Under Socialism

Bhaskar Sunkara, founder of Jacobin and a leading advocate for democratic socialism, joins to discuss his co-authored book "The Blueprint" and his vision of "market socialism." He argues that markets and entrepreneurs can be a constructive force within a socialist framework, challenging traditional anti-market positions on the left. The conversation explores how monetary policy, small businesses, and other features of capitalism might be remade under socialist principles, set against a backdrop of rising leftist political gains and polling data showing 43% of Americans now view socialism positively.

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Market Socialism
Sunkara advocates for a socialist economy that incorporates markets rather than abolishing them.
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Markets and Entrepreneurship Under Socialism
Sunkara contends that entrepreneurs and small businesses can thrive under socialism, challenging the notion that markets must be abolished.

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