Corporate Dems vs. The Base: Is 2026 the Breaking Point?

Wajahat Ali Mar 3, 2026 As Trump’s wars rage and income inequality soars, corporate Democrats are doubling down on crushing progressives ahead of the 2026 elections. The party’s establishment prioritizes donors over voters, leaving the left base frustrated and disillusioned. Joining me to break down what this means for the Democratic Party, its future, and the progressive movement is Saikat Chakrabarti, former chief of staff to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a key architect of grassroots progressive organizing. We discuss whether the party can be saved from its centrist chokehold or if it’s already too late to reclaim its soul. Listen in to hear what it will take for progressives to fight back, reshape the agenda, and challenge the broligarchs controlling both parties. https://thelefthook.substack.com/p/wa…