Podcast / Start Making Sense / Nov 11, 2026

The Texas Earthquake—Plus, How Socialism Can Work

Steve Phillips examines Gina Hinojosa’s historic victory in Texas, while Bhaskar Sunkara discusses worker control, socialism, and his new book, The Blueprint.

The Texas Earthquake—Plus, How Socialism Can Work

Steve Phillips examines Gina Hinojosa’s historic victory in Texas, while Bhaskar Sunkara discusses worker control, socialism, and his new book, “The Blueprint.”

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Gina Hinojosa’s election as governor of Texas was not only the most unexpected victory oof the midterms but also the one with the most far-reaching significance for American politics. Steve Phillips explains.

Also: how socialism can work in the real world: Bhaskar Sunkara, president of The Nation, explains the centrality of worker control in a market economy. His new co-authored book is The Blueprint.

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Gina Hinojosa takes the stage as she is announced as the next governor of Texas on November 3, 2026, in Austin, Texas.

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Gina Hinojosa’s election as governor of Texas was not only the most unexpected victory of the midterms but also the one with the most far-reaching significance for American politics. Steve Phillips explains.

Also: How can socialism work in the real world? Bhaskar Sunkara, president of The Nation, explains the centrality of worker control in a market economy. His new, co-authored book is The Blueprint.

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The Texas Earthquake, plus How Socialism Can Work / Start Making Sense
byThe Nation Magazine

Gina Hinojosa’s election as governor of Texas was not only the most unexpected victory oof the midterms but also the one with the most far-reaching significance for American politics. Steve Phillips explains.

Also: how socialism can work in the real world: Bhaskar Sunkara, president of The Nation, explains the centrality of worker control in a market economy. His new co-authored book is The Blueprint.

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