The convoy to Cuba was a success, but the island is still in crisis. We are joined by Current Affairs associate editor Alex Skopic to talk about Cuba. Joining David, Alex also debunks the propaganda machine that has been in full swing, attacking the convoy and figures like Hasan Piker. Plus, Matt & David on Graham Platner and a worrying crackdown on free speech in Texas.

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Welcome to this week's Jacobin Show. David and Matt break down the recent elections in Illinois and the crisis of money in politics. Then we are joined by writer and activist Alex Birnel to talk about his recent piece in The Texas Observer that answers the question, can Mamdani style politics win everywhere?

Plus, we take a look at Greg Casar's recent statement on the crisis of the Democratic Party. He understands the problem; the solution is working-class politics.

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On this week’s Jacobin Show, David is joined by Iddo Elam, an Israeli refusenik who served prison time instead of serving in the IDF. He joins Jacobin to talk about resistance within Israel to the war on Iran.

Then we look toward Mexico, where President Claudia Sheinbaum has brought in a massive debt relief program. Jose Luis Granados Ceja and Jacobin contributor Kurt Hackbarth, both of the Soberania podcast, join us to break down what is working in Mexico.

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David’s Take on the Talarico win in Texas: https://jacobin.com/2026/03/texas-primary-talarico-class-christianity

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