Topic: Podemos

The Momentum organization in the UK is compared to the Justice Democrats and the "Squad" in the United States. These groups are linked to an international trend of grassroots socialist organizing, including movements like Syriza in Greece and Podemos in Spain. The discussion suggests these organizations are heavily influenced by external funding and professional activists.

Spain's "Podemos" (We Can) party held a massive rally in Madrid, signaling a surge in anti-austerity sentiment similar to Greece's Syriza. The hosts discuss the historical links between Spanish leftists and Russia, suggesting that the "Yes We Can" branding might be a deliberate mockery of the Obama administration or a sign of Russian-backed destabilization within the EU.