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# Melat Kiros
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/firing-line/episode/melat-kiros-k7wnmx/
- Published: 2026-07-31T14:31:01.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-02T05:30:13.000Z
- Description: Why is democratic socialism gaining momentum? Colorado House candidate Melat Kiros makes the case.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Firing Line, Season 2026, Episode 32, #ZZZ_Episode_c85f4e28-d3bb-4645-ba17-a60a14598bca, #episode, #news_program, #ZZZ_Show_6ce0e472-aa5f-4366-827b-39e94baf4db5, #v1.16

Why is democratic socialism gaining momentum? Colorado House candidate Melat Kiros makes the case, defends her criticism of Israel, and argues for a smaller Pentagon budget.