I migliori Leftist podcast (2025)

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Hope Against the Algorithm 1:04:42

18h ago1:04:42

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In this episode of Red Reviews, we dive into Erich Fromm’s The Revolution of Hope and explore how hope—not blind optimism—can be a radical tool for social change. We tackle the dangers of a mechanized society, critique the unchecked power of big tech, and discuss what a truly democratic, humanistic use of technology could look like. Along the way, …

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SPECIAL EP: Leftist Teen Drama In Conversation with Colette Shade 1:45:51

23h ago1:45:51

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In our second Special Episode of Leftist Teen Drama featuring a writer talking about her related body of work, Maria welcomes Colette Shade to the podcast to discuss her brilliant book of essays, Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything (Essays on the Future That Never Was), just released on January 7, 2025. We deep dive into Colette’s essay collection…

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#1684 The Last Honest President: The imperfect life and legacy of Jimmy Carter 2:48:59

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Air Date 1/18/2025 We are looking back on Jimmy Carter's life and legacy as a lens through which to more clearly see and understand the current state of our politics, our incoming president, the Middle East, the climate, and more. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes | Transc…

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Ep 5 - (Re)Introducing Ourselves Pt 2. (Mitch & Pingers) 59:58

5d ago59:58

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Part 2! So if you missed part 1, go back and listen to that. Or don't, listen to podcasts like you're Leonard Shelby in Momento, who are we to judge? In this ep, it's Mitch and Pingers turn in the hot seat, the "hot seat" of course being a leisurely chat about their life, their "credentials," and the Power of Podcasting. Mitch's band Eye Of The Ene…

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Episode Ten: War & the American Military 1:06:45

13d ago1:06:45

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This episode features our first guest - T Shea. We discuss the likelihood of a World War 3, what might cause it, conflicts in the Middle East, and the Russia/Ukraine conflict. There are no links this time around, as most of the things discussed are either deeply ingrained knowledge, easily verified with a quick Google search, or pulled from social …

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#1683 Oligarchy Unmasked: President Musk, the crackup of capitalism, and the MAGA meltdown 2:30:00

5d ago2:30:00

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Air Date 1/15/2025 Elon Musk is leading the way for his class of tech broligarchs anxious to take over the MAGA movement and shape it to their own ends of deregulation, tax cuts, and lucrative government contracts. The disappointment that is inevitable for the MAGA populists is coming even faster than expected. Be part of the show! Leave us a messa…

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The Truth About Hierarchy and History with Damien Marie AtHope 1:10:06

8d ago1:10:06

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In this episode, we explore how systems of hierarchy have shaped humanity, from ancient rulers to modern billionaires. Why do hierarchies exist? Are they inevitable, or can we dismantle them? Together, we’ll examine the role of prehistory, morality, and resistance in understanding our current world. From mounds and pyramids to the structures of cap…

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#1682 Looking Back to Trump 1.0 (Remix) 1:08:41

9d ago1:08:41

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Air Date: 1/11/2025 Today, we look back to the warnings we gave ourselves at the beginning of the first Trump administration. In 2017 there was concern about corruption and his business dealings, ethics around his nominees, and the inability of the media to cover him properly. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email…

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#1681 Trump's American Imperialism: Threatening Friends and Annoying Neighbors 2:08:03

12d ago2:08:03

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Air Date 1/8/2025 Trump's first term was marked by all of the friendships he built with some of the world's worst, most oppressive leaders. His second term is getting an early start as he has begun making threats toward traditional allies and friends including Canada, Mexico, Greenland, and Panama. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at…

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Ep 4 - (Re)Introducing Ourselves Pt 1. (Tom & Celeste) 1:09:59

12d ago1:09:59

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We asked, you answered, we listened. Then spoke. For ages. It's a two-parter! We put out a call for questions and a surprisingly large amount of you asked us to explain who we are, what we do, and how we got into your house. And who would we be, as podcasters, to turn down an opportunity to talk about ourselves? In this first half, Tom details his …

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Bonus Edition #332 Transgressive Thoughts in a Villain Era 20:38

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Air Date: 1-6-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: - Why people love villains - How plutocracy kills - Why the path forward is through membership organizations FOLLOW US ON: Bluesky Mastadon Instagram Facebook YouTube Nostr public key: npub1tjxxp0x5mcgl2svwhm39qf002st2zdrkz6yxmaxr6r2fh0pv49qq2pem0e REFERENCES: The Year Villainy Won Pluto…

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Rethinking Marx For A Dying Planet 1:01:13

15d ago1:01:13

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In this episode of Red Reviews, we dive into Kohei Saito’s Slow Down: The Degrowth Manifesto and explore its bold reinterpretation of Marx’s ideas on ecology and capitalism. We unpack the concept of degrowth, debate its critiques, and ask if Marx’s later writings hold the key to addressing the climate crisis. Along the way, we challenge the myths o…

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#1680 The US puts the Hell in Health Care: For-profit insurance, Pharma, and the hatred and conspiracies they breed 1:49:07

16d ago1:49:07

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Air Date 1/4/2025 The murder of a health insurance CEO being met with widespread approval and the risk of going backward on life-saving vaccines pretty much sums up the current state of our approach to health care in this country. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes | Transc…

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Episode Nine: The Environment 43:58

20d ago43:58

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We cover all things climate change in this episode including the legislation that could be changed under Trump Admin 2.0, including the 150 pages of Project 2025 which address climate, air quality, water quality, and so much more. Links used in the research for this episode: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement https://www.np…

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#1554 Destroying Education and Democracy for Fun and Profit (Throwback) 1:05:22

20d ago1:05:22

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Original Air Date: 4/19/2023 Today, we take a look at the history and present of the interconnected movements to privatize education and dismantle democracy. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Membership 20% off for the Holiday! Get Bonus Shows + …

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Ambition, Greed, and The Hustle Lie 1:01:01

22d ago1:01:01

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In this video, Chris from It Had to Be Said joins me for a deep dive into Boiler Room. We explore the film’s themes of ambition, greed, and the toxic hustle culture that fuels them, all while connecting the story to modern parallels like crypto scams and hustle culture myths. If you’ve ever wondered about the cost of chasing success, this conversat…

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#34 - Dan Humphrey, Vanessa Abrams, and A Bunch of ‘Overprivileged, Underparented Trust Fund Brats’ (Analyzing Class Dynamics on ‘Gossip Girl’) 2:45:10

22d ago2:45:10

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In the Leftist Teen Drama Season 4 finale, Maria is joined by Laura Marino and strideofpride to dissect the class dynamics on a longtime listener-requested show: the iconic teen drama GOSSIP GIRL (2007-2012)! Approaching this episode from our usual leftist lens, we mainly zero in on the “working-class” characters who are thrust into the owning-clas…

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#1679 The Middle East War Process: Syria's Transition, Israel's Expansion, and Beyond 2:42:17

23d ago2:42:17

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Air Date 12/28/2024 Decades of dictatorial rule in Syria have come to an end, leading to something else to be determined. Israel sprang into action taking control of Syrian land on their border. And no one seems to care what the US thinks of all this, which is telling. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@Bes…

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#1566 Wrestling with Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism (Throwback) 1:09:34

26d ago1:09:34

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Original Air Date: 6/13/2023 Today, we take a look at the struggle to act ethically, at least by our own measure if there's not a universally-agreed standard to compare with, relating to the purchase of both the necessities of life we all need as well as the more luxury items that get added on top. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at…

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Episode Eight: Healthcare 52:48

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We cover more anecdotal stories in this episode about Healthcare, Luigi Mangione and the CEO killer, and a comparison of the US, Switzerland, and Germany's healthcare systems. Links in this episode here: https://www.pgpf.org/issues/healthcare/ https://studycorgi.com/comparison-of-healthcare-systems-the-united-states-and-switzerland/ https://wise.co…

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Bonus Edition #331 - The Realignment Will Make You Seasick 21:37

27d ago21:37

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LOOKING FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS? bestoftheleft.com/holiday Air Date: 12-23-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, and Deon (Erin was again missed) discuss: - The Realignment of the right-wing toward economic populism and government programs - The need for a different kind of government efficiency than DOGE is offering - The future of the left working to fix government …

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The Fight For A Shared Reality 1:24:25

29d ago1:24:25

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In this episode of Red Reviews, Justin and I dive into Naomi Klein's latest work, Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World. We unpack the concept of the "mirror world," where misinformation distorts reality, and examine how diagonalism—blurring the lines between left and right—has created some of the strangest political figures of our time. From …

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#33 - The Secret Life of British Teenagers in the South Asian Diaspora, According to ‘Some Girls,’ ‘Ackley Bridge,’ ‘Sex Education,’ and ‘Waterloo Road’ 2:57:26

29d ago2:57:26

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Maria is joined by Abir Mohammad to break down powerful depictions of British teenagers in the South Asian diaspora on SOME GIRLS (2012-2014), ACKLEY BRIDGE (2017-2022), SEX EDUCATION (2019-2023), and WATERLOO ROAD (2023-present.) This episode is jam packed with South Asian teen characters living in all their complexity – as sexual beings, as Musli…

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#1678 Trump's Total Dominance Over the Republican Party and the Resistance Efforts Already Underway 2:04:28

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Air Date 12/20/2024 There's no denying that things are about to get bad, Trump and company have had years to prepare for their next turn in office, but those preparing to resist also have the benefit of past experience resulting in a response to Trumpism that looks very different this time around. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at …

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Episode Seven: LQBTQIA Rights 51:39

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In this episode, we delve into the history of LGBTQIA rights and then bring it into the current context with Project 2025 and the Trump Administration. All links used in this episode here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026137942300149X https://www.nsurc.org/files https://guides.loc.gov/lgbtq-studies/stonewall-era https://www.pr…

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Ep 3 - Occupy Weston Street 1:08:27

1M ago1:08:27

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If you're about to listen to this week's episode, you're going to hear a lot about something called the "show notes," that will contain "links." This written description of the episode is here to guide you to those "show notes." It's an easy process, but we'd strongly recommend you listen to this week's podcast before trying to dive in. We talk abo…

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#1677 Dems Can't Have Their Billionaires and Beat Them Too: The politics of anti-elitism 2:26:27

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Air Date 12/17/2024 Changing the direction of a political party doesn't happen overnight and it usually takes a major disrupting event to shake it out of its well-wore groove. The loss of the Harris campaign to Trump and the evident desperation people have for a new economics that works for people might finally be enough to put Democrats on track t…

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Blending Liberalism and Socialism with Matt McManus 59:40

1M ago59:40

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In this episode of The Skeptical Leftist Podcast, I talked to with Matt McManus, a political theorist and author who identifies as a liberal socialist. While this idea might seem unusual at first, Matt dives into how it blends individual rights with collective well-being in a thoughtful and relevant way. We break down what liberal socialism means, …

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Bonus Edition #330 - Rebuilding the Village 23:48

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Give the gift of membership! (Standard or Patreon) Air Date: 12-15-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, and Deon (Erin was missed) discuss: - Why many people want a village, but most don't act like they do - Some proposed solutions to loneliness and building community - How politicians on both sides lack vision on how to improve peoples lives FOLLOW US ON: Blue…

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#32 - Simone Hicks, HBCU Athlete-Activist: Black Trauma, Resilience, and Protest on ‘All American: Homecoming’ 2:03:43

1M ago2:03:43

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Maria is once again joined by childhood friend Dondré Taylor-Stewart to talk about the often-political ALL AMERICAN universe, and specifically the HBCU spin-off ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMING (2022-2024). We trace Simone Hicks’ journey as an HBCU athlete-activist, as she emerges as a leader during two separate experiences of collective Black trauma: a bo…

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#1676 The Incompetence of Authoritarians: Trump's cabinet picks are all loyalty, no ability 2:31:12

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Air Date 12/13/2024 The most important thing to understand about authoritarian and dictatorial governance is that it is neither efficient nor competent, contrary to the myth. The problem lies with the need to hire people based on their unquestioning loyalty rather than any kind of demonstrated ability to do the jobs they're tasked with. The results…

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Bonus Edition #329 - This Is Really Happening 19:50

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Air Date: 12-12-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - What the orcas are up to - Confronting the truth about eating meat - How to not let grief destroy leftist movements - Living a better life by accepting our own mortality FOLLOW US ON: Bluesky Mastadon Instagram Facebook YouTube Nostr public key: npub1tjxxp0x5mcgl2svwhm39qf002st2zdrkz6…

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Ep 2 - NOW We'll Take Weekly Podcasting Seriously (jk) 56:36

1M ago56:36

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After the debacle of last week (Mitch's fault) we're back into the swing of regular, professional podcasting - Tanuki is out sick and records a mini solo pod and Pinger's isn't even home. Or in his home state. In fact the equipment he was using stuffed up and he's not even in the last 3rd of the show, but you won't really notice. This is a little e…

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#1675 Fighting Nihilism to Organize For Freedom Against Fascism 1:37:21

1M ago1:37:21

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Air Date 12/10/2024 In a moment of darkness, it's important to not only look for light but also understand how to create your own. Today we're exploring the philosophy of Tragic Optimism, the differing frameworks of freedom-from and freedom-to, and the slow progress of democracy but also the organizing strategies that are themselves the best coping…

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