The first-ever podcast to use comedy while discussing Australian politics. A groundbreaking innovation in the experience commonly known as ”talking”, this podcast is set to replace all entertainment and journalism.
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Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy
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Expertly-curated progressive politics, news, and culture produced by leftist humans, not algorithms or AI. This is an award-winning podcast that dives deeply into a wide range of national and international issues facing society and governments. We draw from hundreds of sources of progressive news and commentary. Est. 2006. Save time by listening to a range of perspectives on a focused topic in each episode and be introduced to new sources you will not have come across on your own!
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skepticalleftist/subscribe Promoting critical thinking, social justice, and left wing politics by covering current events and talking to a variety of people. Include the Red Reviews podcast where Justin Clark talks about a book relevent to leftist theory or practice
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Kelly Wise and KB King - two leftist lesbians in a red state discussing politics with as much humor as they can muster.
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A podcast celebrating political moments on TV teen dramas, hosted by union communicator and teen drama enthusiast Maria DiPasquale. Produced by Jeff McHale, with art by Maddy Wiryo (logo + season 1) and Charles O’Leary (seasons 2-4, special eps)
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A leftist reading longform theory about various aspects of leftism in a digestible chunk each week. Gary (@SuperBiasedMan) is not a very well read leftist, but hopes to be in the course of doing this show.
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This podcast is designed to help unify the political divide between us by having pure conversations about today's society. Please join us to help create a more perfect union.
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A podcast focusing on American politics and culture from the ideological left with hosts Colter, Caleb, and Sheldon (the Leftist). We talk about each week's news, go on unhinged rants, and dive deep into the topics that matter most. Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast service.
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The Freshman Leftist is a podcast based around leftist ideology. I give a leftist perspective on the US and international news. I will go over books about communism, socialism, anarchism, and more. My goal is to learn and help you learn more about leftist ideology. Come join me for discussion, reading, and some breakdowns!!!
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Leftist and Chill is the show you never knew you didn't need but still can't live without. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-w-simpson/support
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Mike and Mitch sit down to discuss current and past films from the leftist political perspective.
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Discussing the Horn of Africa regions current events,political philosophy and social/cultural commentary from a Leftist perspective
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#943 No human being is illegal (Throwback)
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47:37Original Air Date: 8/4/2015 The dysfunctional state of the US immigration system and the political fight brewing over what to do about it Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email [email protected] Full Show Notes BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and …
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Ep 9 - This Title Wasn't Generated By AI ;)
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40:49Here's a refined version of your podcast episode description with the disdain for your listeners toned down: __________________________________________________________________ Hello friends! Thank you again for downloading, and hopefully listening to, this Australian comedy and politics podcast! On this week's episode of the podcast, The Radical On…
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This week, we’re wrapping up our trilogy on Anton Pannekoek with a deep dive into his classic work, Workers’ Councils. What’s the real alternative to capitalism and state socialism? Pannekoek argued it’s workers themselves taking control—no bosses, no bureaucracy, just collective power. We unpack his critiques of unions, the state, and nationalism,…
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SPECIAL EP: Leftist Teen Drama In Conversation with Colette Shade
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1:45:51In 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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#1690 Oligarchy Unmasked: Why Billionaires Hate Democracy and How They're Dismantling It
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3:00:39Air Date 2/11/2025 The very rich, as has been noted before, are not on the side of regular people. And even if you think that the federal government needs a major reboot, no one but the ultra-wealthy are going to be happy with what they build in the aftermath of the administrative coup currently underway. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or …
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Bonus Edition #336 - SOLVED! Demystifying Our Reality
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14:16Air Date: 2-10-25 Today, Jay! and Amanda (Deon and Erin were sick) discuss: - Why you should be using an RSS reader - The danger of Mystification as humans try to cope - Musk and Trump's flagrant law breaking - What Dems and you can do, with some tips from our own experience FOLLOW US ON: Bluesky Mastadon Instagram Facebook YouTube Nostr public key…
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#1689 The Media and the Moguls: Corporate Media is not equipped for Trump
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2:08:21Air Date 2/7/2025 Trump came in with a plan to subdue the media and large swaths of the media came in with a plan to acquiesce. But it's important to understand why because it's not a conspiracy or people wanting to do harm, it's structural to the system. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email [email protected]…
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Read about the Cummeragunja walk-off and mark your calendars - Feb 4th And no, it's not hypocritical when we talk about Dutton, because we're offering practical solutions on how to do it effectively, and we're never wrong, so... Here's a bunch of nonsense Mitch was talking about The insanely evil move of Bess Price (mother of Jacinta Price) turning…
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#1688 International Decline: The Old Is Dying and the New Cannot Be Born
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3:32:13Air Date 2/4/2025 The era of unquestioned US hegemony is undoubtedly on the decline but the future is much more complicated and uncertain than the straightforward idea of China rising to take our place that we've been told. Though Trump is not the cause of US decline, he may send us out in a tragic blaze of glory. Be part of the show! Leave us a me…
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Bonus Edition #335 - SOLVED! Good Advice in Bad Times
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27:14Air Date: 2-2-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: - How the resistance is transforming, not over - What actually worked when resisting Trump's first term - A curation of good advice on being effective and staying sane this time around FOLLOW US ON: Bluesky Mastadon Instagram Facebook YouTube Nostr public key: npub1tjxxp0x5mcgl2svwhm39qf…
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Beyond Performative Politics
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1:30:37In this episode Justin and I dive into Adolph Reed’s Class Notes to tackle the failures of performative politics and the rise of identity-driven activism. We break down Reed’s critique of neoliberalism, symbolic gestures, and the commodification of struggle while making the case for class-based organizing as the only path to real solidarity and cha…
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#1687 Respite: Ceasefire in Gaza and the Legacy of Imperial Folly in the Middle East
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2:52:25Air Date 1/31/2025 The genocide and subsequent ceasefire in Gaza is only the latest horrifying consequence of botched military misadventures in the Middle East and if the history of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay prisons can teach us anything it's that atrocities have long shadows. Be part of the show! Leave us a me…
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Ep 7 - This Could've Been An Email (ft. Alex Zucco)
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44:51We've got our very first guest! Freelance photojournalist Alex Zucco joined us to chat about the massive Invasion Day rally in Naarm, as well as the embarrassingly not-so-massive neo-Nazi gronkfest that happened at the same time. Also - 9 out of 10 landlords apparently don't report tax properly. That's so many of them. That's SO MANY OF THEM! Join …
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#1686 Temperatures Rising, Tempers Flaring: LA Fires, Climate Emergencies, Conspiracies, and Water Wars
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3:20:45Air Date 1/28/2025 The existence of out-of-control wildfires in Los Angeles amid the rising climate crisis is not confusing or strange. How to deal with such an emergency during our ongoing political and information crisis is a completely different story. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email [email protected]…
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Making Ethics Make Sense with Damien Marie AtHope
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58:41In this episode of The Skeptical Leftist, I talk with Damien Marie at Hope about axiology—the philosophy of value and worth—and its relevance to how we make ethical decisions. We break down the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic value, look at how capitalism distorts our understanding of human worth, and explore how axiology can clarify morality i…
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Bonus Edition #334 - SOLVED! Collaborators, Internal Exiles, and Dissidents
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22:19Air Date: 1-26-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: - The mindset of collaborators - Why many people turn inward and drop out - at their own risk - under authoritarianism - The nature of true dissidents and what we can learn from them FOLLOW US ON: Bluesky Mastadon Instagram Facebook YouTube Nostr public key: npub1tjxxp0x5mcgl2svwhm39qf0…
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#1085 A case against the myth of individualism (Throwback)
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56:35Original Air Date: 3/7/2017 Today we look at the dangerous myths of individualism and the American Dream™, some of their origins and some of their consequences Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email [email protected] Full Show Notes Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill…
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Here's a list of rallies, protests and events all around the country for Invasion Day Other resources: The Dhadjowa Foundation Bushmob Ed Zitron's podcast and other stuff (everyone start a podcast) 6 News - On the hour. Every Hour (legends) If you have a question, comment, clarification or correction, shoot us an email at [email protected] Our so…
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#1685 Faux Populism and Neoliberalism: Working People Are Stuck Between Oligarchy and Disregard
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2:37:47Air Date 1/21/2025 Decades ago, the conscious decision was made to exacerbate inequality for the sake of economic growth that would supposedly lift all boats. What probably wasn't understood at the time is that the logical conclusion of that choice would be to break democracy and usher in oligarchy. Now working people are left with only bad choices…
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Bonus Edition #333 - This is What Democracy (Actually) Looks Like
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21:57Air Date: 1-20-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: - Our new show name! - Getting over hurdles to find and form local community as a form of resistance and preparation - The study groups teachers are forming to teach and learn real history - How Citizen Assemblies could transform American politics for the better FOLLOW US ON: Bluesky Ma…
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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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#1684 The Last Honest President: The imperfect life and legacy of Jimmy Carter
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2:48:59Air 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 [email protected] Full Show Notes | Transc…
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#1683 Oligarchy Unmasked: President Musk, the crackup of capitalism, and the MAGA meltdown
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2:30:00Air 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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Ep 5 - (Re)Introducing Ourselves Pt 2. (Mitch & Pingers)
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59:58Part 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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The Truth About Hierarchy and History with Damien Marie AtHope
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1:10:06In 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)
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1:08:41Air 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
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2:08:03Air 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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Episode Ten: War & the American Military
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1:06:45This 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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Ep 4 - (Re)Introducing Ourselves Pt 1. (Tom & Celeste)
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1:09:59We 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
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20:38Air 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
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1:01:13In 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
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1:49:07Air 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 [email protected] Full Show Notes | Transc…
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