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

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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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Episode Nine: The Environment 43:58

3d 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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Ambition, Greed, and The Hustle Lie 1:01:01

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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

5d 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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Ep 3 - Occupy Weston Street 1:08:27

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

6d 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

8d 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

10d 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

11d 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

12d 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

14d ago2:04:28

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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

16d ago51:39

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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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#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

18d 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

18d ago23:48

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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

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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

20d ago2:31:12

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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

21d ago19:50

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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

23d 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

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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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Episode Six: Women's Rights 51:39

24d ago51:39

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Episode Six dives into the history of women's rights and the hurdles women still face today. All links for episode 6 research are found here: https://www.businessinsider.com/roe-v-wade-autoimmune-patients-collateral-damage-of-abortion-ban-2022-7 https://www.guttmacher.org/2024/05/clear-and-growing-evidence-dobbs-harming-reproductive-health-and-free…

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Ep 1 - A Week Late And A Dollar Short 49:46

24d ago49:46

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This, our very first episode, was recorded a week ago and due to Reasons is only coming out now. Luckily for us, our opinions are timeless and the lessons we impart (Woolworths suck, so do cookers) will resonate through the ages. Also the strike is over the and weirdos changed their venue - life comes at your fast. To make it up to you, we'll relea…

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The Capitalist Scam 1:15:16

25d ago1:15:16

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In this episode of Red Reviews, Justin and I take a deep dive into Grace Blakeley’s Vulture Capitalism. In it, Blakeley tears apart the lies we’re told about “free markets” and “freedom” under capitalism. We talk about Boeing, the 2008 financial crash, and how neoliberalism has turned our entire economy into a rigged game for the rich. But it’s not…

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#1595 Pushing for Medicare For All in the Laboratories of Democracy (Throwback) 1:03:10

26d ago1:03:10

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Original Air Date: 11/29/2023 The movement for universal health care is still underway, though it rarely gets recognized in mainstream discourse. The murder of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson is an occasion worth using to look at the progress being made to improve our system of promoting the health of all people in the United States as well a…

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#31 - Angela Chase and Rickie Vasquez, 30 Years Later: The Politics of ‘My So-Called Life’ 2:28:46

26d ago2:28:46

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“My So-Called Life was the OG Leftist Teen Drama,” Diana declares. Both MY SO-CALLED LIFE (1994-1995) and Maria turned 30 this year! Diana Hussein again joins the podcast to break down all the politics of this groundbreaking yet short-lived teen drama. We discuss everything from a pre-Columbine gun violence (B) plot to the political awakening of An…

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Bonus Edition #328 The Truth Shall Set Us Free 22:33

27d ago22:33

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Sign Up or Manage Your Membership Air Date: 12-6-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - The political origins of SimCity and how capitalism warps our choices - A new video game offering a very different vision of societal management - Naomi Klein's insights on the Left's missteps responding to the Mirror World - Applying cynicism and skep…

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#1674 #MenToo: The Make America Male Again Election and the Media Driving the Message 2:08:16

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Air Date 12/3/2024 At a time when there are very legitimate concerns about men's place in society, the Manosphere has stepped in to fill the gap in the cultural discussion to give an answer, not a good answer but an answer, to young men about modern masculinity which included a strong push to vote Trump. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or t…

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Episode Five: Supreme Court of the United States 44:07

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Episode 5 dives into all things SCOTUS- ethics, advantages, major cases coming before the court, etc. All links used found here: https://www.newsmax.com/us/supreme-court-oral-arguments-vaping/2024/11/29/id/1189846/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1YVWrOlCofwbm3g9Y-Vm02K5X2wqv1nnT0jXfEEfUOHMsKy8tI78H3i7E_aem_p_Fa5afqxDtYQ2MWv0Zdsw https://www.newschannel…

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Beyond New Atheism with Steve Shives 1:11:43

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In this episode, I sat down with Steve Shives to talk about how we both went from New Atheism’s golden age to something a little more… let’s say, nuanced. We talk about why the New Atheist movement felt like home at first and why it didn’t go deep enough when it came to actual social change. Steve doesn’t hold back on what he thinks about some of t…

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#30 - ‘Let’s Be A Revolution’ - Queer Love and Class War on ‘Young Royals’ 2:25:23

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Maria is joined by Kelly Diaz and Taylor Garland to discuss the inherently political Swedish teen drama YOUNG ROYALS (2021-2024). We trace the star-crossed romance between Crown Prince Wilhelm and the working-class, socialist student Simon Eriksson as their relationship brings out class tensions and questions about the legitimacy of the monarchy. W…

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#1673 Beyond Thanksgiving: Telling Native Stories (Remix) 2:40:44

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Air Date 11/29/2024 Today’s episode is a remix of a 5-part series of episodes we did several years ago about telling native stories beyond what the US tends to share about its history. The series stretched all the way from Columbus to modern day and today we’re sharing the highlights reel of what stuck out to us looking back. Be part of the show! L…

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#1672 Keep an open mind, but not so open that your brains fall out 2:55:28

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Air Date 11/26/2024 In a world of infinite information but a finite amount of time to check your facts, we're living the logical conclusion of an online environment that favors false information over truth and the most popular online media reflects that reality perfectly. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@…

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Episode Four: Project 2025 46:51

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In this episode, we dig into Heritage Foundation, Project 2025, and "A Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise." No holds barred, no punches pulled, no sugar coating the reality. Sources for this episode here: https://www.project2025.org/ https://www.aclu.org/project-2025-explained https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c977njnvq2do https://pro…

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Pan-Africanism For the Modern Times with Dr. Kings 2:08:09

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Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Dr. Kings (06:46) Understanding Economic Realities and Political Predictions (13:24) Analyzing Biden's Economic Policies and Their Consequences (19:34) The Shift in Democratic Strategy and Identity Politics (25:06) The Broader Electoral Dynamics (31:20) The Challenges of the Black Left and Identity Politics (39:52)…

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