بهترین پادکست های Leftist (2024)

Air Date 9/17/2024 It's not just the threat of the electoral college handing the presidency to the loser of the popular vote, nor the specter of a repeat of a January 6th-like event hanging over the election - there's also copious lies and disinformation including a new and improved nazi-to-Republican-talking-point-pipeline, and fresh new intimidat…

1
Can Science and Religion Coexist? 1:27:48

Play Pause

1d ago1:27:48

1:27:48

In this episode, we dive into Stephen J. Gould’s Rocks of Ages and explore his compelling argument for "Non-Overlapping Magisteria" — the idea that science and religion each have their own domains and don’t need to clash. Join us as we unpack how Gould’s perspective offers a refreshing take on the age-old conflict between fact and faith, and what i…

1
#1655 A Pivotal Moment for Big Tech, Both Old and New: Google Search, the A.I. Boom, Antitrust, and Regulation 2:06:45

4d ago2:06:45

2:06:45

Air Date 9/13/2024 We've been living through the modern equivalent of the oil boom, back when poking a hole in the ground would make one of the world's most valuable substances, upon which entire economies would be built. But in our case, it's not oil, it's data. Now we are at a pivotal moment as the old unchallenged master of data, Google, has bee…

1
#1654 Demographics of Democracy: Decoding cohorts of voters that will decide the election (Updated) 2:29:10

5d ago2:29:10

2:29:10

Air Date 9/10/2024 It's said that we live in a melting pot here in the United States. Perhaps it's more of a salad bar, who knows? In any case, there are a lot of people coming from a lot of different backgrounds, cultures, histories, and geographies all about to vote in a few weeks. Today, we try to understand, at least roughly, how people’s backg…

1
The Lessons of Vietnam and The Cost of Arrogance 1:24:28

8d ago1:24:28

1:24:28

In this episode, we dive deep into David Halberstam's classic book The Best and the Brightest, exploring how some of America's most esteemed minds led the country into one of its most significant foreign policy disasters—the Vietnam War. We unpack the failures of leadership, the hubris of the so-called "best and brightest," and the devastating impl…

1
Bonus Sample #319 If you can't stand the heat, someone will profit from your misery 19:08

9d ago19:08

19:08

BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Hear the Full Show, Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Air Date: 9-8-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - labor unions fighting for time off when it's too hot - cooling tech - electric trains - and the corporations running our national parks into the ground REFERENCES: Greek Unions Want Paid Time Off When It’s…

1
#1653 Money-N-Politics: SuperPACS, Crypto, Billionaires, and Public Funding of Elections 1:41:40

11d ago1:41:40

1:41:40

Air Date 9/6/2024 We're living in the world that dark money in politics and Citizen's United built. But since that Supreme Court ruling in 2010, we've invented cryptocurrency that promises to be a brand new source of opacity and financial power built on smoke and mirrors. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@…

1
#1219 How the GOP became the most destructive force in the world (Throwback) 57:46

14d ago57:46

57:46

Original Air Date: 10/16/2018 Today we take a look at the distant and recent history of conservatism in America and beyond and follow the steps that have led to their rejection of science at a moment in history when it has never been more critical to heed the warnings of scientists Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or …

1
There Is No Such Thing as Ethiopian Imperialism 1:01:34

16d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Appreciation for Hood Communists (04:45) Countering the Idea of Ethiopian Imperialism and Colonialism (06:07) The Significance of the Armed Struggle in Eritrea (12:21) Moving Away from Hyper-Nationalism and Chauvinism (30:48) The Anti-Colonial Armed Struggle (34:36) Challenging the Existence Narrative of "Ethiopia…

1
Old Bonus Content - The Politicians and Pundits Who Let Us Down 42:27

15d ago42:27

42:27

Hey everyone, welcome back to the show. Today, we’re revisiting some older bonus content, originally from August of 2021, part of our Red Reviews series—this one’s Red Reviews #6. Even though it’s been a while since we recorded it, the issues we discuss are still very much relevant today. We’ll be diving into how some on the left can lose their way…

1
Bonus Sample #318 Staring Unblinkingly Into the Future 16:10

16d ago16:10

16:10

Air Date: 9-1-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - The ever-stranger headlines about RFK Jr. ...and dead animals - The political philosophies and missteps behind unipolar, bipolar or multipolar world views - The dogmatic history of the American Communist Party - The deeper reasons having kids is on the decline - The impacts of our bizar…

1
#1652 Denial, Delusion, and Devastation: Israeli genocide made possible by a nurtured ignorance and deft dehumanization 2:46:15

18d ago2:46:15

2:46:15

Air Date 8/30/2024 Israel's assault on Gaza is fueled by pain, rage, trauma... a desire for safety, a desire for revenge, the hope for the safe return of hostages. It's a complicated mix of all of the above and more and it will be different for each person. However, there's also a deep well of denial and delusion about the decades-old status quo be…

1
#1651 The Politics of Migration in the Age of Insecurity: From the UK riots to GOP fear-mongering 2:13:01

21d ago2:13:01

2:13:01

Air Date 8/27/2024 People feel lots of ways about immigration. Sometimes it's fear of the other, other times it's not about the people but just dismay over a broken system. The validity of these concerns and others certainly exist on a spectrum, some are utter bullshit and others aren't. Left-wing political parties tend to do a terrible job creatin…

1
Big Shiny Trouble with Eric Wickham 1:01:08

23d ago1:01:08

1:01:08

I had a great chat with Eric Wickham from Big Shiny Takes. We covered a range of topics from Canadian politics and homelessness to the state of media bias. It was a fun and informative conversation that I think you’ll enjoy. Here are some links for stuff we talked about https://www.unrigged.ca/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/capital-gains-tax-bud…

1
#1650 The Vibes Election Explained: Harris is up, Trump is down and Gaza will not be forgotten 2:43:41

25d ago2:43:41

2:43:41

Air Date 8/23/2024 The vibes of this election are nothing anyone could have predicted a month ago. And yet, some of the details have played out as though by a script. Democrats drink hope like ambrosia from the gods; Trump, when confronted with reality initiates a full blown meltdown; and everyone is doing their best to ignore the genocide in Gaza …

1
#1579 Positive masculinity is a process that is underway (Throwback) 1:19:09

27d ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Original Air Date: 8/23/2023 For decades, we have rightly been focused on dialing back endemic misogyny and poking holes in the patriarchy in the hopes of a new normal of gender relations emerging that would be genuinely healthier for everyone, not just women. But, with so much of the focus on the type of masculinity men and boys shouldn't embrace,…

1
This Week In Decline with Prof. Guy MacPherson Aug 16 1:28:01

27d ago1:28:01

1:28:01

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u86BOkZVVS8توسط Turn Leftist Podcast

1
Bonus Sample #317 Don't Forget the Philosophers (AI in our politics, art, and humanity) 17:57

29d ago17:57

17:57

Air Date: 8-19-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - How we likely all have COVID and can't believe we did a Bonus Show - The bizarre ways AI is already part of our political systems - Strong feelings on AI-generated art in a hyper-capitalist world - The ups, downs and side effects of so-called AI friends - AI in our love lives (P.S. Aud…

1
Old Bonus Content - The IDW, Sex Pests, and the Death of the Secular Movement 1:18:38

29d ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Unearth a forgotten gem from our archives! In this episode, we revisit a discussion on the decline of the secular movement, the Intellectual Dark Web (IDW), and the impact of sexual misconduct allegations. Join us for a nostalgic look back at a pivotal time in cultural and intellectual discourse. Here are a few links for subjects we touched on http…

1
#1649 Race in America and the Moral Clarity of James Baldwin 2:23:26

1M ago2:23:26

2:23:26

Air Date 8/17/2024 James Baldwin's 100th birthday passed by recently and we're using the occasion to draw on his moral clarity and eloquence while we assess the state of race in America Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes | Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get B…

1
This Week In Decline Livestream Aug 12 with Caleb Maupin 2:11:53

1M ago2:11:53

2:11:53

Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/cnKPlu7Ntrcتوسط Turn Leftist Podcast

1
This Week In Decline Livestream Aug 11 2024 1:57:58

1M ago1:57:58

1:57:58

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBswK4BSVWYتوسط Turn Leftist Podcast

1
The State of Imperialism In the Horn of Africa 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Chapters: 00:00 - The Significance of Black August and the Black Radical Tradition . 02:51 - The Connection Between the Black Radical Tradition and the Struggles in the Horn of Africa 10:34 - Discarding the Fetishization of the Abyssinian Feudal Monarchy 21:17 - The Role of the Black Diaspora in the Horn of Africa 24:01 - Questioning Reformism and …

1
#1648 Power Grabs, Elections Optional: The threat of minority rule through election denialism 3:05:39

1M ago3:05:39

3:05:39

Air Date 8/13/2024 Spirits among Kamala Harris supporters, Democrats, and anyone opposing Trumpism are at an all-time high right now. That's both fortuitous and crucial to the upcoming election. By the very nature of Trumpism, this election will be the most flagrantly contested in history with far more Trump loyalists in place ready to throw wrench…

1
This Week In Decline Livestream Aug 9 24 featuring Eddie Ligersmith 1:54:48

1M ago1:54:48

1:54:48

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/AD_JGoFBZMsتوسط Turn Leftist Podcast

1
Bonus Sample #316 How are you gonna fix that garden?! 18:43

1M ago18:43

18:43

BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Hear the Full Show, Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Air Date: 8-11-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: - Understanding the New Right - JD Vance's mangled metaphor - The best headline about RFK Jr. - Where the anti-trans movement has taken us - What Star War controversies through the years can teach us REFER…

1
The Politics Behind American Prometheus 1:12:20

1M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

In this episode, we're exploring the life and legacy of "the man who shook the world," J. Robert Oppenheimer. Our deep dive into Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin's American Prometheus takes us on a journey through the mind of the brilliant physicist who led the Manhattan Project. From his early academic days to his pivotal role in creating the atomic…

1
This Week In Decline Livestream August 8 2024 2:05:14

1M ago2:05:14

2:05:14

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/-5jFYRXzXyo?si=uIh0aIbFjtrmrB3cتوسط Turn Leftist Podcast

1
#1248 There you go again. Venezuela and America's addiction to imperialism (Throwback) 1:03:25

1M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Original Air Date: 2/8/2019 Amid the ongoing fallout of a contested presidential election, we take a look back, briefly, at the last 100 years of Venezuelan history to understand how they went from oil riches and inequality to revolution and social progress only to run afoul of American imperialism Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at…

1
#1647 How to Eliminate Homelessness While Maintaining Our Humanity 1:49:04

1M ago1:49:04

1:49:04

Air Date 8/6/2024 After the recent Supreme Court ruling that allowed governments to constitutionally purge unhoused people from public spaces, we are getting an immediate lesson in the difference between addressing systemic problems with solutions and using the police to clean up after governments that failed to act. Be part of the show! Leave us a…

1
Bonus Sample #315 You Do You, You Weirdos 16:03

1M ago16:03

16:03

BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Hear the Full Show, Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Air Date: 8-4-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - The use of strategic ambiguity as a way to ensure everyone hears what they want to hear - How weird Republicans are now - How the joke about JD Vance having sex with a couch is viewed as plausible because …

پادکست هایی که ارزش شنیدن دارند

پادکست های Leftist

پادکست هایی که ارزش شنیدن دارند

راهنمای مرجع سریع