Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democr

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democr


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#1094 An identity group that any one of us might join at any time (Disability Rights) (Encore)
December 12, 2017

Air Date: 4/11/2017 Today we look at a variety of ways to bring the disability rights movement into the mainstream of media, advocacy and the world Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Show Notes Ch. 1:...

#1151 Resuscitating the anti-trust movement (Monopolies)
December 08, 2017

Air Date: 12/8/2017 Today we look at the rebirth of the anti-trust movement in a struggle to save democracy in the face of a new era of worldwide corporate tech monopolies Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter...

#1150 The Price of Free (Silicon Valley and Big Data)
December 05, 2017

Air Date: 12/5/2017 Today we look at some of the hidden ways that big tech is influencing our lives personally and societally Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond...

#1149 The loss of liberty at the hands of concentrated power (Media and Net Neutrality)
December 01, 2017

Air Date: 12/1/2017 Today we look at the inevitable results of a lax approach to anti-trust legislation: the consolidation of corporate power and money used to buy influence over the writing of regulations which allow for further consolidation of...

#1148 Understanding the past to rebuild for the future (Democratic Party)
November 28, 2017

Air Date: 11/28/2017 Today we look at recent revelations about the conduct of the DNC during the 2016 campaign, a new Democratic Autopsy report that strives to shine light the failures and opportunities for the party and the recent election wins and...

#964 History of the Christian Right (Religion) (Encore)
November 24, 2017

Support our Winter Fundraiser! Air Date: 11/21/2017 Today we take a look at the history of how Christianity was, in large part, coopted by the Republican party on behalf of business interests and how anyone started getting the idea that we were...

#1147 The thrill and horror of the Harvey Weinstein Effect
November 21, 2017

Air Date: 11/21/2017 Today we look at gender-based harassment and assault, the revolution in thinking on the subject we are currently in the midst of and some ideas to institutionalize positive change Be part of the show! Leave a message at...

#1146 An Unmitigated Disaster (The GOP Tax Plan)
November 17, 2017

Air Date: 11/17/2017 Today we look at just a few of the many ways that the GOP tax plan is intended to help the well-off, harm the needy and defile a pristine wilderness just to top things off Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Join...

#1065 The fight for truth in a post-fact world (Media) (Encore)
November 14, 2017

Air Date: 12/16/2016 Today we look at the problems with the media, so many problems, and what lessons we should learn in the wake of the election Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Donate or...

#1145 A government small enough to get inside your body (Reproductive Justice)
November 11, 2017

Air Date: 11/11/2017 Today we look at the many ways conservatives across the country are systematically chipping away at the rights of all people who require access to any kind of reproductive health services Be part of the show! Leave a message at...