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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#1144 Denying and deconstructing with all their might (Environmental Regulations)
November 07, 2017

Air Date: 11/07/2017 Today we look at the systematic deconstruction of the environmental regulatory infrastructure at the hands of anti-environment radicals, otherwise known as the "Climate Denying Dream Team" Be part of the show! Leave a message at...

#1143 Strategies for a winning coalition (Progressive Movement)
November 03, 2017

Air Date: 11/03/2017 Today we look at the battle at the heart of the rift in the progressive movement over strategies on the proper direction to go from here. As is so often the case, the answer is not one or the other but both Be part of the show!...

#1096 The oligarch who decided to buy the White House (Corruption)
October 31, 2017

Air Date: 4/18/2017 Today we look at some of the lesser-known characters in the right-wing oligarchy who now own the White House and Supreme Court Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Donate...

#1142 Long past time to boycott the NFL
October 27, 2017

Air Date: 10/27/2017 Today we look at some of the recent and no-so-recent political problems plaguing the NFL including the protests against police abuse, institutional racism, sexism, homophobia and their coverup of the traumatic brain injuries...

#922 A crisis of culture (Capitalism)
October 24, 2017

Air Date: 5/15/2015 Today we take a hard look at modern-day civilization and culture and ponder what we could do to make things better Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Donate or become a...

#1141 The perils of power and powerlessness (Toxic Masculinity)
October 20, 2017

Air Date: 10/20/2017 Today we look at the dangers that (primarily) white men face on multiple points along the power spectrum and how dangerous forms of masculinity lead to the dehumanizing of these men and those they encounter Be part of the show!...

#1140 Smoke, mirrors and myth (Tax Cuts for the Wealthy)
October 17, 2017

Air Date: 10/17/2017 Today we look at the philosophy, tricks of the trade and long-term strategy behind the GOP's never-ending quest to grant more tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy while cutting popular programs aimed at aiding the poor Be part...

#1139 In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting
October 13, 2017

Air Date: 10/13/2017 Today we look at the usual pattern of political and media theatre that occur after every major shooting incident and some of the facts that explain why we shouldn't continue in this pattern any longer Be part of the show! Leave a...

#873 The other new Jim Crow (Voting rights) (Repost)
October 10, 2017

Air Date: 11/04/2014 For information on the current effort to reform the electoral college that I discuss at the top of the show, visit: EqualVotes.us  Today we take a look at the ways the Republican Party has been working to suppress voter...

#1138 Condemning, Defending and Rebuilding the Media
October 06, 2017

Air Date: 10/06/2017 Today we look at the inadequacy, the potential, structures and the humanity of the corporate media Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Donate or become a Member to...