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


Latest Episodes

(2017/04/11) An identity group that any one of us might join at any time (Disability Rights)
April 11, 2017

Edition #1094 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 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From...

(2017/04/07) The Exxon President goes to war with the planet (Climate)
April 07, 2017

Edition #1093 Today we look at Trump’s recent moves to dismantle Obama’s environmental legacy, the legal troubles he faces and the bright future that renewable energy is still headed towards  Be part of the show! Leave a message at...

(2017/04/04) Under surveillance from all angles (Privacy Rights)
April 04, 2017

Edition #1092 Today we look at the ways in which both corporate and governmental institutions are looking to gain more and more access to your private data and communications Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991   ​Show Notes...

(2017/03/31) Progressives fighting on multiple fronts (The Resistance)
March 31, 2017

Edition #1091 Today we look at the multi-front political battles being waged for the heart of the progressive movement, women’s movement, the Democratic party and the county as a whole Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes...

(2017/03/28) The corporatization of our schools (Education)
March 28, 2017

Edition #1090 Today we look at the confirmation of Betsy DeVos to head the Department of education and some of the ideological and historical context that brought us to this point Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1:...

(2017/03/24) A Corporate Judicial Coup (Judge Gorsuch and the Supreme Court)
March 24, 2017

Edition #1089 Today we look at the hearings of Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch, how we got to here and what his possible placement on the court portends for our future Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch....

(2017/03/21) Bracing for impact or burning up on reentry? (Trumpcare)
March 21, 2017

Edition #1088 Today we look at the rollout of Trumpcare including how we got here, the ideological challenges Republicans face in trying to repeal the ACA and the direction we should obviously go Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991...

(2016/10/07) Slavery in America is still alive and well (Prison Labor) (Repost)
March 17, 2017

Edition #1048 Today we look at the ways in which the 13th amendment to the constitution opened the doors to a mere evolution of slavery rather than it’s abolition as our national myth contends Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991...

(2017/03/14) Living in an empire of lies (Propaganda)
March 14, 2017

Edition #1087 Today we look at the mechanics and consequences of systemic lies and propaganda in an age of ignorance and anti-intellectualism Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond...

(2017/03/10) Unleashing the demons (Anti-Semitism)
March 10, 2017

Edition #1086 Today we look at how the Trump campaign and presidency has emboldened those who would spew hatred or commit violence against Jews and others Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening...