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

Expertly-curated progressive politics, news, and culture produced by leftist humans, not algorithms or AI. This is an award-winning podcast that dives deeply into a wide range of national and international issues facing society and governments. We draw from hundreds of sources of progressive news and commentary. Est. 2006. Save time by listening to a range of perspectives on a focused topic in each episode and be introduced to new sources you will not have come across on your own!

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#1571 Understanding what we lost with the repeal of affirmative action

Jul 12, 2023
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#1570 The overpopulation debate is more philosophical than empirical

Jul 9, 2023
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#TBT #1155 Leisure, Desperation or a Reorientation (The Future of Work) (Throwback)

Jul 7, 2023
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#1569 Winning Progressive Policies with Better Messaging

Jul 4, 2023
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Bonus Sample #273 Marriage Proposals

Jul 2, 2023
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#1495 No One Supports the Economic Interests of Rural America (Repost)

Jun 28, 2023
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#1568 The Shifting Landscape of the Religion-Conservative-Political Complex

Jun 25, 2023
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#TBT #1247 The Fight for the Four Freedoms (FDR vs. Libertarianism) (Throwback)

Jun 23, 2023
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#1567 How to Sell an Immoral Economic System to the Masses

Jun 21, 2023
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Bonus Sample #272 Billionaires Selling the System

Jun 19, 2023