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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Bonus Sample #319 If you can't stand the heat, someone will profit from your misery
#1653 Money-N-Politics: SuperPACS, Crypto, Billionaires, and Public Funding of Elections
#1219 How the GOP became the most destructive force in the world (Throwback)
Bonus Sample #318 Staring Unblinkingly Into the Future
#1652 Denial, Delusion, and Devastation: Israeli genocide made possible by a nurtured ignorance and deft dehumanization
#1651 The Politics of Migration in the Age of Insecurity: From the UK riots to GOP fear-mongering
#1650 The Vibes Election Explained: Harris is up, Trump is down and Gaza will not be forgotten
#1579 Positive masculinity is a process that is underway (Throwback)
Bonus Sample #317 Don't Forget the Philosophers (AI in our politics, art, and humanity)