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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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Bonus Edition #331 - The Realignment Will Make You Seasick

Dec 23, 2024
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#1678 Trump's Total Dominance Over the Republican Party and the Resistance Efforts Already Underway

Dec 20, 2024
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#1677 Dems Can't Have Their Billionaires and Beat Them Too: The politics of anti-elitism

Dec 17, 2024
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Bonus Edition #330 - Rebuilding the Village

Dec 15, 2024
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#1676 The Incompetence of Authoritarians: Trump's cabinet picks are all loyalty, no ability

Dec 13, 2024
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Bonus Edition #329 - This Is Really Happening

Dec 12, 2024
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#1675 Fighting Nihilism to Organize For Freedom Against Fascism

Dec 10, 2024
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#1595 Pushing for Medicare For All in the Laboratories of Democracy (Throwback)

Dec 8, 2024
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Bonus Edition #328 The Truth Shall Set Us Free

Dec 6, 2024
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#1674 #MenToo: The Make America Male Again Election and the Media Driving the Message

Dec 3, 2024