Best Left In Lobby Podcasts (2026)

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[BEST OF 2025] From Reagan to Trump: Neoliberalism, Class War, and American Decadence 1:56:10

27m ago1:56:10

1:56:10

Nov 5, 2025 In this episode, public school history teacher Gianni Paul joins Breht to trace the historical roots of our current crisis — stagnant wages, mass homelessness, collapsing infrastructure, rising fascism, Gilded Age inequality, and a beaten down working class — back to Reagan's counter-revolution against the New Deal and the forty-year ne…

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[BEST OF 2025] Farce, Finance & Fascism: Margaret Kimberley on Empire in Decay 1:17:42

35m ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Jun 18, 2025 In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Margaret Kimberley—senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and a leader in Black Alliance for Peace—joins Breht to dissect the spectacle of American decline and, as usual, Kimberley offers a razor-sharp analysis of late-stage capitalism's collapse into cruelty, chaos, and confusion. Toget…

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WWE’s Two-Time Women’s World Champion: Nattie Neidhart on Life, Loss, and Legacy 52:44

2d ago52:44

52:44

What If the Pain You Survived Is the Exact Reason You’re Meant to Win? In this conversation, I sit down with Nattie Neidhart, and let me tell you right now, this is not a wrestling interview. This is a life interview. Nattie is one of the most accomplished and respected performers in WWE history, but what makes her extraordinary has nothing to do w…

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On Venezuela... (with Guerrilla History and Red Menace) 1:50:31

3h ago1:50:31

1:50:31

recorded January 3rd 2026 Revolutionary Guerrilla Menace's 2025: A Year in History! A fantastic discussion with blistering analysis from the crew. We discussed US criminal assault on Venezuela and its consequences geopolitically and economically on US empire and its designs in Latin America and implications for West Asia and especially subversion o…

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[BEST OF 2025] On The Ground in Gaza: Serving the People in Palestine 1:17:19

19h ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Feb 10, 2025 Willy Massay returns to the show to discuss his recent (second) trip to Gaza as a medical volunteer. He got back two weeks ago and stayed for over a month. He discusses his heart-wrenching experiences, the wintry conditions and terrible air quality in Gaza and how both are impacting the health of every single Palestinian on the ground.…

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[BEST OF 2025] The Sufi Path of Rumi: Islamic Mysticism and The Journey to Divine Love 2:08:49

2d ago2:08:49

2:08:49

Feb 17, 2025 Dr. Rory Dickson is a professor of Islamic Religion and Culture and author of several publications on Sufism, the mystical path within Islam. He joins Breht to have an incredibly deep conversation about the Sufi poet Rumi, his life and work, Rumi's relationship to his teacher Shams of Tabriz, the concepts of fana (annihilation of the s…

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[BEST OF 2025] Anti-Capitalist Parenting: A Dialectical Perspective w/ Breht O'Shea (Upstream Podcast) 2:12:00

3d ago2:12:00

2:12:00

Jun 25, 2025 One of the most radical things you can do is live your life in direct opposition to the forces that control our society. Not just fighting for policies or organizing your community, although those are certainly important parts of it, but also living with values that oppose the values of our dominant society. And even more importantly, …

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The Power of Being Vulnerable: The Real Reason Most People Fail at Love | Ed Mylett 1:41:02

5d ago1:41:02

1:41:02

What if the very thing you’re avoiding is the key to deeper love, stronger relationships, and real fulfillment? In this powerful mashup episode, I bring together some of the most honest and transformative conversations I’ve ever had about love, connection, and vulnerability. Too many people want intimacy without exposure, connection without risk, a…

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[BEST OF 2025] On Technofeudalism: Rent Seeking in Late Stage Monopoly Capitalism 1:16:16

4d ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Sep 10, 2025 Alyson and Breht critically engage with the concept of "technofeudalism" from a Marxist (and thus historical materialist) perspective, analyzing its origin and recent popularity, critiquing its depoloyment and the implication that it represents a "new mode of production", explaining related concepts like rent-seeking, discussing the ro…

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[BEST OF 2025] Dialectics of Nature: Engels on Dialectical Materialism as a Worldview 2:35:29

5d ago2:35:29

2:35:29

Jun 16, 2025 In this episode, Alyson and Breht explore Friedrich Engels' Dialectics of Nature, a bold and underappreciated attempt to apply dialectical materialism to the natural sciences. Often dismissed or misunderstood, this unfinished work offers a sweeping view of reality - from physics and chemistry to evolution, human consciousness, and ecol…

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The Conversations That Shaped a Year 1:05:04

7d ago1:05:04

1:05:04

What if the most important lesson of your year isn’t what you accomplished, but who you became along the way? In this special year end "Best of 2025" mashup, I’m bringing together some of the most powerful conversations from the past year to help you reflect, reset, and step into the next chapter of your life with clarity and conviction. These mome…

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The 5 Biggest Dream Killers You Must Defeat To Succeed | Ed Mylett 1:32:42

12d ago1:32:42

1:32:42

What if the reason you are not living your dream has nothing to do with your ability and everything to do with a few invisible forces quietly working against you? In this mashup episode, I go deep on what I believe are the five biggest dream killers that stop people right before they break through. This is not a surface level conversation about mot…

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Jesus Christ: The Revolutionary Mystic 2:08:43

13d ago2:08:43

2:08:43

In this Christmas special, Alyson and Breht reinterpret Jesus through Jewish mysticism, Christian contemplative traditions, and Buddhist conceptions of Enlightenment, offering an understanding of his teachings and words as attempts to articulate the ineffable and non-dual, rather than metaphysical propositions to be believed. Drawing heavily on the…

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Maxout Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 10 | Your Future Isn’t Found. It’s Designed 45:01

16d ago45:01

45:01

What if the year ahead isn’t something you survive but something you intentionally design? As we close out this MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass series, I want to talk to you about something that might be the most important skill you can develop going into 2026: designing your life on purpose. Too many people drift into a new year hoping things change …

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9 Unbreakable Rules of Consistency and Commitment | Ed Mylett 1:41:50

17d ago1:41:50

1:41:50

If you want uncommon results, you have to live by uncommon standards, especially on the days you do not feel like showing up. In this mashup episode, I’m bringing together some of the most disciplined competitors and leaders I’ve ever sat down with to break down what consistency and commitment really look like when the lights are off and no one is …

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Chinese Characteristics of Socialism: Civilizational Factors in CPC Governance 1:46:15

19d ago1:46:15

1:46:15

What does it really mean to speak of "socialism with Chinese characteristics"? Is it simply a matter of policy and political economy, or does it require grappling with thousands of years of civilizational history, philosophy, and culture? In this episode, Breht is joined by Zhao, the mind behind Goods for the People and author of Chinese Characteri…

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 9 | You Are CHOSEN FOR MORE 47:44

23d ago47:44

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass: Living With Divine Purpose In this episode, I want to help you answer one of the most important questions you will ever ask yourself. What am I really here to do? I talk about why fulfillment does not come from money, titles, or achievements alone, and why even success can feel empty if it is not aligned with your call…

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Nutritional Expert Reveals Why You Have Cravings and How To Stop Them | Ed Mylett 1:34:11

26d ago1:34:11

1:34:11

The Hidden Battle Inside Your Body That Is Controlling Your Cravings, Your Energy, and Your Life What if I told you the real reason you feel tired, anxious, moody, or out of control with your cravings has almost nothing to do with your willpower and everything to do with the microbiome inside your gut? In this mashup episode, I bring together some …

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Eric Mann on Revolutionary Struggle Part 2: Labor Organizing, The Working Class, and Proletarian Internationalism 2:07:39

24d ago2:07:39

2:07:39

Breht speaks with veteran organizer, revolutionary strategist, Elder of the movement, and author Eric Mann. Together they discuss Eric's life and work, including his book on George Jackson, the Hard Hat riot against Vietnam protesters, how to organize effectively in the work place, Eric's personal relationship with Howard Zinn, the importance of re…

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Eric Mann on Revolutionary Struggle: The Weather Underground, the Long 1960s, and the Fight for Liberation Today (Part 1) 2:19:14

25d ago2:19:14

2:19:14

Breht speaks with veteran organizer, revolutionary strategist, and author Eric Mann. In this wide-ranging conversation, Mann reflects on his decades of struggle; from his early work with SNCC and SDS, through his involvement with the Weather Underground and his time as a political prisoner, to his rank-and-file organizing as a UAW autoworker. Along…

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 8 | Action Activates Everything 54:21

28d ago54:21

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass: Faith In Action In this episode, I want to speak directly to the part of you that knows you were created for more but keeps waiting for the perfect plan or the perfect moment to start. I want to remind you that your life changes the second your belief becomes behavior. Faith in action is the force that separates those …

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Why Saving Alone Won’t Make You Rich... Do THIS Instead in 2026! 1:21:00

1M ago1:21:00

1:21:00

The real path to wealth in 2026 is not saving more. It is thinking differently. In this mashup episode, I am bringing together three of the brightest financial and personal growth minds in the world to shatter one of the biggest myths keeping people stuck. Saving alone will not make you wealthy. It never has. It never will. Wealth is created throug…

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 7 | Reprogram Your Mind 50:30

1M ago50:30

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass: Reprogram Your Mind for Strength, Faith and a Bigger Future Have you ever stopped to think about the story you’ve been telling yourself about who you are and what your life is supposed to look like? In this episode, I get real with you about something that quietly shapes your identity, your emotions, your decisions, an…

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[TEASER] The Anti-Human Nihilism of the Techno-Oligarchs 15:32

1M ago15:32

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This is a small snippet from a much larger patreon exclusive episode, which you can sign up for (and support the show in the process) here: www.patreon.com/revleftradio

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7 Ways to Crush Fear and Activate the Genius Within You | Ed Mylett 1:35:43

1M ago1:35:43

1:35:43

The Hidden Power Inside You Is Far Greater Than the Fear In Front of You In this mashup episode, I am bringing you two of the greatest minds on the planet when it comes to transforming your inner world and tapping into the genius that already lives inside you. If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, afraid, or unsure of your next move, this conve…

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 6 | The Gift Inside The Pain 50:50

1M ago50:50

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Maxout Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 6 | Finding Gratitude in the Fire. Have you ever realized that the quality of your life is really the quality of what you choose to notice? In this masterclass, I take you into one of the most profound shifts I have ever made in my own life. It is the shift from rushing through life to observing it, from living in r…

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The Years of Lead in Italy: Strategy of Tension, Operation Gladio, & the Long 1970s 1:47:01

1M ago1:47:01

1:47:01

Most people, even on the Left, only know fragments of Italy's "Years of Lead." This episode pulls the whole picture into focus: the mass worker upsurge after the boom years, the 1969 Piazza Fontana bombing and the death of Giuseppe Pinelli, the rise of the Red Brigades, the kidnapping and execution of Aldo Moro, and the 1980 Bologna massacre. Alyso…

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The Ultimate Persuasion Technique To Make More Sales | Ed Mylett 1:53:03

2M ago1:53:03

1:53:03

The Hidden Skill That Separates Closers From Everyone Else In this mashup episode, I am taking you deep inside the one skill that has created more breakthroughs in my life and business than anything else. It is the difference between struggling in silence and rising to the top of your field. It is the ability to persuade, influence, and connect at …

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They Called Her Rebel: Speculative Fiction, Revolutionary Art, and the Politics of Imagination 1:49:30

2M ago1:49:30

1:49:30

In this episode, Breht speaks with Jacob Dallas-Main, co-host of Workers' Lit and author of They Called Her Rebel; a dazzling fusion of fantasy, class struggle, and storytelling set in a world of debtors' camps, collapsing empires, and revolutionary possibility. The two discuss how speculative fiction can illuminate political struggle, not merely a…

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 5 | The Power of Vision 55:12

2M ago55:12

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass: The Power of Vision Have you ever felt like you’re working hard but still not moving closer to the life you truly want? In this episode of the MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass, I’m breaking down what might be missing—and it’s not more effort, it’s vision. Because where there is no vision, people perish. We are literally dy…

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UNLOCKED: Mamdani, Marijuana Dependency, and Unconditional Life Acceptance 2:05:05

2M ago2:05:05

2:05:05

This is an unlocked patreon episode. To support the show and get access to monthly bonus episodes like this one, join our patreon: www.patreon.com/revleftradio In this unlocked Patreon episode, Breht reads and responds to an article in the Tehran Times on the NYC mayoral race and left strategy around Palestine, then he plays and analyzes a Kurzgesa…

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This One Idea Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life | Ed Mylett 1:45:11

2M ago1:45:11

1:45:11

One idea can change your entire life when you finally decide to stop living small In this mashup episode, I brought together four people whose stories shook me to my core and reminded me what every one of us is capable of when life hits us with pain, loss, confusion, and impossible choices. You are going to hear the kind of honesty, courage, and tr…

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Heidegger in Ruins: Philosophy, Fascism, and the Politics of Being 1:54:06

2M ago1:54:06

1:54:06

In this episode, Breht speaks with Dr. Richard Wolin, author of Heidegger in Ruins: Between Philosophy and Ideology, about the dark entanglement between Martin Heidegger's philosophy and his lifelong commitment to National Socialism. Heidegger is often hailed as the most important philosopher of the 20th century, yet his work was deeply shaped by t…

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 4 | Protect Your Peace 35:17

2M ago35:17

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass: Protect Your Peace Have you ever noticed how quickly your peace can disappear the moment someone cuts you off in traffic or a negative comment shows up online? In this episode of the MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass, I’m taking you deep into one of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned: how to protect your peace and…

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How To Master Your Emotions (and Break Emotional Barriers) | Ed Mylett 1:51:01

2M ago1:51:01

1:51:01

How to Master Your Emotions and Unlock Unstoppable Power What if the real strength you’ve been searching for isn’t about control, it’s about release? In this mashup episode, I’m bringing together some of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever had about emotional mastery, healing, and the kind of resilience that transforms pain into power. You’re…

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From Reagan to Trump: Neoliberalism, Class War, and American Decadence 1:56:10

2M ago1:56:10

1:56:10

In this episode, public school history teacher Gianni Paul joins Breht to trace the historical roots of our current crisis — stagnant wages, mass homelessness, collapsing infrastructure, rising fascism, Gilded Age inequality, and a beaten down working class — back to Reagan's counter-revolution against the New Deal and the forty-year neoliberal pro…

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Tim Tebow & Demi-Leigh Tebow | Stop Chasing Validation That’ll Never Fill You 47:32

2M ago47:32

47:32

There are a few conversations that stop me in my tracks, and this was one of them. Sitting across from Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow, I wasn’t just speaking to a Heisman Trophy winner and a former Miss Universe. I was sitting with two people who live out their faith with more authenticity, humility, and conviction than almost anyone I’ve ever met. What …

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What Separates Successful People And People Who Chase Success | Ed Mylett 1:36:24

2M ago1:36:24

1:36:24

The Champions Mindset: How to Turn Pressure into Power What separates those who rise under pressure from those who break under it? In this mashup, I’m bringing you some of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever had about mastering the inner game, the battle between your mind, your heart, and your mission. From the court to the boardroom to the h…

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Union Organizing, Islamic Faith, and the Collective Vision of Socialism 1:20:33

2M ago1:20:33

1:20:33

In this episode, Breht speaks with Aminah Sheikh -- Vice President of the Canadian Freelance Union, member of the Twin Cities DSA Steering Committee, and longtime labor organizer -- about the intersection of Islamic faith, union organizing, and the collective vision of socialism. Aminah shares her journey from growing up in a devout religious house…

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 3 | Fear Is the Real Enemy 44:54

2M ago44:54

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Faith Over Fear: Turning Your Butterflies Into Breakthroughs Have you ever wondered how much your fears are truly costing you? In this week’s episode of the MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass, I’m getting real about one of the most powerful forces in your life, fear, and how it quietly keeps you from becoming the person you were born to be. I used to liv…

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How To UNLOCK Your Ultimate Potential | Ed Mylett 1:37:51

3M ago1:37:51

1:37:51

How to Unlock the Ultimate Version of YOU In this mashup episode, I’m bringing together four incredible stories that reveal what it truly takes to break through fear, doubt, and pain and step into your ultimate potential. Lewis Howes, Jamie Kern Lima, Damon West, and Rod Carew each share deeply personal moments that will challenge the way you think…

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On Fatherhood: Parenting and Marriage in an Era of Uncertainty 1:59:44

3M ago1:59:44

1:59:44

Breht is joined by Nick from MEANS TV and JT from Second Thought and The Deprogram, to have an unstructured conversation about fatherhood, parenting, role modeling, masculinity, marriage, children, and much more! ---------------------------------------------------- Support Rev Left and get access to bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Make…

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 2 | Finding Joy in the Hard Road 45:06

3M ago45:06

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Redefining Success: The Road Less Traveled Have you ever wondered why chasing success can sometimes feel so lonely, uncertain, and even painful? In this week’s MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass, I’m breaking down the truth about what it really takes to achieve greatness—and why the path that leads to the life you were born for is the one most people wil…

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How to Start Winning Again 1:27:41

3M ago1:27:41

1:27:41

The Discipline of Focus: How to Start Winning AgainIn this mashup episode, I’ve brought together four powerhouse voices including myself, Codie Sanchez, Damar Hamlin, and James Lawrence, to uncover what it really takes to build an unshakable focus and eliminate the distractions that steal our greatness. I'm breaking down the hard truths about the s…

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Ceasefire in Gaza, The Monroe Doctrine Under Trump, and a US Economy on the Brink of Collapse 1:42:15

3M ago1:42:15

1:42:15

Alyson and Breht analyze current events, including the ceasefire in Gaza and its implications, the newest round of US imperialist aggression against Venezuela, Regime Change aspirations in Iran and Venezuela, the absolutely horrific state of the American economy, the AI bubble, Free Speech, ICE raids, and more. -------------------------------------…

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MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 1 | Winning the Battle in Your Head 1:22:14

3M ago1:22:14

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MAXOUT YOUR MIND MASTERCLASS | Winning the Battle in Your Head Master Your Mind. Win Your Life. Have you ever stopped to think that the biggest fight you’ll ever face isn’t happening out there... it’s happening in here? In this first episode of the Maxout Your Mind Masterclass, I’m taking you inside the inner battle: the one between the voice that …

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How To Grow Everyday & Do The Hard Thing! 1:43:38

3M ago1:43:38

1:43:38

Reset Your Life Thermostat: Simple Shifts to Reignite Your Drive and Redefine Success What if your life’s limits weren’t determined by circumstance—but by the temperature you’ve set for yourself? In this mashup episode, I’m bringing together six powerhouse conversations with Tony Robbins, Rob Dyrdek, Steve Weatherford, Brendon Burchard, Christina P…

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Surviving Fame, Threats, and Fear with Faith & Joy | Willie & Korie Robertson 57:17

3M ago57:17

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Faith, Family, and Building an Unshakable Legacy What’s the secret to building a family, a business, and a life that actually lasts? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Willie and Korie Robertson—founders of the Duck Dynasty legacy and one of the most faith-driven families in America—to talk about what it really takes to stay grounded in…

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Discussing Popular Education and Social Movement Work (w/ Ultra-Red) 1:42:18

3M ago1:42:18

1:42:18

In this episode, Alyson joins members of the Ultra-Red collective to discuss their recent trip to Central America where they learned first hand about popular education movements of the past and present. The discussion gets into the history of popular education, existing social movements in Central America today, and what we can learn from these mov…

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The State of the American Left (w/ How The Red Was Won) 2:08:55

3M ago2:08:55

2:08:55

Breht went on How The Red Was Won to talk about the current state of the left, the contradictions of American trade unions, American geopolitics, and much more! From the original description: You know him. You love him. It's everyone's favorite Breht O'Shea from such fine podcasts as RevLeft Radio, The Red Menace, Shoeless in South Dakota, and more…

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