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This podcast is a beautifully executed compilation combining the absolute best in left-leaning political news, commentary and occasional comedy with great music to pull it all together. In each edition, I choose a political theme and deliver a variety of stories and perspectives from an array of sources on that theme. By the way, this is an ENHANCED PODCAST with cool features built in which is fun but that means that it's not compatible with everyone's audio player. For the STANDARD MP3 feed visit BestOfTheLeft.com to subscribe (even if you still want to use iTunes to manage your subscription).

343 episodes available. A new episode about every 3 days averaging 74 mins duration .

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Best of the Left - The best of progressive and liberal talk

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#1213 Ten Years On (The Financial Crisis and Disastrous Recovery)1:19:50

9h ago1:19:50

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Air Date: 9/25/2018 Today we take a look at where we stand, now ten years on from the beginning of the Great Recession in 2008. Inequality has spiked, the banks are more profitable than ever and not a single banker went to jail for fraud. Now we must look ahead to how we can better manage the next inevitable crash. Be part of the show! Leave a ...…

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#1212 Feudalism with Dinner (Our Culture of Tipping)1:19:46

5d ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Air Date: 9/21/2018 Today we take a look at the economics, sexism and racism embedded in the restaurant industry, largely due to the practice of tipping. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Newsvoice| Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK| Clean Choice Energy Support Best of the Left on Patreon! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: T ...…

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#1211 Corporate Monopoly and Political Power1:15:41

7d ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Air Date: 9/18/2018 Today we take a look at the current state of the centuries-old fight against the monopolization of economic and political power and how these forces threaten the very concept of democracy. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Newsvoice Support Best of the Left on Patreon! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: A ...…

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#1210 Brett Kavanaugh and the Imperial Presidency (Supreme Court)1:19:23

12d ago1:19:23

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Air Date: 9/14/2018 Today we take a look at the confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh, his stance on several critical issues and his threat to democratic values and separation of powers in the federal government Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Newsvoice App| Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK Support Best ...…

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#1209 Being part of the solution (How to argue your values)1:16:43

14d ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Air Date: 9/11/2018 Today we take a look at some strategies to and reasons why we need to have better political conversations Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: The Daily Show: Ears Edition Podcast| Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK Support Best of the Left on Patreon! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Robb Willer: How to hav ...…

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#1208 Collective power through solidarity (Unions)1:21:57

19d ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Air Date: 9/7/2018 Today we take a look at several of the ways that average people benefit from collective action including unionization, class action lawsuits and politically attuned investing of pooled pension funds. Plus, making the obvious case for why the Democratic Party needs to get wholeheartedly on board with policies that unwaveringly ...…

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#1207 Bleeding us to death (Health Care Costs)1:12:20

22d ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Air Date: 9/4/2018 Today we take a look at many of the underlying reasons that health care in America is so expensive and how those who benefit from the status quo work to keep it that way Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Warby Parker| Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK Support Best of the Left on Patreon! SH ...…

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#1206 The war on journalism, truth and democracy itself1:19:07

26d ago1:19:07

1:19:07

Air Date: 8/31/2018 Today we take a look at some of the tactics and ramifications of Trump's all-out war with journalism which is his strategy to undermine the most potent force capable of opposing an administration of lies and propaganda Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp| Amazon USA| Amazon CA| A ...…

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#1205 The multi-front war on the environment and our health1:11:53

29d ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Air Date: 8/28/2018 Today we take a look at just some of the many ways the Trump administration is systematically attacking the environment and our health to pave the way for increased profits for the business interests who have the administration's ear Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: CleanChoice Energy | ...…

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#1204 The past, present and future of international trade1:18:12

1M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

Air Date: 8/24/2018 Today we take a look at some of the historical context for the dynamics of international trade, some progressive ideas about managing the domestic results of trade, the economics and politics of tariffs and the dangers of trade wars. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Bolt - Online Securit ...…

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#1203 The causes and dangers of the international rise of the right1:12:44

1M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Air Date: 8/21/2018 Today we take a look at some of the reasons behind the rise of right-wing movements around the world but also at some of the various shapes they're taking, strategies they're following and emerging trends that may lend them additional momentum in the future Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsor ...…

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#1202 The threats against reproductive justice - past, present and future1:07:24

1M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Air Date: 8/17/2018 Today we take a look at the threats to reproductive justice everywhere, from the newest Supreme Court nominee to the entire long and storied history of the structures of power clamoring to control the bodies of women with a particular focus on the destinies of communities of color Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202- ...…

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#1201 Dehumanizing and abusing the outsider for political gain (Immigration)1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Air Date: 8/10/2018 Today we take a look at some of the historical context that sheds light on our current immigration debate by showing that there is essentially nothing new about it, only the details are fresh. We'll also explore the evolution of criminalizing immigration, the abuse of separated children and the GOP need to build a demographi ...…

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#1200 The Democratic autopsy and the progressive path forward1:22:40

2M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Air Date: 8/07/2018 Today we take a look at a few of the reasons the Democrats went from controlling both houses of Congress and the presidency 10 years ago to being completely out of power today and then lay out a series of steps the left can take to return to power Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Better ...…

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#1126 Explaining the concept you need to understand, Neoliberal Economics (Encore)1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Air Date: 8/15/2017 Today we look at the origins, underpinnings and effects of neoliberal economic thinking and policies. #1, it has nothing to do with who Americans think of as “liberals”. #2, both major US political parties are on board with it to varying degrees. #3, it’s pretty much what everyone in the world is pissed off about without nec ...…

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#1199 Criticizing a society that breeds depression1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

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Air Date: 7/31/2018 Today we take a look at some causes of depression that our society tends to look away from. Instead of focusing only on chemical imbalances, it seems wise to look outside ourselves at the circumstances we find ourselves in and ask how much our surrounding effect what goes on inside Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202 ...…

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#1198.5 Decolonization, Reconciliation and The Sacred Mountain - Presenting: Offshore43:15

2M ago43:15

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Air Date: 7/27/2018 Today I do something a little different and present to you (with permission) the entire first episode of the second season of the outstanding podcast, Offshore. Offshore is produced by Honolulu Civil Beat, a nonprofit and non-partisan investigative news site in Hawaii and I especially think the BotL audience will appreciate ...…

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#1198 All we have to fear is fear itself (Our Culture of Fear)1:17:32

2M ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Air Date: 7/24/2018 Today we take a look at our current moment in history and the two basic paths that lay before us, one dominated by fear that drives a willingness to give up power to authoritarian rulers and the other guided by hope for a better future and a willingness to work together toward that future Be part of the show! Leave a message ...…

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#1125 Understanding and surviving the age of anger (Encore)1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Air Date: 8/8/2017 Today we look at the forces causing a great deal and anger and upheaval all around the world, how that anger is being misdirected and what we can do in our own lives to face it Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Donate or become a Member to support the show! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/BestOfTheLeft Show ...…

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#1197 Showing up at the last minute to fight for the Supreme Court1:18:54

2M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

Air Date: 7/17/2018 Today we take a look at the history of what led us to be on the brink of the most conservative Supreme Court in 90 years, some of the details as to what's at stake and some ideas on fighting back, now and in the future Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Donate or become a Member to support the show! Visit: ...…

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#1196 Building a media that supports rather than undermines democracy1:16:56

2M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Air Date: 7/13/2018 Today we take a look at the media landscape and how it enables rather than challenges our horrific political status quo and we also hear suggested alternatives structures that could help us change the game Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp | Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK S ...…

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#1195 Criminalizing protest with civility as a cudgel1:09:48

3M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Air Date: 7/10/2018 Today we take a look at the attempts to distract with calls for civility and the attempts to suppress dissent with various bans and impediments to protest Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Bolt Online Security| Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK Support Best of the Left on Patreon! SHOW NOT ...…

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#1123 Preparing for the end of the world, or at least capitalism (Encore)1:11:53

3M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Air Date: 8/1/2017 Today we look at the state of capitalism, the logical arguments for its inevitable demise and the evidence that the end may more nigh than ever before Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Donate or become a Member to support the show! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/BestOfTheLeft Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme ...…

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#1194 The why and the how to make voting cool again (Elections)1:12:07

3M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Air Date: 7/3/2018 Today we take a look at the movement underway to take back power for progressive ideas in this country from a variety of perspectives all working toward a common goal Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Clean Choice Energy Support Best of the Left on Patr ...…

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#1193 Fighting for a representative democracy (voting Rights and Gerrymandering)1:14:44

3M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Air Date: 6/29/2018 Today we take a look at the multi-pronged campaign to prevent as many people from voting as possible and what we can do about it Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Donate or become a Member to support the show! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/BestOfTheLeft Episode Sponsors: Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK S ...…

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#1192 Fighting for Single Payer and against our neoliberal health system1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Air Date: 6/26/2018 Today we take a look at the misguided transformation of our thinking about health care that causes us to accept the idea of it being a market-based commodity, who continues to support this idea and why it continues to make suckers of us all Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Advertisers: Audiobook: ...…

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#1121 This episode is worth your time (Culture and Technology) (Encore)1:23:26

3M ago1:23:26

1:23:26

Air Date: 7/21/2017 Today we look at the technology that massively influences how we spend our time and hear lots of advice on how we can begin to take back control Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill Ch. 2: Act 1: The Panda is Dancing - @TimeWellSpe ...…

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#1191 Stumbling toward peace on the Korean Peninsula1:04:53

3M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Air Date: 6/19/2018 Today we take a look at where we are in the negotiation process with North Korea and how we got here Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Audiobook: What Truth Sounds Like| Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK Support Best of the Left on Patreon! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Explaining how we found ourselv ...…

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#1190 Hurricane Maria laid bare the colonialism and capitalism in Puerto Rico1:13:37

3M ago1:13:37

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Air Date: 6/15/2018 Today we take a look at the high toll Puerto Rico is paying, in both money and lives, for the triple disasters of colonialism, Hurricane Maria and disaster capitalism Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Clean Choice Energy Support Best of the Left on Patreon! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Deadlier than ...…

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#1189 Our dehumanizing, traumatizing, child-abusing immigration system1:20:01

3M ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Air Date: 6/12/2018 Today we take a look at the absolute horror show that is the US immigration system. Understanding that it was bad before but has been revved up to literally inhumane as our government makes a concerted effort to dehumanize asylum seekers on the run for their lives. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Donate ...…

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#1120 Stopping and building at the same time (Progressive Movement) (Encore)1:15:30

4M ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Air Date: 7/28/2017 Today we look at the woeful state of the Democratic Party and the strategy to bring them back from the brink Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Visit: https://www.patreon.com/BestOfTheLeft Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill Ch. 2: Act 1: All roads lead to Trump un ...…

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#1188 Impoverished, imprisoned and invisible (Disability Justice)1:18:57

4M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Air Date: 6/5/2018 Today we take a look at some of the adversity facing disabled people from labor rights to health care accessibility to incarceration Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors:The Brave Podcast| Simple Contacts Support Best of the Left on Patreon! Help improve the captions on our YouTube version of ...…

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#1187 Taking the long view on Trump and Russia1:16:35

4M ago1:16:35

1:16:35

Air Date: 6/1/2018 Today we take a rare sojourn into the world of Trump's seemingly endless corruption in business and life with a focus on his long history with Russia. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK| Clean Choice Energy Support Best of the Left on Patreon! SHOW NOTES 1:0 ...…

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#1186 Confronting the Legacy of the Confederacy1:18:47

4M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Air Date: 5/29/2018 Today we take a look at the legacy of the Confederacy, the monuments and white supremacy it left behind and the racial terror institutionalized in America based on upholding its values Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Become a member and enjoy ad-free episodes and bonus content! Visit: https://www.patreon ...…

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#1110 The rise of hate in America (White Supremacy) (Encore)1:24:30

4M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

Air Date: 6/09/2017 Today we take a look at some of the structures of white supremacy and the moment in the sun it is currently enjoying Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Become a member and enjoy ad-free episodes and bonus content! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/BestOfTheLeft Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell ...…

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#1185 Putting the politics of the left back together (Elections)1:15:40

4M ago1:15:40

1:15:40

Air Date: 5/22/2018 Today we take a look at the importance of the upcoming mid-term elections and the necessary danger of infighting amongst the left Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Become a member and enjoy ad-free episodes and bonus content! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/BestOfTheLeft Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: Lov ...…

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#1184 Lighting the fuse in the Middle East (Iran and Israel)1:18:53

4M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

Air Date: 5/18/2018 Today we take a look at the context and history that preceded the US cancellation of the Iran nuclear agreement Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Become a member and enjoy ad-free episodes and bonus content! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/BestOfTheLeft Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instr ...…

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#1183 Debating proposals for a next-generation economy (Social Benefit Programs)1:16:43

4M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Air Date: 5/8/2018 Today we take a look at both the policies of a Federally-Guaranteed Jobs program and a Universal Basic Income and hear arguments for and against each Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Become a member and enjoy ad-free episodes and bonus content! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/BestOfTheLeft Show Notes Ch. 1: ...…

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#1119 The inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men (Encore)1:27:10

5M ago1:27:10

1:27:10

Air Date: 7/12/2017 Today we look at many of our misconceptions of the nature of poverty, the interconnectedness of economics with all aspects of life and some suggestions on how to pursue justice Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Become a member and enjoy ad-free episodes and bonus content! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/Bes ...…

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#1182 Wrongheaded laws and prosecutors (Injustice System)1:15:03

5M ago1:15:03

1:15:03

Air Date: 5/8/2018 Today we take a look at how we came to have some of the mandatory minimum laws that we do, how they came out of a sense of desperation from an underserved and ignored community, and how prosecutors have used those laws to make things worse. But there is hope to turn this around. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999 ...…

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