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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).

308 episodes available. A new episode about every 3 days averaging 73 mins duration .

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

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

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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 ...…

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

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

7d ago1:18:53

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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

10d ago1:16:43

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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

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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

17d ago1:15:03

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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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#1181 The Red-State Revolt (Teachers Strikes)1:19:44

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Air Date: 5/4/2018 Today we take a look at the falling dominoes of rebellion and demands for justice in the form of teachers strikes as they go from one educationally decimated red state to the next 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/B ...…

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#1180 A Bhutanese Travelogue1:09:20

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Air Date: 5/1/2018 Today I tell stories about Bhutan including personal experiences and what I can about the cultural and political past, present and future of the country 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…

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#1108 A conservative solution to solving climate change (Encore with New Ending)1:12:30

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Air Date: 5/30/2017 Today we look at some conservatives engaged in the fight against climate change and their best policy proposal to get the job done 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 ...…

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#1179 Stories from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan1:18:59

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Air Date: 4/20/2018 Today we take a look at some of the highlights of the Kingdom of Bhutan including the most famous of their exports, Gross National Happiness and many lesser-known aspects of their focus on happiness, good governance and environmental protection. We will also look at one of the blackest marks of the countries past, one that s ...…

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

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#1178 Economic Evolution (Capitalism, Consumerism and Beyond)1:19:45

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Air Date: 4/17/2018 Today we take a look at the debate between individualism and varying forms of collectivism, the benefits and drawbacks of consumerism and some philosophies of economics both past and future 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.pa ...…

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#1113 Tax cuts and deregulation have failed before and will fail again (Encore)58:00

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Air Date: 6/20/2017 Today we take a look at the legacy of conservative economics in Kansas, the new federal budget being pushed that would echo the Kansas disaster, deregulation that will cost citizens billions and the intellectual underpinning of modern conservative philosophy that is driving all this Be part of the show! Leave a message at 20 ...…

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#1177 What society does not know, nor want to know about Martin Luther King1:20:43

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Air Date: 4/10/2018 Today we take a look at some of the lesser-known sides of Martin Luther King's life and legacy, not just about his radicalism and focus on labor rights but also some new takes on the long shadow of the patriarchal views he held and reinforced Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Become a member and enjoy ad-f ...…

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#1176 The Gun Debate (is less of a debate than we think)1:26:32

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Air Date: 4/6/2018 Today, in response to a conservative listener who sent in a voicemail about gun culture and policy, the entire episode is a point by point response to that call, complete with as many clips as usual from some regular and irregular sources, with plenty of disagreement but, ultimately, finding lots of common ground Be part of t ...…

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#1175 You are the product in the internet economy (Facebook)1:24:22

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Air Date: 4/3/2018 Today we take a look at the latest revelations about the (mis)use of Facebook's data in an attempt to influence US elections, some of those who've seen this coming for years and some thoughts on what to do about it Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support my Climate Ride! Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: L ...…

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#1106 If you can’t beat them, suppress them (Voting Rights) (Encore)1:00:19

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Air Date: 5/23/2017 Today we look at the current state of voting rights and the full press efforts being made to expand voter suppression far and wide across the country 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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#1174 Renewed and repackaged racism (Drug War)1:08:54

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Air Date: 3/27/2018 Today we take a look at the blossoming of the renewed efforts of the conservative drug warriors 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 Instrumental by John ...…

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#1173 Think transgenerationally, act simply (Culture and Environment)1:19:44

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Air Date: 3/23/2018 Today we take a look at the structures, barriers and incentives standing between us and simpler, more fulfilling, happier and more environmentally sustainable lives 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 S ...…

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#1172 The cultural legacy of the way The West was won (Gun Culture)1:17:29

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Air Date: 3/20/2018 Today we take a look at the culture behind the gun culture in the US in an attempt to better understand it and to glean new ideas on how to fix it 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: O ...…

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#1171 Debt, profit and modern-day slavery (Injustice System)1:21:19

2M ago1:21:19

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Air Date: 3/16/2018 Today we take a look at the catastrophic point where cutting taxes, racism, capitalism, immigration policy and our punitive-rather-than-rehabilitative criminal justice system all meet 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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#1109 Finding the path forward for Democrats and the progressive movement (Encore)1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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Air Date: 6/6/2017 Today we look at where the Democratic party went wrong that led them to their current disempowered state and some of the arguments for why moving in a progressive direction is both morally correct and electorally smart Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Become a member and enjoy ad-free episodes and bonus co ...…

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#1170 Understanding the causes and cures of the opioid crisis1:14:45

3M ago1:14:45

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Air Date: 3/9/2018 Today we take a look at Trump's half-hearted and misguided attempt to address the opioid crisis as well as give some understanding to the history of opioids in the US, the multifaceted reasons why they're being abused at record levels and some ideas as to how to address the problem both humanely and effectively Be part of the ...…

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#1169 Playing with Winter (Threat and Effects of Nuclear War)1:08:20

3M ago1:08:20

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Air Date: 3/6/2018 Today we use Trump's threats to commit genocide in North Korea as the jumping off point to take a look at the process of launching and the probable result of using nuclear weapons 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/B ...…

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#1168 Understanding the Rise of the Right1:14:22

3M ago1:14:22

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Air Date: 3/2/2018 Today we take a look at the rise of the right from Trumpism in the US to the far-right parties gaining steam in Europe and beyond 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: Lovi ...…

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#1167 The kids are alright and they are leading the way again (Parkland Shooting)1:18:43

3M ago1:18:43

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Air Date: 2/27/2018 Today we take a look at the youth-lead response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as well as some history of youth-protest movements 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 ...…

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#1097 Good-Natured (Economics and Culture) (Encore)1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

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Air Date: 4/21/2017 Today we make the argument that people are naturally good and that society and economists should treat them that way 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: A lesson in Buddhist economics Part 1 - @thisishellradio - Air ...…

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#1166 How to create a happier society and why the GOP refuses (Social Benefits)1:09:07

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Air Date: 2/20/2018 Today we respond to the recent Trump budget proposal with some economic theories of our own, a description of how we could make ourselves happier and more prosperous and an explanation for why the GOP governing philosophy is so at odds with implementing programs that people like Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-99 ...…

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#1165 The flip side of the coin (Palestine)1:20:45

3M ago1:20:45

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Air Date: 2/16/2018 Today, after having recently looked at a few of the details of Israel, we take a look at what's happening on the other side of the border, in Palestine. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr Ch. 2: Act 1: Amer Zahr on working tow ...…

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#1164 The context of the Korean Peninsula1:18:02

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Air Date: 2/13/2018 Today we take a look at the history and context of the Korean Peninsula, how it was split in two in the first place and how self-perpetuating actions have been taken ever since to bring us to the brink of what would be a completely unnecessary and utterly disastrous war Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Sh ...…

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#1091 Progressives fighting on multiple fronts (The Resistance) (Encore)58:00

3M ago58:00

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Air Date: 3/31/2017 Today we look at the multi-front political battles being waged for the heart of the progressive movement, women’s movement, the Democratic party and the county as a whole 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: A roundup ...…

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#1163 Strange Bedfellows (Israel)1:20:51

4M ago1:20:51

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Air Date: 2/6/2018 Today we take a look at Israel from a variety of angles including what they do, who supports them and why Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr Ch. 2: Act 1: Breaking down Trump's moves on Israel - Intercepted (@theintercept) - Ai ...…

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#1162 The economics of immigration and demonization1:17:14

4M ago1:17:14

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Air Date: 2/2/2018 Today we take a look at the economics of immigration, both the good and the bad, both the domestic and international Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr Ch ...…

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#1161 Privacy, what is it good for? (Privacy Rights)1:20:17

4M ago1:20:17

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Air Date: 1/30/2018 Today we take a look at part of the history of our privacy rights, who they protect the most and what's happening to them recently Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On ...…

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#1160 Backlashes (#MeToo and the Women's Movement)1:15:21

4M ago1:15:21

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Air Date: 1/26/2018 Today we take a look at some of the nuances of the #MeToo movement and the predictable backlash to it as well as the backlash to Trump in the form of the one-year anniversary Women's March Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Show Notes ...…

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#1060 We should avoid these ends by avoiding these beginnings (Godwin’s Law) (Repost)59:36

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Air Date: 11/25/2016 Today we look at the comparison between the rise of Hitler and the rise of Trump, not to say that they are the same but to try to learn from the past in order to see farther into our own future and avoid the terrible ends that are possible Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! J ...…

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#1159 Voters need to pick their reps, not the other way around (Gerrymandering)1:04:45

4M ago1:04:45

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Air Date: 1/19/2018 Today we take a look at one of the most important and least understood problems with our broken democracy, gerrymandering, including some ideas to fix it Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewe ...…

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#1158 What America refuses to remember about Martin Luther King Jr.1:11:34

4M ago1:11:34

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Air Date: 1/16/2018 Today we take a look at the legacy of Martin Luther King that some people prefer to forget and most people never learned about. In fact, it is likely his forgotten opinions that got him killed rather than his calls for racial equality. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Join t ...…

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#1157 Policy without humanity (Immigration)1:18:09

4M ago1:18:09

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Air Date: 1/13/2018 Today we take a look at a bit of the history, and some of the recent developments of, the debate over immigration policy and the people affected by it Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell ...…

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#1072 A progressive vision for our economic future (Encore)57:42

5M ago57:42

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Air Date: 1/17/2017 Today we take a look at the Democrats failure to present viable economic solutions and offer a new vision for where we should go from here. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Ba ...…

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#1156 Women of color get the job done (Racism and Elections)1:11:03

5M ago1:11:03

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Air Date: 1/5/2018 Today we take a look at some of the challenges and triumphs for women of color and what thanks they should get in return Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill C ...…

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#1155 Leisure, Desperation or a Reorientation (The Future of Work)1:07:54

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Air Date: 1/2/2018 Today we take a look at a few different visions of what the future holds for our labor market and some policies we should be putting in place to set the scene for the coming evolution of work Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Support our Winter Fundraiser! Join the Best of the Left Social Network! Show Note ...…

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