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Opinionated talk show host and columnist Michael Smerconish has been chronicling local, state, and national events for the Philadelphia Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer for more than 15 years. He has sounded off on topics as diverse as the hunt for Osama bin Laden and what the color of your Christmas lights says about you. In this collection of 100 of his most memorable columns, Smerconish reflects on American political life with his characteristic feistiness.

What is "the big lie" of the Democratic Party? That conservatives - and President Donald Trump in particular - are fascists. Nazis, even. In a typical comment, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow says the Trump era is reminiscent of "what it was like when Hitler first became chancellor." But in fact, this audacious lie is a complete inversion of the truth. Yes, there is a fascist threat in America - but that threat is from the Left and the Democratic Party.

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!

Join Pippi & Stranger on their journey through the wild weird world of Leftist Truckers From Texas.

Left in the Attic is a Colorado born podcast where two friends, Ana and Deep, discuss politics, power, community, and big life transitions while filming in an actual attic in Denver. Expect local and national headline debriefs, organizing stories, the chaos of life transitions (Ana in a career pivot & dating in Denver, Deep having a newborn), and guests who are doing the work in communities.If you are politically heartbroken but still hungry for hope, this podcast is for you.Meet Your HostsAna Mitchell, Ph.D., is a former CDC scientist who was swept up in federal cuts and is now reinventing ...

Every issue has two sides. Most shows pick one. We argue both. Not for clicks. Not for comfort. But because the truth loves tension — between ideas, power, and the people they affect. This is Mike & Nick — Left vs Right. Thirty minutes. One topic. No talking points. No safe takes. No holds barred. Let’s go.

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A Podcast about current local political events in Aurora Colorado and how they mimic what's going on in cities and towns across America; their effect on the working class; what we are doing to change the system into something better for all of us; and what ordinary people can do in their own communities to follow our lead. All from the minds of local activists, nerds, and all-around weirdos, Juan Marcano, Kristin Mallory Westerberg, Aly DeWills-Marcano, Bryan Lindstrom, and Michael Westerberg.

In How the Left Swiftboated America, FOX commentator and bestselling author John Gibson offers the first comprehensive defense of the Bush presidency against its numerous detractors. In this provocative political work, Gibson explores who was right and who was wrong in taking us into the Iraq...

Left of Midlife is where three small-town, liberal women take on the chaos of politics, leadership, and life with sharp insight and plenty of laughs. From staring down the beginning of midlife to wondering what’s left of it, we’ve got stories and opinions worth sharing — and we’re all leaning left. From the quirks of Indiana politics to the national dumpster fire we’re all living in, nothing is off-limits. We’ll rant, we’ll laugh, and we’ll remind you that if we can’t find the humor in all this, we might just lose our minds.

The Left Unsaid takes a wild, politically-charged joyride through the myths we’re taught in school and shouted from the news. Join Pat, Meg, and Finn as they question official narratives, complicate history, and crack jokes at the crumbling empire’s expense. Critical thinking, dark humor, and a refusal to obey in advance, all from the comfort of our living room.

The Loyola Left is a student run podcast through the High School Democrats of America: Loyola chapter at Loyola High School of Los Angeles. Join us for discussions about American politics through the perspective of students experiencing the division firsthand, while we have critical conversations with people from all over the political spectrum, and compare our worldviews. The podcast highlights the shortcomings of right-wing leadership, and the necessity of leftism in order to remedy the human rights abuses that the current government has entrenched into our political system.The podcast is ...

Haley and Alexis discuss the Trump administration.

In Crazies to the Left of Me, Wimps to the Right, Goldberg speaks for the millions of Americans who are saying: Enough! Enough of lunatics like Rosie O'Donnell who think ""Radical Christianity"" is ""as big a threat to America as Radical Islam."" Enough of the hyperbolic liberal rhetoric...

A timely and provocative account of the fall of New Labour, the rise of Corbyn, and what it means for the left in Britain. ‘Lewis Goodall is one of the most exciting voices in British politics right now’ Emily Maitlis ‘Hugely illuminating, thought-provoking and moving in its seriousness...

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Drawing on more than a decade of research and hundreds of interviews, Robert Wuthnow brings us into America's small towns, farms, and rural communities to paint a rich portrait of the moral order -the interactions, loyalties, obligations, and identities - underpinning this critical segment of the nation. Wuthnow demonstrates that to truly understand rural Americans' anger, their culture must be explored more fully. Moving beyond simplistic depictions of the residents of America's heartland, The Left Behind offers a clearer picture of how this important population will influence the nation's political future.

In Left of Karl Marx, Carole Boyce Davies assesses the activism, writing, and legacy of Claudia Jones (1915-1964), a pioneering Afro-Caribbean radical intellectual, dedicated communist, and feminist. Jones is buried in London's Highgate Cemetery, to the left of Karl Marx - a location that Boyce Davies finds fitting given how Jones expanded Marxism-Leninism to incorporate gender and race in her political critique and activism.

A rivalry that remade the political world as we know it today Politics today doesn’t look much like it did fifty years ago. Electorates that were once divided by economics—with blue-collar workers supporting leftwing parties while the wealthy trended right—are now more likely to split...

🎙️ Welcome to Hanging Left — the unapologetically progressive political podcast hosted by Todd Ayer and Matt Connarton. Each week, we dive deep into the issues shaping our world with sharp analysis, bold opinions, and a healthy dose of humor. From breaking news and policy debates to grassroots activism and cultural moments, Hanging Left is your go-to source for honest, unfiltered commentary from the left. Whether you’re a lifelong progressive or just tired of the status quo, Todd and Matt bring clarity and candor to the political chaos.