En iyi Driftglass And Blue Gal podcastleri (2025)

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Ep 901: They're All Jeff Gannon Now (And Love to St. Louis) 46:33

1d ago46:33

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This week on The Professional Left: Weather woes! Driftglass and Blue Gal welcome some special guests - tornado refugees (the two younger kids!) - as severe weather interrupts podcast preparations. A "No Fair Remembering Stuff" segment takes us back to 2008's bizarre tire pressure inflation controversy - and why it matters as a "telling detail" in …

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Ep 900: Never Give Up, Never Surrender! 1:22:18

7d ago1:22:18

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Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. America and all the ships at sea! Flash! Those audio chatterboxes they call "The Professional Left Podcast" are taking to the airwaves tonight with a retrospective that'll curl your permanent wave! From the swanky studios of downtown Springfield, Illinois, to your very own listening device comes "Nine Hundred Episodes in …

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Ep 899 | The President Takes A Bribe (Lots of Bribes) 54:47

9d ago54:47

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This week on The Professional Left, we're asking the question that's suddenly on everyone's mind: "Does motivated reasoning have any limits?" When a president accepts a $400 million jet as a "gift" from Qatar and his administration floats suspending habeas corpus, are we finally reaching a tipping point? We'll explore why even some of the most devo…

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Ep 898 | Why Today's Politics Is A Holy War 54:57

14d ago54:57

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In our 898th episode, we examine a puzzling question: why has political persuasion become seemingly impossible in America today? We explore how the landscape has fundamentally shifted beyond mere policy disagreements into something that looks surprisingly like religious conflict. We connect historical patterns of how religious movements evolve and …

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Ep 897 | Driftglass for Pope and David Brooks Said What?! 1:04:07

16d ago1:04:07

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In this episode of The Professional Left Podcast, we return from our break to tackle the media's misuse of political vocabulary and how a certain pundit twists language to avoid placing blame where it belongs. We break down a prominent columnist's appearance on PBS that perfectly illustrates this problem, while examining how his myth of the "Sensib…

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Ep 896 | 'It's The Corruption, Stupid' 46:27

23d ago46:27

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We discuss Chicago politics as 26-year-old progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh challenges veteran Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who may be announcing her retirement after 14 terms in Congress. Then we take a look at Trump's latest projection scheme as his DOJ targets ActBlue while conveniently ignoring WinRed's shady operations. Both sides don't! Only on…

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Ep 895 | A Convo with Charlie Pierce 1:11:55

28d ago1:11:55

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Today’s episode is going to be a little more unstructured than usual because we have a very special guest. He is a renowned political journalist and staff writer for Esquire, where he writes the popular blog "Politics with Charles P. Pierce." He's known for his sharp political commentary, incisive humor, and encyclopedic knowledge of American polit…

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Ep 894 The Shipping News 51:37

30d ago51:37

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In Episode 894, "The Shipping News," we explore Pope Francis's passing, compare Easter messages from presidents past and present, and examine how "Mr. Fix The Economy On Day One" is actually doing with tariffs and trade wars. We reveal alarming economic indicators, presidential gaslighting about grocery prices, and share some outrageous local polit…

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Ep 893: The Monster In The Mirror 1:08:15

1M ago1:08:15

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This week, we're examining the disturbing parallels between past and present as we approach the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. We'll explore how the extremist rhetoric that drove Timothy McVeigh has found new life in today's political landscape. We dive into the Republican propaganda machine's decades-long strategy of relentlessly b…

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Ep 892: She Told Us So 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

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In this week's episode, we examine the disturbing realities of Trump's America in 2025, where Supreme Court rulings are ignored, critics face politically motivated investigations, and erratic tariff policies create economic chaos. We connect these developments to warnings we shared a year ago about the rise of fascism, reminding listeners that what…

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Ep 891: Stories Over Statistics 48:31

1M ago48:31

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In this week's episode, we dive into why Republicans keep winning the messaging war despite their policies hurting average Americans. We explore how stories consistently triumph over facts in political discourse and why Democrats' reliance on statistics isn't working. From "The Inspector General" to parables in the Bible, we examine how powerful na…

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Ep 890: Killing The Economy To Own The Libs 54:57

1M ago54:57

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Time to dive into Donald Trump's tantrum-driven manufacturing policy and catastrophic tariff regime. We follow the destructive path of his administration as it systematically dismantles Biden's successful manufacturing initiatives - from shutting down EV charging stations to threatening billions in loans for electric vehicle factories. We explain h…

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Ep 889: Glib-eration Day 46:17

2M ago46:17

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In this week's episode, we break down Trump's chaotic new trade war and its immediate devastating impact on the markets. We draw parallels between this administration's trade "liberation" and the Bush-era Iraq War disaster, examining: The fallout from Trump's sweeping tariff announcements that wiped $1.65 trillion from the US stock market in minute…

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Ep 888 Suffering No Fools At The Cornfield Resistance! 1:04:47

2M ago1:04:47

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AKA There Is No Trump without Newt. In episode 888 of The Professional Left Podcast, hosts driftglass and Blue Gal dive into the political landscape of April 1st, 2025, where April Fools Day is effectively canceled at the Cornfield Resistance due to the real Fool occupying the Oval Office. The hosts examine how Republicans have weaponized language …

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Ep 887 | Signal and the Noise 59:11

2M ago59:11

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Tulsi Gabbard's memory seems as selective as Alberto Gonzales's infamous "I don't recall" testimony from 2007. Imagine a Director of National Intelligence who can't remember being part of a classified Signal chat from just yesterday. She's also not good at lying, which is a requirement included in her job description as Trump's DNI. From the Bush-e…

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Ep 886: The Idiot Plot 59:35

2M ago59:35

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In this week's episode, we dive deep into the world of narrative storytelling and spectacular political incompetence. What happens when an entire administration accidentally texts its top-secret military plans to a reporter? Welcome to the "Idiot Plot," a storytelling concept in which the entire plot is driven by everyone involved being profoundly …

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Ep 885: The Real 'Cancel Culture' 43:13

2M ago43:13

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In this fiery episode, we turn the tables on the right-wing outrage machine by exploring what actual cancel culture looks like under the current administration. We dive into the Pentagon's removal of webpages about minorities who served in the military, including Ira Hayes, the Native American Marine who helped raise the flag at Iwo Jima. We play a…

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Ep 884: Our New Fake Sponsor $BOSCO and The Week's News 1:12:18

2M ago1:12:18

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Happy 20th Blogiversary to Driftglass! We celebrate by bringing on board a new fake sponsor. Cryptocurrency that is modeled on our chatty, slightly annoying cat, Bosco. $Bosco will make all your dreams come true! Glitter paws and crypto minds $Bosco’s here leaving doubts behind Cash your dreams in feline flair $Bosco Coin taking you everywhere!!! […

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Ep 883: The Media's Favorite Drug 1:06:48

2M ago1:06:48

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We're back with a fresh episode exploring what we call the media's "favorite drug" - their addiction to centrism and both-siderism! We'll take you behind the scenes of Chuck Todd's bitter departure from NBC, examine the rehabilitation tour of certain political figures, and discuss why MSNBC is hemorrhaging viewers. Plus, we'll dive into some troubl…

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Ep 882 Twenty Plus Years of Asymmetry 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

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We're back with our latest episode, examining how the rope of crony corruption binds our politics asymmetrically - a pattern we've been observing for over twenty years in American politics and media. The heart of our conversation explores how right-wing media continues to dominate local airwaves while progressive voices face constant scrutiny and a…

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Ep 881: Peter Navarro's Canadian Fantasy 56:13

3M ago56:13

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In this episode of The Professional Left Podcast for March 6, 2025, driftglass and I dive into several breaking news stories that have us asking "Are you KIDDING?" Elon Musk's government email address Peter Navarro's outlandish claim about Canada President Diarrhea Mouth can’t help leaving a huge door open for those suing to stop DOGE Republican se…

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Ep 880 Shame To America 1:09:10

3M ago1:09:10

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In our latest episode, we dissect how prominent news outlets like the Associated Press are sanitizing Trump's increasingly unhinged behavior, literally editing out his most bizarre moments from official transcripts. From the shocking Oval Office encounter with Zelensky to the ongoing media capitulation, we show how journalism is failing in real tim…

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Ep 879 The Oligarchy Comes For The Press 1:07:18

3M ago1:07:18

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In this episode of The Professional Left Podcast, we dive into the Trump administration's continuing assault on American democracy and institutions. We start with our "News Roundup," covering the DOGE cuts, government firings, and acts of resistance within federal agencies. We also discuss Trump's controversial "Gold Card" citizenship program, the …

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Driftglass needs a sick day 2/25/25 0:54

3M ago0:54

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Sorry folks, DG is getting over a sniffle and is coughing too much to podcast today. See you Thursday! Support the showDriftglass and Blue Gal tarafından oluşturuldu

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Ep 878: Shakedown, Breakdown, Takedown 54:02

3M ago54:02

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Episode 878 of The Professional Left Podcast examines how the Republican party built a "democracy-destroying machine" over 50 years, and why attempts by Never Trumpers to reform it from within consistently fail. The hosts analyze a recent Bari Weiss column as a case study of how conservative critics must attack Democrats and marginalized groups to …

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Ep 877: Resistance Theater! (1940's Movies And This Week's News) 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

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It's time to explore "Resistance Theater" through two powerful World War II-era films: "Passage to Marseilles" (1944) and "Pimpernel Smith" (1941). These classic propaganda films draw fascinating parallels to current events, and it's worth examining how MAGA forces are attempting to erase and rewrite history through modern tactics. From book bannin…

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Ep 876: It's Time Once Again To Swear In Public 1:18:55

3M ago1:18:55

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Content warning: Contains strong language and adult themes. Not safe for work or children. In this spicy episode, Blue Gal and Driftglass explore the history and strategic importance of profanity in political discourse. They particularly focus on how the mainstream media's obsession with "civility" has been weaponized against progressives. They tra…

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Ep 875: FAFO Farmers Reap What They Sowed 57:49

3M ago57:49

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In this episode of The Professional Left Podcast, hosts Blue Gal and Driftglass discuss the impact of Trump's recent federal funding freeze on American farmers, particularly those who supported him in the 2024 election. They examine multiple news reports from across the country showing how farmers are facing financial hardship after Trump halted va…

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Ep 874: They Ain't Playing 4-Dimensional Chess 1:06:59

3M ago1:06:59

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The Professional Left Podcast #874: Federal jobs and local economies are in chaos as Trump and Musk wreak havoc at USAID and beyond. Driftglass and Blue Gal break down how Republican propaganda keeps winning despite their awful job creation record, and why some Never Trumpers can't quit bashing Democrats. The hosts dig into research showing Dems ar…

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Ep 873: Heckuva Job, Duffy! 1:02:57

4M ago1:02:57

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An exploration of how the “DEI madness” conspiracy is really just the GOP’s latest excuse to scapegoat diversity while distracting from their own failures. In this week's Professional Left Podcast, Driftglass and Blue Gal dive into the aftermath of a tragic midair collision over Washington, D.C., and the farcical responses from Trump’s administrati…

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Ep 872: Reality Bites Back - The Resistance Isn't Over 1:17:27

4M ago1:17:27

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In this episode, Driftglass and Blue Gal tackle claims that "the resistance is over" by drawing powerful parallels between current "resistance fatigue" narratives and similar premature declarations during the Bush era. They discuss Paul Krugman's revelatory piece about his departure from The New York Times, explore the real-world evidence of contin…

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Ep 871: Truth to Power 1:06:17

4M ago1:06:17

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Three badass women—Jasmine Crockett, AOC, and Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde—speak truth to power. Then we're on to Trump's unconscionable January 6th pardons, dissecting the psychology of "I'm, an independent!" voters and marveling at the mind-bending mental gymnastics of the MAGA world. From there, to media cowardice and Project 2025 nightmares. Big …

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Ep 870 Propaganda! (Science Fiction University) 33:50

4M ago33:50

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Tune in Wednesday 1/22-- we're on the Bob Cesca Show and Driftglass will be on the BradCast! And we'll have more politics on Thursday, not that this show isn't political! A dive into propaganda in science fiction, particularly those instances where aliens take over the world to the advantage of the privileged. What? Links for this episode: Ray Nels…

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Ep 869 Our Last Podcast Of The Biden Administration 59:59

4M ago59:59

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We all know something has died. It's time for a wake, and then... onward toward life. More at proleftpod.com Recorded live from the Cornfield Resistance. Podcast artwork by Driftglass. Support the podcast at proleftpod.com or become a patron at patreon.com/proleftpod. Write us via the USPS! The Professional Left Podcast PO Box 9133 Springfield IL 6…

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Ep 868: Wherefore 'The Contrarian'? 59:16

4M ago59:16

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Have you noticed that truly independent liberal blogs have maintained their integrity while other "upstart" media ventures often drift toward centrism and "both-sides" reporting? We have! In this week's episode, Driftglass and Blue Gal examine the current media landscape and the rise of self-proclaimed "contrarian" outlets. They also examine The Co…

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Ep 867 Our 15th Podcast Anniversary 53:12

4M ago53:12

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It's been fifteen YEARS of podcasting at The Professional Left! Our hearts go out to the victims of the Palisades fire. Why can't we talk to conservatives not to inform or persuade or even get them to accept reality? Sad! A history. Ahem. More at proleftpod.com. Blue Gal's knitting podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@flangum Our podcast YouTube Chann…

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Ep 866: 'Polarization' Is The New 'Both Sides Do It' 1:02:59

4M ago1:02:59

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Recorded January 7, 2025 We discuss how mainstream media continues to normalize extremism while Vice President Harris certifies her own election loss. How the media landscape is shifting in concerning ways, from the Washington Post's 'troubles' to Meta's new MAGA-friendly policies. The contrast between VP Harris's honorable certification of results…

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Ep 865: Happy New Year + Remembering Gonzo and Jimmy Carter 1:12:35

5M ago1:12:35

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It's our final episode of 2024 and the 100th episode of the year!!! January 2025 marks our 15th anniversary of podcasting! (We're off on Thursday and will return to regular podcasting on Tuesday, January 7.) This episode pays tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter. It includes a deep dive into Hunter S. Thompson's 1974 account of Carter's influ…

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Ep 864 President Musk ...and More Royko 42:11

5M ago42:11

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Elon Musk is running the country now, so we've got THAT going for us. Driftglass suggests, only a little tongue in cheek, that farmers (who voted for Trump in the 75-80% range) should bear the brunt of whatever the Musk/Trump administration will do. Blue Gal can't wait for the Matt Gaetz Ethics Committee Report, and DG reads a time travel story fro…

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Ep 863: Yeah, We Don't Wanna Run WaPo Either 58:08

5M ago58:08

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Aww, nobody wants the "head up the Washington Post" job? In other news: Trump's potential betrayal of rural supporters through proposed policies on tariffs, immigration, and healthcare Trump's past false claims about COVID-19 and inflation ABC News settling a $15 million defamation lawsuit with Trump Media's capitulation to Trump and conservative n…

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Ep 862: Little Red State Fundy 1:03:50

5M ago1:03:50

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Our "hot take"? The CEO shooting reminds us of... Sandy Hook and Uvalde. Driftglass reads his classic tale "Little Red State Fundy" and we have given up MSNBC, all of it, for one big reason. More at proleftpod.com. YouTube and Avatar artwork via Bing.AI. Blue Gal's knitting podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@flangum Our podcast YouTube Channel: http…

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Ep 861 Meet the Latest NYT Focus Group! 44:15

5M ago44:15

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Surprise! They're Trump voters! It's amazing how many "low information" (they're not) voters "do their own research." LINKS for this episode: No More Mister Nice Blog: "Members of the latest times focus group voted for a parallel-universe Trump". https://nomoremister.blogspot.com/2024/12/members-of-latest-times-focus-group.html George Carlin, 'Soft…

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Episode 860: My Mistake 1:31

5M ago1:31

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We issue a correction to episode 859... Support the showDriftglass and Blue Gal tarafından oluşturuldu

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Ep 859: The Memory Hole That Is America 1:03:29

6M ago1:03:29

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Correction to Tuesday's episode on pardons: Contrary to the false information we repeated in episode 858, George HW Bush did NOT pardon his son, Neil. We regret the error. We got a letter we had to share. The latest Morning Joe quarrel wasn't about Trump after all. And Driftglass reads Royko. We were also on The Bob Cesca Show this week. Tune in he…

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Ep 858 Pardon This, Republicans 1:14:46

6M ago1:14:46

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CORRECTION: Contrary to the false information we repeated in this episode, George HW Bush did NOT pardon his son, Neil. We regret the error. The Hunter Biden Pardon in the historical context of presidents pardoning family members and nobody remembering that they did that. And Driftglass reads "To The Chicago Abyss" by Ray Bradbury (1963). More at p…

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Ep 857: The Content of Their Character 1:11:28

6M ago1:11:28

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Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners! We are so grateful to you for support of our show. We are off on Thursday. Next week we hope to do a Science Fiction University episode! Links for this episode: Mama Nous: "Worrying Has Never Changed a Thing" is used by permission. https://www.instagram.com/p/DCPONzGqtHV/ and wherever you get your music. Parkros…

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Ep 856 Nancy Mace Is The New Jesse Helms 1:02:20

6M ago1:02:20

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It's bathroom bigotry all over again. We remember just how racist Jesse Helms was, and how perfectly okay the Republican Party was with all of that bigotry. There's likely to be lots of Cabinet-appointment drama in the next little bit, but please keep your eyes on the corruption and grift. What music is Bluegal listening to? Link for this episode: …

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Ep 855 You Are Not Alone 49:02

6M ago49:02

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Today is a good day for us to remember that we are not alone or crazy...or doomed. Trump Co is destined for SELF-destruction. And we came across a Steve Gilliard post from TWENTY years ago that is amazingly timely. More at proleftpod.com. Links for this episode: Athenae/Allison Hantschel in Dame Magazine, "Democracy is dying in broad daylight." htt…

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Ep 854: From The Sus-Crime To The Ridiculous 55:29

6M ago55:29

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Thursdays with Royko. Guess who says we need a new liberal media? Guess who says Matt Gaetz is a Sex Pervert? And Blue Gal interviews our 26yo about the election. More at proleftpod.com You can help us pay for DG's eye doctor expenses at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ease-dgs-medical-financial-burden Blue Gal's knitting podcast! https://www.youtu…

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Ep 853: MAGA Won, Why Are They Still Upset? 1:07:21

6M ago1:07:21

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We're on BlueSky! bluegal, driftglass, proleftpodcast. Join us! Five stages of grief? How about five stages of MAGA victory, including bargaining, denial, and anger? Because FAFO isn't just a cute acronym, it's their way of life. Also, Bluegal finds out that Artificial Intelligence can save a life, but may be programmed NOT to save a democracy. And…

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