Left Turn Ahead
Left Turn Ahead
Left Turn Ahead
Molly, William, and Caleb don’t agree on everything politically, but the trio hold this truth to be self-evident: you may not be interested in politics, but politics are interested in you. Left Turn Ahead analyzes the landscape of the Democratic Party en route to Election Day 2020, aided by perspective from activists, organizers, and a new generation of progressive voters determined to shape the future of Democratic politics.
117: "Every Other Mass Shooting"
We discuss President Biden's first press conference (2:26), gun violence in Atlanta and Boulder (13:55), Georgia's voter suppression law (46:37), and other headlines.
Mar 29, 2021
58 min
116: "Somewhat Machiavellian"
We discuss Biden signing the Covid relief bill into law and his future legislative agenda (3:06), the growing calls for Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York Governor (18:37), and other headlines.
Mar 15, 2021
39 min
115: "Start Playing Hardball"
We discuss the House Covid relief bill and minimum wage increase fight (3:29), some early concerns with President Biden (14:33), the Trump lovefest at CPAC (22:33), and other headlines.
Mar 1, 2021
47 min
114: "It's All Made Up"
We discuss the end of the second Trump impeachment trial (3:51), how the Democratic party can improve over the next couple of years (26:30), and more.
Feb 15, 2021
40 min
113: "The Executive Pen"
We discuss Biden's Covid-19 relief package and the Republican counter (2:10), Biden's quick and significant executive action so far (10:19), and other headlines.
Feb 1, 2021
35 min
112: "By Any Means Necessary"
We discuss Joe Biden's inauguration (7:50), how progressives can leverage their power in a Democratic-controlled government (17:12), and more.
Jan 26, 2021
34 min
111: "Biden From The Block"
We discuss this week's inauguration of Joe Biden (3:30), Trump's second impeachment (15:40), when and how this country pursues unity (34:55), and more.
Jan 18, 2021
45 min
110: "The Insurrection"
We discuss the big Georgia Senate wins (4:00), the attack on the U.S. Capitol and the lack of long-term consequences (22:07), and other headlines.
Jan 11, 2021
1 hr
109: "Betrayal Of Your Own Country"
Happy New Year! We discuss our perspectives on 2021, the federal stimulus checks (10:56), Trump's renewed pressure to overturn the election (28:07), and other headlines.
Jan 4, 2021
50 min
108: "Transportation Fan"
We discuss Biden's latest cabinet picks, including a couple history-making selections (7:52), Congress's so-called stimulus package (20:46), and other headlines.
Dec 21, 2020
49 min
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