The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal
The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal
Driftglass and Blue Gal
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"Fiercely and unapologetically progressive, and definitely NSFW. 'The Professional Left' features award-winning bloggers Driftglass and Blue Gal as they skewer right-wing absurdities and dismantle mainstream media mealy-mouths with razor-sharp wit and zero filter. From mercilessly mocking partisan hacks to elevating stories the media ignores, it's the profane, unflinching political commentary you didn't know you needed. More at http://ProLeftPod.com."
Ep 815: The Debate and Trump's (and Ross Perot's) Tariffs
No Fair Remembering Stuff: going full Smoot-Hawley on this one! And stay tuned for Driftglass's amazing impersonation of Bill Clinton. More at proleftpod.comSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/jumpin-boogie-woogieMus...
Jun 25
33 min
Ep 814: Stop Normalizing 'Normalizing'
There is no "normalizing" you know who, it's just pretending it's okay with you that 39% of the country loves fascism. In other news the Biden campaign wins a "Don't Sugarcoat It Award." More at proleftpod.com. Link for this episode: Blue Gal has a knitting podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod...
Jun 20
44 min
Ep 813: Bill Buckley And The Power Of Myth
No Fair Remembering Stuff: Bill Kristol brushes off the long-standing and revered myth that William F. Buckley Jr. "banished the John Birch Society from the conservative movement." Really? More at proleftpod.com. Support the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC ...
Jun 18
45 min
Ep 812: What's An Independent?
A letter from a listener leads us to ask whether anyone left of center can use the word "independent" about themselves. Plus the Hunter Biden verdict isn't the worst thing ever, and we've got some words for Pope Alito and his wife. More at proleftpod.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the Show.
Jun 13
1 hr 2 min
Ep 811:  'I Never Thought Evangelicals Would Eat MY Face!'
No Fair Remembering Stuff covers this week's news of conservative columnist David French, who never thought his fellow evangelicals would cancel HIM. He was taken to task quite appropriately by another "canceled" evangelical, who happened to be a progressive woman. Huh. More at proleftpod.com. Links for this episode: Homebrewed Christianity: Including Diane Butler Bass on getting canceled. Support the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon....
Jun 11
35 min
Ep 810: Seeing The Republican Fascist Matrix
There are a small number of people who are Agents of American fascism. These are the Steve Bannons, Tim Pools and Stephen MIllerses. Stone-cold nazis with a clear agenda. Then there is a much larger group – the reprogrammable meatbags of the Republican base. They think they've taken the "red pill" when they clearly just like the steak Fox and Newsmax are feeding them. Then there is a group who have learned to actually see the Republican fascist and their both-side...
Jun 6
47 min
Ep 809: Convicted Felon
Did we mention he's a convicted felon? Also a wee bit of No Fair Remembering Stuff on the topic of news media using the term "LIE." More at proleftpod.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftThe Driftglass Medical GoFundMeSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the Show.
Jun 4
1 hr 3 min
Ep 808: We interrupt this podcast for a medical emergency
Driftglass was in the ER last night for HOURS (and he's fine) but we're not up for podcasting regularly today. TWO political podcasts next week, Tuesday and Thursday. If you can help with what we know are going to be medical bills meeting DG's $5900.00 deductible for 2024, we've got a Go Fund Me posted here. More at proleftpod.com.Support the Show.
May 30
9 min
Ep 807: Science Fiction University | Andy Weir's Hopeful, Hard SF
On this episode of Science Fiction University, we dive into the works of Andy Weir, the author behind the hit novels The Martian and Project Hail Mary.Project Hail Mary, Weir's latest novel takes readers on an epic journey across the cosmos. Like his earlier work, The Martian, PHM showcases Weir's talent for fusing cutting-edge science with an extremely human story of perseverance and hope. We'll analyze how Project Hail Mary embraces the conventions of "hard" science fiction while also deliv...
May 28
47 min
Ep 806: 'There Is No News Cycle, Only Zuul'
Rake-stepping with the worst witness in the legal "defense" of Donald Trump...The not-at-all-shocking reports that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito raised multiple (red? of course!) flags (ahem) supporting the events of January 6th's Capitol attack......and Nikki Haley's not-at-all surprising endorsement of Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination because of course she did. Keep the faith and deep breath! More at proleftpod.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel: https...
May 23
55 min
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