Episode 96: Alexandra Hunt
We’re joined by Alexandra Hunt to discuss our society’s sexual stigma — and why it should be an issue for the left.
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Krystal Kyle & Friends
Krystal Ball, cohost of Breaking Points podcast, and Kyle Kulinski, host of Secular Talk, dive into politics, philosophy and random BS with people they like.
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Episode 95: Owen Jones
Journalist Owen Jones joins us to discuss the ousting of former British PM Liz Truss.
Episode 94: Luke Savage
We talk to Jacobin 's Luke Savage about his new book, The Dead Center , on liberal politics in the 21st century.
Episode 93: Katie Halper
Joined this week by journalist Katie Halper, we discuss the experience facing the true media blackout around Israeli apartheid, what it tells us about American mainstream media and political discussion writ large, and the double standard that independent, leftist political commentators face.
Episode 92: RM Brown
Comedian RM Brown joins us this week for a conversation about bringing comedy to left politics, right-wing attacks on basic freedoms — from trying to shut down gay marriage to book-banning frenzies — and where our movement’s priorities should be right now.
Episode 91: Vivek Chibber
We talk to author and sociologist Vivek Chibber about what it means to be a socialist.
Episode 90: Ryan Grim
The Intercept 's Ryan Grim rejoins the show to talk to us about Democrats' priorities and strategies as we near the midterms.
Episode 89: Matt Christman
Political commentator, comedian, and Chapo Trap House host Matt Christman joins us to discuss Steve Bannon getting slammed with New York state charges, Trump’s ongoing war with the deep state, and more.
Episode 88: Krystal and Kyle
We discuss COVID policy surrounding testing, vaccines, masking, and more — as well as the current leftist debates around these issues — in a special conversation between your two hosts.
Episode 87: Eric Blanc
Historian and author Eric Blanc joins us to discuss the difficulties American teachers are facing now, and why they’re going on strike across the country.
Episode 86: Ken Klippenstein
With investigative reporter Ken Klippenstein, we dig into the shocking story of the Feds’ raid on Mar-a-Lago.
Episode 85: Jesse Ventura
Former Minnesota governor and pro wrestler Jesse Ventura joins us to discuss his journey as an antiwar advocate and a supporter of third-party politics.
Episode 84: Sitch & Adam
With guests Sitch and Adam of the Sitch & Adam Show, we take a comprehensive look at Alex Jones’s trial proceedings.
Episode 83: David Dayen
This week's guest is David Dayen, executive editor of the Prospect . He takes us through the shocking developments behind this week's Manchin-Schumer deal.
Episode 82: The Vanguard’s Zac & Gavin
This week’s guests, Zac and Gavin of The Vanguard, talk to us about building an independent media platform, plus the best (and worst) potential candidates for 2024.
Episode 81: Gary Gerstle
We’re joined by historian Gary Gerstle to discuss whether we’ve reached the end of neoliberalism.
Episode 80: Jordan Peterson
Kyle is joined by psychologist and political commentator Jordan Peterson for a back-and-forth on everything from Twitter controversies to Trump, economics, liberal versus conservative mindsets, and more.
Episode 79: Pascal Robert
Pascal Robert, co-host of This Is Revolution podcast, joins us for a conversation about the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Episode 78: Branko Marcetic
Author and journalist Branko Marcetic joins us to discuss online censorship of left-wing and independent media.
Episode 77: Mike Figueredo
The Humanist Report host talks to us about coming out, his experiences in left media, and the current wave of anti-trans and anti-gay legislation in the U.S.
Episode 76: David Wallace-Wells
This week’s guest, journalist David Wallace-Wells, talks with us about why climate change isn’t being treated as the central issue that it is — and what’s at stake.
Episode 75: Toby Muse
We’re joined by author and journalist Toby Muse to discuss the Colombian presidential election.
Episode 74: Mac (GoodPoliticGuy)
We’re joined by Mac (who you know as GoodPoliticGuy) to discuss current events, specifically the shooting in Uvalde, TX and the ways to address American gun violence.
Episode 73: Doug Henwood
We’re joined by Doug Henwood, economic journalist and analyst, to discuss the crypto crash of just a few weeks ago.
Episode 72: Harvey Kaye and Alan Minsky
Historian and author Harvey Kaye and Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America Alan Minsky weigh in on how Democrats prioritize struggles for economic justice — and what those priorities should look like.
Episode 71: Ari Rabin-Havt
In this episode, we discuss the recent leak of a draft from the Supreme Court that would strike down Roe v. Wade. We also speak with our guest, Ari Rabin-Havt, who worked as the deputy campaign manager of Bernie 2020, about his new book's inside look at the campaign.
Episode 70: Marianne Williamson
We’re joined by activist and author Marianne Williamson to discuss Nina Turner’s run for Congress, the future of the Democratic Party, and more.
Episode 69: Senator Nina Turner
Nina Turner rejoins the podcast to discuss her current run for Congress, how this race is different from the last, and how she’ll bring the progressive fight to the halls of Congress.
Episode 68: Daisy Pitkin
We talk to author and organizer Daisy Pitkin about union organizing at Amazon, Starbucks, and beyond.
Episode 67: Paul's Ego
With Paul’s Ego of Deep Fat Fried, we dive into the topics of class reductionism, voting for the lesser of two evils, how leftist politicians can avoid the pressure of the status quo, and more.