A Progressive Perspective

A Progressive Perspective

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A Progressive Perspective episodes

  • Just Three Comrades Talkin' Sh*t (feat. @TurnLeftist)

    This episode I am joined by Comrade Mike, also known as @TurnLeftist on Instagram, and his buddy Cosper. We discuss authoritarian communism, the term "tankie," the election, who we're voting for, our most controversial views, horror films with leftist messages, and more.

    Podcast recommendation mentioned in the episode: Proles of the Round Table

    Horror films recommended in the episode: Society (1989), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), They Live (1988), The Shining (1980), The Thing (1982)

    The clip I shared in this episode discussing The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is from episode 2 of "Eli Roth's History of Horror" on Shudder.

    Feel free to send me comments, criticisms, recommendations, questions, concerns, compliments, and topic ideas in a DM on Instagram at @feminist_atheist_humanist.

    #LeftIsBest

    2 hr 1 min
  • Just two fed up socialists shootin' the breeze (feat. @The.Decadent.Socialist)

    This episode I am joined by Comrade Matt Espo, also known as @The.Decadent.Socialist on Instagram. We discuss socialism, gun rights, revolution, voting, vote-shaming, the 2020 election, and the overall state of politics in Amerikkka.

    Feel free to send me comments, criticisms, recommendations, questions, concerns, compliments, and topic ideas in a DM on Instagram at @feminist_atheist_humanist.

    #RevolutionNOW

    1 hr 57 min
  • 12: We need to talk about Iowa and New Hampshire
    This episode I give my thoughts on the Iowa caucuses, the New Hampshire primary election, and the state of the race for the Democratic nomination.
    Articles mentioned in the episode:
    "Billionaire pro-Israel Buttigieg backer Seth Klarman funds group behind Iowa's disastrous voting app"
    "Mayor Pete was the Kinda Kid Who Unplugged the Sega If He Was Losing"
    "The Credibility Gap: It's difficult to believe Elizabeth Warren's claim that Bernie Sanders thinks a woman can't win"
     
    TWO MORE MUST-READ ARTICLES ON PETE BUTTIGIEG:
    "All About Pete"
    "More About Pete"
     
    What's Next In The Democratic Race?
    February 19: 9th Democratic Primary Debate
    February 22: Nevada Caucuses
    February 25: 10th Democratic Primary Debate
    February 29: South Carolina Primary
    March 3: Super Tuesday (Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Democrats Abroad, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia)
     
    Check out these badass progressive candidates running to unseat neoliberal corporatists in 2020: Joshua Collins (WA-10), Shahid Buttar (CA-12), Jessica Cisneros (TX-28), Isiah James (NY-09), McKayla Wilkes (MD-05), Melquiades Gagarin (NY-06), and Marie Newman (IL-03).
    Most importantly, SUPPORT BERNIE SANDERS ANY WAY YOU CAN! DONATE! DONATE! DONATE!
     
    Feel free to send me comments, criticisms, recommendations, questions, concerns, compliments, and topic ideas in a DM on Instagram at @feminist_atheist_humanist. Also, follow me, obvi.
    #VoteForBernie
    52 min
  • 11: A Conversation with Isiah James, the Powerhouse Progressive Congressional Candidate taking on Neoliberal Incumbent Yvette Clark in NY-9
    This episode I am joined by progressive congressional candidate Isiah James. We discuss his campaign to unseat the neoliberal corporatist Democrat Yvette Clark in New York's 9th Congressional District and talk about issues like the military industrial complex, US imperialism, housing rights, gentrification, reparations, and sex workers' rights.
    Follow Isiah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/isiahforcongress/
    Follow Isiah on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/isiah4congress
    Check out his website and make a donation to his campaign here:  https://www.isiahforcongress.com
    If you're in New York on January 15th, stop by Isiah's grand opening of his campaign headquarters for refreshments and a meet and greet with Isiah:
    January 15th 6:30PM-9:00PM at BKLYN Commons, 495 Flatbush Ave., across from the B & Q Prospect Park station. Register for the event HERE.
    If you live in New York's 9th Congressional District, VOTE FOR ISIAH ON JUNE 23RD!
     
    *****CALLS TO ACTION*****
    Watch the Seventh Democratic Presidential Primary Debate on January 14th at 9pm EST on CNN or Youtube.
    Call your House Reps and Senators and demand that they support H.R. 5543: No War Against Iran Act: 202-224-3121.
     
    Check out these badass progressive candidates running to unseat neoliberal corporatists in 2020: Joshua Collins, Shahid Buttar, Isiah James, McKayla Wilkes, Melquiades Gagarin, and Marie Newman.
    Most importantly, SUPPORT BERNIE SANDERS ANY WAY YOU CAN! DONATE! DONATE! DONATE! 
    Feel free to send me comments, criticisms, recommendations, questions, concerns, compliments, and topic ideas in a DM on Instagram at @feminist_atheist_humanist. Also, follow me, obvi.
    #IsiahForCongress
    1 hr 7 min
  • 10: 2020 PODCAST RELAUNCH - Iran, impeachment, and debates, oh my!
    This episode I share my thoughts about the state of the primaries, Iran, US imperialism, impeachment, and Democratic debates 5 & 6.
     
    *****CALLS TO ACTION*****
    Watch the Seventh Democratic Presidential Primary Debate on January 14th at 9pm EST on CNN or Youtube.
    Call your House Reps and Senators and demand that they support H.R. 5543: No War Against Iran Act: 202-224-3121.
     
    Check out these badass progressive candidates running to unseat neoliberal corporatists in 2020: Joshua Collins, Shahid Buttar, Isiah James, McKayla Wilkes, Melquiades Gagarin, and Marie Newman.
    Most importantly, SUPPORT BERNIE SANDERS ANY WAY YOU CAN! DONATE! DONATE! DONATE! 
    Feel free to send me comments, criticisms, recommendations, questions, concerns, compliments, and topic ideas in a DM on Instagram at @feminist_atheist_humanist. Also, follow me, obvi.
    #NoWarWithIran
    1 hr 40 min
  • 9: A Breakdown Of The 3rd And 4th Democratic Presidential Primary Debates, with Katherine Brezler of @PeopleForBernie
    This episode I'm joined by public school teacher, progressive activist, and National Digital Director of @PeopleForBernie Katherine Brezler.
     
    *****CALLS TO ACTION*****
    Watch the Fifth Democratic Presidential Primary Debate on November 20th at 8pm EST on MSNBC or Youtube.
     Call Senate Majority Leader MITCH MCCONNELL at 202-224-2541 and demand that he hold a vote on H.R. 8: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, H.R. 1112: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019, H.R. 1585: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.
    Also, call both of the senators who represent your state and demand that they vote in favor of the three aforementioned bills: 202-224-3121.
     
    Support and donate to Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar, Joshua Collins, and any other progressive candidate you like.
     
    Feel free to send me comments, criticisms, recommendations, questions, concerns, compliments, and topic ideas in a DM on Instagram at @feminist_atheist_humanist. Also, follow me, obvi.
    #Bernie2020
    2 hr 59 min
  • 8: Pete Buttigieg is gay, but he sure as hell ain't queer! A conversation with transqueer activist Qween Amor.
    This episode I'm joined by transqueer activist and performance artist Qween Amor. You can follow her on Instagram at @QweenAmor, and you can donate to support her work via Venmo at @QweenBAmor.
    Support the following trans rights organizations: The National Center For Transgender Equality, Lambda Legal, Trans Law Center, and Trans Lifeline.
    If you'd like to learn more about queer theory and queerness, check out the following books:
    The Trouble With Normal: Sex, Politics, And The Ethics Of Queer Life  By: Michael Warner
    That's Revolting!: Queer Strategies For Resisting Assimilation  Edited by: Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
    Against Equality: Queer Revolution Not Mere Inclusion  Edited by: Ryan Conrad
    You can also check out Pose (on Netflix and FX), Los Espookys (on HBO), and Rupaul's Drag Race (on VH1 and Amazon Prime).
     
    *****CALLS TO ACTION*****
    Watch the third Democratic Presidential Primary Debate on September 12th at 8pm EST on ABC or Youtube.
     
    Call Senate Majority Leader MITCH MCCONNELL at 202-224-2541 and demand that he call the Senate back right now to vote on H.R. 8: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, H.R. 1112: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019, H.R. 1585: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.
    Also, call both of the senators who represent your state and demand that they vote in favor of the three aforementioned bills: 202-224-3121.
     
    Support and donate to Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar, Joshua Collins, and any other progressive candidate you like.
     
    Feel free to send me comments, criticisms, recommendations, questions, concerns, compliments, and topic ideas in a DM on Instagram at @feminist_atheist_humanist. Also, follow me, obvi.
    #QueerPride
    2 hr 27 min
  • 7: A Breakdown Of The 2nd Set Of Democratic Presidential Primary Debates
    *****CALLS TO ACTION*****
    Call Senate Majority Leader MITCH MCCONNELL at 202-224-2541 and demand that he call the Senate back right now to vote on H.R. 8: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, H.R. 1112: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019, H.R. 1585: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.
    Also, call both of the senators who represent your state and demand that they vote in favor of the three aforementioned bills: 202-224-3121.
     
    Contact Mayor Bill de Blasio, and demand that he FIRE DANIEL PANTALEO IMMEDIATELY: https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/contact-the-mayor.page
     
     
    Support and donate to Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar, Joshua Collins, and any other progressive candidate you like.
     
    Feel free to send me comments, criticisms, recommendations, questions, concerns, compliments, and topic ideas in a DM on Instagram at @feminist_atheist_humanist. Also, follow me, obvi.
    #SandersWarren2020
    1 hr 22 min

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Political and Cultural Commentary with a Feminist, Atheist, Humanist, Gay, Communist Firebrand and a Diversity of Guests