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The episode explores the fragmentation of the left in America following the Bernie Sanders phenomenon. It examines the dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party, the struggle of third parties like the Green Party, and the rise of alternative political ideologies among disillusioned leftists.
• Reflection on Bernie Sanders' impact and legacy
• Analysis of the fragmentation within leftist movements post-Bernie
• Critique of the Green Party's recent efforts and historical failures
• Examination of disillusionment with the Democratic Party
• Exploration of the role of cultural leftism in political identity
• Discussion of potential paths forward amid political cynicism
• Assessment of the future of leftist politics in America
We refer to the following Substack articles:
https://alexstrekal.substack.com/p/the-specter-of-alternative-politics
https://alexstrekal.substack.com/p/the-specter-of-alternative-politics-78b
https://alexstrekal.substack.com/p/the-specter-of-alternative-politics-78b
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Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to Bitterlake
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Crew:
Host: C. Derick Varn
Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.
Intro Video Design: Jason Myles
Art Design: Corn and C. Derick Varn
Links and Social Media:
twitter: @varnvlog
blue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.social
You can find the additional streams on Youtube
Current Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic
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The episode explores the fragmentation of the left in America following the Bernie Sanders phenomenon. It examines the dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party, the struggle of third parties like the Green Party, and the rise of alternative political ideologies among disillusioned leftists.
• Reflection on Bernie Sanders' impact and legacy
• Analysis of the fragmentation within leftist movements post-Bernie
• Critique of the Green Party's recent efforts and historical failures
• Examination of disillusionment with the Democratic Party
• Exploration of the role of cultural leftism in political identity
• Discussion of potential paths forward amid political cynicism
• Assessment of the future of leftist politics in America
We refer to the following Substack articles:
https://alexstrekal.substack.com/p/the-specter-of-alternative-politics
https://alexstrekal.substack.com/p/the-specter-of-alternative-politics-78b
https://alexstrekal.substack.com/p/the-specter-of-alternative-politics-78b
Send us a text
Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to Bitterlake
Support the show
Crew:
Host: C. Derick Varn
Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.
Intro Video Design: Jason Myles
Art Design: Corn and C. Derick Varn
Links and Social Media:
twitter: @varnvlog
blue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.social
You can find the additional streams on Youtube
Current Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic

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