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- Will It Work? First Constitutional Climate Trial In U.S. HISTORY - The Left Wing 7.4
The US’s first-ever trial in a constitutional climate lawsuit kicked off on Monday morning in a packed courtroom in Helena, Montana.
The case, Held v Montana, was brought in 2020 by 16 plaintiffs between the ages of five and 22 from around the state who allege state officials violated their constitutional right to a healthy environment by enacting pro-fossil fuel policies.We discuss the details of the case, whether or not this can have a profound impact & changes made in Montana under the current Governor's administrationRelated article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/12/young-activists-held-v-montana-climate-change-first-constitutional-trialDetails of the case: https://www.youthvgov.org/held-v-montana/#listsMontana Governor Bans Climate Info: https://montanafreepress.org/2023/05/12/gianforte-signs-climate-change-analysis-ban-into-law/Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below.
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17 min - Was It A Good Idea? Utah School BANS The BIBLE - The Left Wing 6.4
A Utah school district has banned the Bible for elementary & middle schools, after a complaint from a parent. We discuss whether the Bible should be banned in schools
Related article: https://apnews.com/article/book-ban-school-library-bible-fc025c8ccf30e955aaf0b0ee1899608aIndependent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below.
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18 min - WHY Is Iowa ROLLING BACK Child Labor Laws? - The Left Wing 5.3
Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below.
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Iowa rolls back child labor laws, allowing children as young as 14 to work in incredibly dangerous occupations. We discuss how politicians are trying to justify this & our arguments against this new legislation*** The video of the episode is attached for all Spotify users ***
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13 min - Ron DeSantis Launches His 2024 Presidential Campaign. Is He Worse Than Trump? - The Left Wing 4.4
Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below.
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Ron DeSantis announced his 2024 Presidential bid on Wednesday on Twitter. We discuss the debacle that was his campaign rollout & the most important question - Is Ron DeSantis worse than Donald Trump?
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22 min - Why 8 Women Are SUING Texas Over Abortion Ban - The Left Wing 4.2
Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below.
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8 women are suing the state of Texas, after claiming the new abortion ban has put their lives at risk. We discuss the case & the current state of abortion & the "pro-life" movement in America
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21 min - Montana BANS Tik Tok - What’s Next? | The Left Wing 3.3
Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show.
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below.
***Also, for those of you on Spotify, there are videos attached to these episodes!*** So you should be able to watch the video as well.
Montana becomes the 1st state in the U.S. to ban Tik Tok from all devices. Do we agree or disagree with this move? We discuss
Montana has become the first state to ban the popular social media app TikTok. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 419 on Wednesday, saying he wants to protect the state's residents' private information from being compromised. He pointed to the Chinese government as a potential threat. "The Chinese Communist Party using TikTok to spy on Americans, violate their privacy, and collect their personal, private, and sensitive information is well-documented," Gov. Gianforte said.According to the measure in Montana, platforms that offer the app on their marketplaces, such as the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, will be subjected to fines up to $10,000 a day for violations. The ban will take effect Jan. 1, 2024
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22 min - The End Of Title 42 - The Left Wing 2.1
The pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 ended at 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday May 11th, lifting a policy that had sharply limited access to asylum since March 2020.
In its place, the Biden administration has implemented a combination of new asylum rules and legal pathways. These measures are intended to discourage migrants from crossing the border illegally and prevent an unprecedented increase of people seeking asylum along the southern border.We discuss our feelings around the end of title 42, the new policies in place & the Biden administration's immigration policies*** The video of the episode is attached for all Spotify users ***Follow - The Left Wing:
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21 min - The Hot Labor Summer Tour With Chris Smalls, Steven Donziger & Devon Young
Independent Thought is currently on a mid-season break, but we have a special bonus episode from our friends at the Cocktails & Capitalism podcast. Independent Thought will resume soon, but in the meantime, please enjoy this promo
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The Hot Labor Summer Tour is about to begin! Human rights lawyer Steven Donziger and ALU President Chris Smalls have joined forces to share their stories in cities across the country.
We’re joined by Chris , Steven , and Devon Young, the producer of this Little Secret tour. Devon explains that Little Secret blends music, comedy, and talks from organizers and activists, creating events that folks really want to go to. (Having visited Little Secret LA, I can attest to that)
Get your tickets! smallsdonzigertour.com
Tune in for a preview of the subjects Chris and Steven will be discussing on the tour, including the labor and climate movements, the criminal justice system, and how they've managed to challenge the power of massive corporations.
Tour dates:
Denver July 12
NYC July 19
Atlanta July 22
Los Angeles July 29
Chicago August 17
Detroit August 18If you can't make it to one of these shows, please help us spread the word! You can also support the work of these two by donating here: https://www.smallsdonzigertour.com/
Follow:Little Secret on IG @littlesecret_LA for updates about the tour
Steven Donziger on IG @stevendonziger and Twitter @sdonziger
Chris Smalls on IG @chris.smalls_ and Twitter
Devon Young on IG cuteanon__
HOT LABOR SUMMER COCKTAILTo celebrate Hot Labor Summer — a hashtag popularized by Chris Smalls — our resident anticapitalist bartender Jesse Torres crafted a delicious spicy cocktail by the same name. It’s perfect for on the patio, by the pool, or on the picket line.
60ml Kentucky Bourbon or Cognac (other spirits substitute nicely)
30ml Pineapple juice
15ml Good quality Grenadine
15ml Lime juice
1 dash Aromatic Bitters
Jalapeños (for muddling)
Muddle 2-3 slices of jalapeños in a shaker tin with the bourbon. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake well with ice. Double strain into a rocks glass rimmed with chili lime salt like Tajin, and fill with ice. Garnish with a grilled pineapple spear or jalapeño slice.
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Cheers!25 min - The Ethics Of Incarceration ⛓️ Zuri Moreno
Zuri Moreno joins the show to discuss issues surrounding incarceration in the state of Montana & around the U.S. We address contracts between the state & private entities that move prisoners around the country, the lack of transparency regarding funding, & human rights violations incurred by inmates. In the 2nd half, we discuss whether or not our criminal justice system criminalizes the poor, what policies need to change, and whether or not prisons should be abolished.
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44 min - CaseStudy QB - Unifying The Left 🤝
CaseStudy QB surveys cable news everyday & posts clips to Twitter, in the hopes that progressive YouTubers will use the clips to enhance their videos. He joins to show to discuss how this started for him, his current view of the political landscape & we discuss whether or not the Left can be unified. In the 2nd half we discuss capitalism, universal healthcare, the impact of progressive politics on America & whether or not the Democrats should hold primary debates.
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About Independent Thought
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Independent Thought is a podcast hosted by Desmond Price. The podcast covers current political events, life events, & everything in between. If you’re looking for a way to drown out the monotony,…
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