Left Handed Leftist

By Carlos Childs

Are you tired of hearing the same old corporate-approved talking points from the mainstream news and sellout politicians who promise change and never deliver? If the answer is yes then you're in th

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Left Handed Leftist episodes:

December 02, 2025*Teaser* Haunted Housing: Private Equity, Rising Rent, & Neo-Liberal Abundance
This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 12/3!

In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist Podcast, Carlos discusses critical issues surrounding housing, including the detrimental impact of Wall Street on the housing market, the necessity for social housing, the importance of rent stabilization, and the implications of the abundance agenda as neoliberal corporate propaganda. The conversation highlights the struggles faced by renters and the need for systemic change to ensure housing is treated as a human right rather than a commodity.
Articles/clips:
Private equity killing housing markets
Rockville rent stabilization fight
Abundance corporate backing
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November 26, 2025Challenging the Status Quo: From Community to Political Activist w/ Omodamola Williams
Host, Carlos Childs in joined by community activist turned political activist Omodamola Williams to discuss his journey into local politics and run for Gaithersburg City Council. With a background as a single father living paycheck to paycheck, Williams represents the voice of everyday people challenging the notion that only the wealthy or well-connected can influence in politics.
Omodamola Williams:
Instagram
Campaign website
Halitics Clip:
Montgomery County "Death Sciences"
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November 24, 2025*Teaser* Challenging the Status Quo: From Community to Political Activist w/ Omodamola Williams
This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 11/26!
Host, Carlos Childs in joined by community activist turned political activist Omodamola Williams to discuss his journey into local politics and run for Gaithersburg City Council. With a background as a single father living paycheck to paycheck, Williams represents the voice of everyday people challenging the notion that only the wealthy or well-connected can influence in politics.
Omodamola Williams:
Instagram
Campaign website
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6min
November 19, 2025Farm to Table: Deregulation, Factory Farming, & Food Deserts
In this episode, Carlos discusses the critical issues surrounding the food industry, focusing on the deregulation of farming, the rise of factory farms, and the impact on worker protections and consumers. He highlights the increasing prevalence of food deserts, corporate greed, and the need for policy changes to support sustainable agriculture and protect community health.
Articles:
Meat Industry Lobbying for Deregulation
Factory Farms Are Taking Over
Fighting Factory Farms
Publicly owned grocery stores
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November 17, 2025 *Teaser* Farm to Table: Deregulation, Factory Farming, & Food Deserts
This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 11/19!
In this episode, Carlos discusses the critical issues surrounding the food industry, focusing on the deregulation of farming, the rise of factory farms, and the impact on worker protections and consumers. He highlights the increasing prevalence of food deserts, corporate greed, and the need for policy changes to support sustainable agriculture and protect community health.
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3min
November 12, 2025When the Well Runs Dry: Black Women's Political Fatigue w/ Mckayla Wilkes
In this conversation with Mckayla Wilkes, community organizer and former Democratic Congressional candidate, we delve into the affects of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign and how Black priorities are often left out. We hear Mckayla's analysis of the reliance on identity politics without substantive policy changes, the role of celebrity endorsements, and the influence of corporate money in political campaigns. Our discussion highlights the disservice being done by legacy politicians and emphasizes the importance of grassroots activism in advocating for the needs of Black communities.
Mckayla Wilkes:
Instagram
Schools Not Jails
Life After Release

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54min
November 10, 2025*Teaser* When the Well Runs Dry: Black Women's Political Fatigue w/ Mckayla Wilkes
This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 11/12!
In this conversation with Mckayla Wilkes, community organizer and former Democratic Congressional candidate, we delve into the affects of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign and how Black priorities are often left out. We hear Mckayla's analysis of the reliance on identity politics without substantive policy changes, the role of celebrity endorsements, and the influence of corporate money in political campaigns. Our discussion highlights the disservice being done by legacy politicians and emphasizes the importance of grassroots activism in advocating for the needs of Black communities.
Mckayla Wilkes:
Instagram
Schools Not Jails
Life After Release
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4min
November 05, 2025Unpacking the Shutdown: Food Stamps, Fed Workers, and Modern Feudalism
This episode delves into the government shutdown, how SNAP benefits are being cut off, the Trump administration is threatening to not give all federal workers backpay, and how the debt ceiling is used to make the wealthy even richer. Carlos also talks about the persistent issue of wealth inequality and how government policies favor the wealthy over the working class. He articulates the systemic bias in government actions, highlighting that cuts and subsidies disproportionately benefit the rich while the working class bears the brunt of economic hardships.
Articles:
SNAP Benefit restrictions (Hill)
Whitehouse memo on federal worker backpay (NPR)
Prof. Richard Wolff on the debt ceiling (Democracy NOW)
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32min
November 04, 2025*Teaser* Unpacking the Shutdown: Food Stamps, Fed Workers, and Modern Feudalism
This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 11/5!
This episode delves into the government shutdown, how SNAP benefits are being cut off, the Trump administration is threatening to not give all federal workers backpay, and how the debt ceiling is used to make the wealthy even richer. Carlos also talks about the persistent issue of wealth inequality and how government policies favor the wealthy over the working class. He articulates the systemic bias in government actions, highlighting that cuts and subsidies disproportionately benefit the rich while the working class bears the brunt of economic hardships.
Articles:
SNAP Benefit restrictions (Hill)
Whitehouse memo on federal worker backpay (NPR)
Prof. Richard Wolff on the debt ceiling (Democracy NOW)
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October 29, 2025One Week Out: 2025 Election Predictions
In this episode, Carlos is joined by Hal Ginsberg, host of the Halitics podcast, to discuss the upcoming elections in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey; analyzing recent debates, campaign strategies, and the political ideologies. They delve into the implications of Andrew Cuomo's numerous controversies, the rising popularity of Zorhan Mamdani, and the dynamics of voter enthusiasm.
Halitics:
Youtube http://www.youtube.com/@halitics
Facebook
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FAQs about Left Handed Leftist:

How many episodes does Left Handed Leftist have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.