By Matthew and Hannah
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Matthew and Hannah turn a simple microphone test into a podcast episode in what critics have described as "the worst episode of This American Left ever recorded."
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Matthew and Hannah discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including their own recent experiences and the stark differences between the U.S. government's response and the Chinese government's response.
Music by Benjamin Michael.
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Matthew and Hannah discuss Afghanistan, covert CIA operations, 9/11 conspiracy theories, and much more. This episode will blow hearts and minds (while leaving steel-framed skyscrapers completely intact).
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Matthew and Hannah talk to former Navy corpsman Ben Jarvis about his experiences with the U.S. military and how he became a leftist. General content warning/trigger warning (discussion of violence, etc.).
Meghan joins Matthew and Hannah to discuss recent anti-trans legislation in states like Arkansas and Tennessee. Matthew talks about trans liberation from a Marxist perspective.
Music by Benjamin Michael.
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"Marxism and Trans Liberation" by Alyson Escalante
Resources for Kids/Families:
Families in Transition: A Resource Guide for Families of Transgender Youth
Peer Support, Group Meetings, Referrals And Resources For The Transgender Community
Online Support Groups/Talklines for Queer and Trans Individuals
Online Discussions for Adults & Youth Groups
Something to Talk About: A Monthly Series Designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality Program
Trans Lifeline- A Hotline for Transgender Needs
Trans Mentors International
Resources for Professionals:
4 Ways To Make Your Workplace Equitable For Trans People
Diversity & Inclusion Relias Training
A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth- from The Trevor Project
Quick Tips for Medical Providers of Transgender Patients
Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally
Serving our Transgender Patients- Relias Training with Nate Cannon
Tips for Allies of Transgender Individuals
Trans Affirming Therapists: Online Education Opportunities
Useful Tools and Worksheets for Using with Transgender Patients
Matthew talks about the pejorative use of the term "authoritarian", which is often used in the West to denounce socialist and communist movements.
Matthew and Hannah discuss the history of the Black Panther Party and its relevance today. The primary source for this episode was the PBS documentary, "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution."
Additional sources:
https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/black-panthers-ten-point-program/
https://timeline.com/the-black-panthers-helped-free-breakfast-programs-9e4756d93510
https://www.liberationnews.org/50-years-later-what-can-the-black-panther-party-teach-a-new-generation-of-revolutionaries/
Music by Benjamin Michael
In a completely unscripted and improvised discussion, Matthew and Hannah talk about the fascist insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the incoming Biden administration, Borat 2, and many additional random topics.
Music by Benjamin Michael
Revolutionary Left Radio podcast host Breht O’Shea joins Matthew and Hannah to discuss a variety of topics, including socialism, freedom, spirituality, left unity, mutual aid, right-wing terror, community defense, and the 2020 presidential election. Breht is also a co-host of the podcasts Red Menace and Guerrilla History.
Check out his work here: https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com
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Music by Benjamin Michael
Hannah discusses the history of the homelessness crisis in the U.S. and Matthew goes on a spicy Marxist rant. Long story short, housing is commodified under capitalism instead of being a human right. It's time to change that.
Music by Benjamin Michael.
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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.