A non-partisan, non-ideological look at the problems and excesses of left-wing and progressives politics.
May 2024
On Liberal Socialism: Results and Prospects
<p>This week Jason and Kevin discuss the Liberal Socialism; what it is, where it comes from, its impact on the development of the left, its prospects, and its limitations. <br/><br/><b>What Is Liberal Socialism?<br/></b><a href='https://www.liberalcurrents.com/what-is-liberal-so ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2024
Paul Pierson and Eric Schickler, "Partisan Nation: The Dangerous New Logic of American Politics in a Nationalized Era" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
American democracy is in trouble. At the heart of the contemporary crisis is a mismatch between America's Constitution and today's nationalized, partisan politics. Although American political institutions remain federated and fragmented, the ground beneath them has moved, with th ... Show More
32m 14s
Nov 2024
Shattering the Spectacle: Trump, Kamala, and the 2024 Election
Alyson and Breht analyze the results of the recent presidential election and explore its various meanings. Together they discuss the grotesque hollowness of the Democratic Party, the identity crisis of the post-Trump Republican party, dealignment and realignment, the end of neoli ... Show More
1h 11m
Nov 2024
Democrats Search For Answers
<p>Democrats, devastated by their sweeping losses in the election, are starting to sift through the wreckage of their defeat.</p><p>Political leaders from all corners of the Democratic coalition are pointing fingers, arguing over the party’s direction and wrestling with what it s ... Show More
25 m
Oct 3
The rise of a worker friendly Republican Party
In the United States, the political right is undergoing a significant transformation. Once dominated by Reagan economics—characterised by free trade and deregulation—the movement has increasingly adopted policies focusing on the working class, opposing globalisation, pursuing pro ... Show More
33m 28s
Oct 2023
The Cenk Uygur Presidential Run: Justice for America
This week, Anthony is joined by Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks and author of the brand-new book, Justice is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It.Days before announcing his bid for the 2024 Democratic nomination, Cenk ... Show More
35m 46s