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"Fiercely and unapologetically progressive, and definitely NSFW. 'The Professional Left' features award-winning bloggers Driftglass and Blue Gal as they skewer right-wing absurdities and dismantle mainstream media mealy-mouths with razor-sharp wit and zero filter. From mercilessly mocking partisan hacks to elevating stories the media ignores, it's the profane, unflinching political commentary you didn't know you needed. More at http://ProLeftPod.com."
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We all know something has died. It's time for a wake, and then... onward toward life. More at proleftpod.com Recorded live from the Cornfield Resistance. Podcast artwork by Driftglass. Support the podcast at proleftpod.com or become a patron at patreon.com/proleftpod. Write us via the USPS! The Professional Left Podcast PO Box 9133 Springfield IL 62791Support the show
Have you noticed that truly independent liberal blogs have maintained their integrity while other "upstart" media ventures often drift toward centrism and "both-sides" reporting? We have! In this week's episode, Driftglass and Blue Gal examine the current media landscape and the rise of self-proclaimed "contrarian" outlets. They also examine The Contrarian, a new media venture launched by Jennifer Rubin and Norm Eisen. Also: President Biden's historic job creation record, Pete...
It's been fifteen YEARS of podcasting at The Professional Left! Our hearts go out to the victims of the Palisades fire. Why can't we talk to conservatives not to inform or persuade or even get them to accept reality? Sad! A history. Ahem. More at proleftpod.com.Blue Gal's knitting podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon |...
Recorded January 7, 2025We discuss how mainstream media continues to normalize extremism while Vice President Harris certifies her own election loss. How the media landscape is shifting in concerning ways, from the Washington Post's 'troubles' to Meta's new MAGA-friendly policies.The contrast between VP Harris's honorable certification of results versus the events of January 6th, 2021Historical parallels: Rush Limbaugh's "rooting for failure" approach during Obama's presidencyMajor changes at...
It's our final episode of 2024 and the 100th episode of the year!!!January 2025 marks our 15th anniversary of podcasting! (We're off on Thursday and will return to regular podcasting on Tuesday, January 7.)This episode pays tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter. It includes a deep dive into Hunter S. Thompson's 1974 account of Carter's influential Law Day speech in Georgia. And we heap some love on JB Pritzker, as our governor stands up for the healthcare rights of pregnant women.&...
1Elon Musk is running the country now, so we've got THAT going for us. Driftglass suggests, only a little tongue in cheek, that farmers (who voted for Trump in the 75-80% range) should bear the brunt of whatever the Musk/Trump administration will do. Blue Gal can't wait for the Matt Gaetz Ethics Committee Report, and DG reads a time travel story from Mike Royko. More at proleftpod.com. YouTube and Avatar artwork by Fran/Bluegal Blue Gal's knitting podcast! https://www.y...
Aww, nobody wants the "head up the Washington Post" job? In other news: Trump's potential betrayal of rural supporters through proposed policies on tariffs, immigration, and healthcareTrump's past false claims about COVID-19 and inflationABC News settling a $15 million defamation lawsuit with TrumpMedia's capitulation to Trump and conservative narratives, same as everTrump allies suggesting radical ideas like a potential third-termThe collapse of "The Biden Crime Family" lie A...
Our "hot take"? The CEO shooting reminds us of... Sandy Hook and Uvalde. Driftglass reads his classic tale "Little Red State Fundy" and we have given up MSNBC, all of it, for one big reason. More at proleftpod.com. YouTube and Avatar artwork via Bing.AI.Blue Gal's knitting podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreo...
Surprise! They're Trump voters! It's amazing how many "low information" (they're not) voters "do their own research." LINKS for this episode: No More Mister Nice Blog: "Members of the latest times focus group voted for a parallel-universe Trump". https://nomoremister.blogspot.com/2024/12/members-of-latest-times-focus-group.htmlGeorge Carlin, 'Soft Language': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h67k9eEw9AYYouTube and Avatar artwork via Bing.AI.Blue Gal's knitting podcast!&n...
We issue a correction to episode 859...Support the show
Correction to Tuesday's episode on pardons: Contrary to the false information we repeated in episode 858, George HW Bush did NOT pardon his son, Neil. We regret the error.We got a letter we had to share. The latest Morning Joe quarrel wasn't about Trump after all. And Driftglass reads Royko. We were also on The Bob Cesca Show this week. Tune in here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driftglass-and-blue-gal/id380996798?i=1000679262247 More at proleft...
CORRECTION: Contrary to the false information we repeated in this episode, George HW Bush did NOT pardon his son, Neil. We regret the error. The Hunter Biden Pardon in the historical context of presidents pardoning family members and nobody remembering that they did that. And Driftglass reads "To The Chicago Abyss" by Ray Bradbury (1963). More at proleftpod.com. Blue Gal's knitting podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel: https://www....
Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners! We are so grateful to you for support of our show. We are off on Thursday. Next week we hope to do a Science Fiction University episode! Links for this episode: Mama Nous: "Worrying Has Never Changed a Thing" is used by permission. https://www.instagram.com/p/DCPONzGqtHV/ and wherever you get your music.Parkrose Permaculture (excerpt) “Why are Tr*mpers mad that folks are setting boundaries?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmMHtQyZs...
It's bathroom bigotry all over again. We remember just how racist Jesse Helms was, and how perfectly okay the Republican Party was with all of that bigotry. There's likely to be lots of Cabinet-appointment drama in the next little bit, but please keep your eyes on the corruption and grift. What music is Bluegal listening to? Link for this episode: "Franciscan Blessing" More at proleftpod.com. You can help us pay for DG's eye doctor expenses athttps://www.gofundme...
Today is a good day for us to remember that we are not alone or crazy...or doomed. Trump Co is destined for SELF-destruction. And we came across a Steve Gilliard post from TWENTY years ago that is amazingly timely. More at proleftpod.com.Links for this episode: Athenae/Allison Hantschel in Dame Magazine, "Democracy is dying in broad daylight." https://www.damemagazine.com/2024/11/19/democracy-is-dying-in-broad-daylight/Driftglass 2012 remembers Steve Gilliard, 2004: https://...
Thursdays with Royko. Guess who says we need a new liberal media? Guess who says Matt Gaetz is a Sex Pervert? And Blue Gal interviews our 26yo about the election. More at proleftpod.comYou can help us pay for DG's eye doctor expenses athttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ease-dgs-medical-financial-burdenBlue Gal's knitting podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | htt...
We're on BlueSky! bluegal, driftglass, proleftpodcast. Join us! Five stages of grief? How about five stages of MAGA victory, including bargaining, denial, and anger? Because FAFO isn't just a cute acronym, it's their way of life. Also, Bluegal finds out that Artificial Intelligence can save a life, but may be programmed NOT to save a democracy. And Driftglass remembers when Archie Bunker joined a group with white hoods. Heh. More at proleftpod.comYou can help us ...
The post-election episode. We're going to get busy, working to make the world a better place, because that is what we are ALWAYS, in all circumstances, called to do. More at proleftpod.com.Link for this episode: Sojourners Magazine, 'Preaching the Word' (Sample page) https://sojo.net/preaching-the-word/epiphany-lord-year More at proleftpod.comYou can help us pay for DG's eye doctor expenses athttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ease-dgs-medical-financial-burdenBlue Gal's knitting podcast!&n...
h/t Jimmy Kimmel for turning "Dumpster Fire," which Driftglass actually coined on his blog, into "Dumpster Fuhrer." Bible Bitch has a very special "thou shalt not" for the Trump campaign. And Driftglass compares Harris at the Elipse with Lincoln at Gettysburg. And it fits. We're off next Tuesday, Election Day, but we will appear on the Hal Sparks program on YouTube that day. See you then! More at proleftpod.comYou can help us pay for DG's eye doctor expenses athtt...
Happy Birthday Driftglass (Oct 30)!!!Trump's very very racist rally. Who could have predicted? Everybody. Also, a certain NYT columnist who is NOT David Brooks, Ross Douthat, makes up reasons why he can't endorse Harris, including, and we are not making this up, traffic deaths during Covid. And we've seen election literature from BOTH parties here in Springfield Illinois, but one party is... missing something? from their literature. More at proleftpod.comYou can ...
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YOU HAVE A PATREON WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS ...just joined! Love you guys, don't listen as much as I used to but figured I'd help out.
08:52 - driftglass drops a Philip K Dick reference?
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