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America's only podcast. // with Briahna Joy Gray, former National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders' Presidential campaign // Subscribe for exclusive premium episodes at patreon.com/badfaithpodcast / @badfaithpod / badfaithpodcast at gmail dot com

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Comedian, actor, and musician Amanda Seales returns to Bad Faith to talk about her new album and the value of revolutionary music, Jay Z's controversial freestyle about Colin Kaepernick, Graham Platner fall-out and the left's unsettled racial politic... more

Senior editor at Playboy, Magdalene J. Taylor, returns to Bad Faith to discuss her viral (and somewhat infamous) New York Times essay, "There's Nothing Wrong With Wanting Men." Responding to a trend toward "hetero-pessimism," or a cynical feeling tha... more

Legendary drag queen, comedian, & DJ featured in Sex and the City, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar, & RuPaul's Drag Race, is the rare pop-culture maven willing to be loud and proud about her left-politics in the entertainment world. S... more

Former socialist Seattle city council woman Kshama Sawant returns to Bad Faith podcast to break down the fall out from the latest Graham Platner scandal and how the establishment-left media that made him is responding. Should they have supported him ... more

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Kshama Sawant
Former Seattle City Councilwoman, Marxist economist, anti-war activist
Sawant for Senate (campaign) / Independent socialist
Episode: Episode 591 - Episode 591- The Great White Cope: Graham Platner & The Establishment Left Who Loved Him (w/ Kshama Sawant)
Daniel Denvir
Political writer and host, known for coverage of socialist movements and democratic socialism
Jacobin, The Dig (podcast)
Episode: Episode 589 - Gone Left (w/ Daniel Denvir)
Aaron Good
Guest, historian known for discussions on imperialism and geopolitics
Episode: Promo: Episode 588 - Socialism or Technofeudalism (w/ Aaron Good & Tonery Rose)
Tonery Rose
Guest, commentator/analyst
Episode: Promo: Episode 588 - Socialism or Technofeudalism (w/ Aaron Good & Tonery Rose)
Musa Al-Gharbi
Sociologist at the School of Communications and Journalism, Stony Brook; author of We Were Never Woke
Stony Brook University
Episode: Episode 587 - We Were Never Woke (w/ Musa Al-Gharbi)
Jean-Paul Fartre
Popular content creator, leftist, socialist, communist
Episode: Episode 585 - Left Nationalism vs Left Internationalism (w/ Chris Alfonso)
Matt Huber
Professor at Syracuse University, author of Climate Change as Class War
Syracuse University
Episode: Episode 583 - Debate: Should Democrats Campaign on Climate Change Anymore? (W/ Matt Huber & Aaron Regunberg)
Matt McManus
Assistant professor at Spelman College; author and political theorist
Spelman College
Episode: Episode 581 - Sick Saad World (w/ Matt McManus)
Saul Williams
Poet, musician, actor, and activist
Independent artist/author
Episode: Episode 579 - On The Potential of Art & The Limits of Tucker Carlson (w/ Saul Williams)

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Briahna Joy Gray
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3.3 out of 5 stars from 6.2k ratings
  • Saul Williams!

    What a fantastic episode! Never knew of Saul and all his work. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DRdoom!78
    United States2 months ago
  • ContraPoints Ep

    Girl you wiped the floor with her (which I know was not the good faith effort you put in to reach across the aisle to her), and it’s so crazy how inarticulate and unprepared Natalie is to have any sort of substantive conversation. One of my favorite episodes in a long time, because it echoes so many of the frustrating conversations I have in my day to day life trying to articulate the control corporate donors have over the entire Democratic Party as a mechanism.

    I was yelling into my phone ever... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigChefDogGayCookin
    United States2 months ago
  • As a libertarian..

    that listens to all sides , I must say Brianna Joy Gray is the only progressive that doesn’t compromise her principles for ANYONE! I respect that. GOD bless her ❤️ 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cam from Central Park
    United States3 months ago
  • AOC info

    Following on conversation about AOC support for sending Israel arms, here’s relevant context from the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/02/aoc-blocks-israel-military-aid

    AOC is a smart woman who is becoming an increasingly astute politician.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Layla Matoba
    Canada4 months ago
  • Uneducated Podcast

    Unfortunately Briahna has become bitter and polarized, focused on spreading hatred instead of educated discussions. This is clearly why she was fired from her previous role- she aims to meet to place blame on others instead of trail trailblazing with ethical, educated content.

    Apple Podcasts
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    SmartMom101
    United States4 months ago

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Promo: Episode 590 - Is Tucker Willing to do What the DSA Won't? (w/ Glenn Greenwald)
Q: Do you think this third party is real? Is Tucker Carlson and some of these others, are they going to work together to really do a break from the Republicans?
The guest argues it's uncertain whether a viable third-party can emerge, weighing historical precedents and the likelihood of consolidation around a few influential figures, while noting skepticism about a purely left third-party option given current political realities.
Episode 579 - On The Potential of Art & The Limits of Tucker Carlson (w/ Saul Williams)
Q: So I wanna ask you how you prefer to be introduced.
Williams discusses the importance of authentic, multi-hyphenate artistic identity and how his work across theater, poetry, and music informs his political voice.
Episode 573 - In Defense of Litmus Tests (w/ Natalie Wynn aka ContraPoints)
Q: How do donor influence and media framing affect policy outcomes today?
There is a recognition that donors and media shape which policies get pushed, but also a belief that sustained public pressure and alternative political organizing could shift the conversation over time.
Episode 573 - In Defense of Litmus Tests (w/ Natalie Wynn aka ContraPoints)
Q: What is the theory of change you see for achieving progressive policy—through primaries, third parties, or reform within the Democrats?
The guest argues for a longer-term strategy that could involve building a left-populist movement or a distinct party, while acknowledging the practical difficulties of displacing the Democratic establishment and donor class.
Episode 573 - In Defense of Litmus Tests (w/ Natalie Wynn aka ContraPoints)
Q: Would you say that we should vote for 2016 Donald Trump because his first term was better than a second term?
The point being discussed is the counterfactual of voting strategies; the guest notes hesitation about supporting a candidate who would continue harmful policies, while acknowledging the complexity of electability and the influence of political narratives.

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A sharp, opinionated politics and news show that features long-form conversations with journalists, academics, activists, and politicians who critique mainstream narratives, analyze media coverage, and push for progressive policy and institutional reform. Episodes frequently tackle campus free speech, Israel-Palestine coverage, party leadership dynamics, and anti-establishment critique, with guests ranging from scholars and reporters to political candidates. The show stands out for its direct, argument-driven interviews, willingness to challenge guests across the spectrum, and a consistent focus on media bias, donor influence, and grassroots organizing.

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