
Philosophy, politics, and the left.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 415 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsHistoryNews | |||

Today we've got the classicist Jase Short back on to discuss Christopher Nolan's new film. Is it any good, does it illuminate our present issues or those of humanity in general, and most importantly, is it loyal enough to the source material to pleas... more
Trump is back to escalating his shooting war against Iran, and his trade war against Canada, and he's quite obviously losing both of them. Subscribe now to hear the whole episode!
Joe Biden was the best American president on climate change by maybe three orders of magnitude. Yet it didn't cement a Kamala Harris victory in 2024, and Trump has since rolled back most of Biden's signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act. more
In this excerpt we discuss why so many American leftists struggled to get to the correct understanding in Ukraine, and why so many liberals have struggled to get to the correct understanding in Israel-Palestine.
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One of the few pods I have a paid subscription to. Always fascinating discussions and great guests. History, theory, current US and world politics: its covers so much so well.
and lucky for us mcKinley was assassinated.
I listen to both left and right podcasts, and typically they pick and choose information that suits their narrative. This podcast is no different, to their credit they do have so relevant information that is accurate but often omit glaring facts. Generally worth a listen but take it with a pinch of salt.
Well made podcast with interesting themes.
Your recent episode on the history and current overreach of the Supreme Court was insightful, informative and easy to understand. Thank you.
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Listeners tune into thoughtful, left-leaning discussions that blend history, political theory, and current events with in-depth guests. The show often traces ideas from theory to policy, analyzing how movements, institutions, and media shape the prospects for a more just society. Frequent topics include climate policy, economic democracy, imperialism, and regulatory power, often with historical context and practical organizing insights. A standout trait is rigorous, long-form interrogation of ideas paired with accessible explanations, making it a good fit for listeners who value analytical depth, evidence-based critique, and coalition-building across progressive currents.
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Recent guests on Left Anchor include:
1. Leah Stokes
2. Rick Perlstein
3. Ryan Cooper
4. William Lawrence
5. Bethany Andres-Beck
6. Rick Krajewski
7. David Duhalde
8. Jase Short
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