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The Skeptical Leftist Podcast

Cory Johnston
Capitalism
Social Justice
Lenin
Soviet Union
Kamala Harris
Marxism
Vietnam War
Science and Religion
Russia
Anton Pannekoek
U.S. Elections
Neil Degrasse Tyson
Sam Harris
Homelessness
Food Insecurity
Democratic Party
Rosa and Alice
David Halberstam
Stephen J. Gould
Anarchism

Become a Paid Subscriber: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skepticalleftist/subscribe Promoting critical thinking, social justice, and left wing politics by covering current events and talking to a variety of people. Include the Red Reviews podcast where Justin Clark talks about a book relevent to leftist theory or practice

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Latest Episodes

I talk with Matthew Remski about his new project Antifascist Dad and the work he has been doing on masculinity, parenting, and the rise of fascist politics. We get into the difference between liberal parenting and antifascist parenting, how family li... more

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For this episode of Solidarity Across Borders, Owen brings two stories from his week that highlight a recurring theme in political life. He spoke with a conservative teacher who works in an underfunded classroom and still blames parents instead of th... more

Stafford Taylor joins me to talk about his path from homelessness to writing The Transcendence Manifesto. We get into life in Goa, lessons from community work, and what it means to build something better when the world keeps people isolated.

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We start by reflecting on criticism from a past discussion and what it says about how people hear and respond to political conversations. Then we talk about a stream Owen did with someone who says they’ve left the left and explore why anger and burno... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Remski
Author, host of Antifascist Dad, and journalist
Antifascist Dad
Episode: Antifascism Begins At Home with Matthew Remski
Stafford Taylor
Community advocate, author, and activist focused on social justice and communal living
Episode: Trying To Build Utopia
Graham Culbertson
Podcaster and university educator, host of the Everyday Anarchism Podcast
Everyday Anarchism
Episode: The Anti-Influencer's Case For Anarchism with Graham Culbertson
Drew Adamick
Independent financial planner specializing in fee-for-advice-only services
Divergent Financial Planning
Episode: Surviving Capitalism One Paycheck at a Time with Drew Adamick
Kaytlin Bailey
Founder and Executive Director of Old Pros, host of The Oldest Profession Podcast
Old Pros
Episode: Power, Panic, and Sexual Freedom with Kaytlin Bailey
Nick Girard
Author of the book In the Beginning, challenging traditional religious thought and advocating for human equality.
Independent Author
Episode: AI Lies, Capitalist Crimes, and a World on Fire
Osita Nwanevu
Contributing editor at The New Republic, columnist at The Guardian, and Democratic Institutions Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute.
The New Republic, The Guardian, Roosevelt Institute
Episode: Why The Democrats Keep Losing The Narrative with Osita Nwanevu
Tori Glass
Podcast host, involved in examining evangelicalism and its societal impacts.
Go Home Bible, You're Drunk; White Homework
Episode: God, Capitalism, and the American Lie with Tori Glass
Eric Ray Sanding
A friend of the host and aspiring creative writer
Episode: What Kind of World Do We Want?

Hosts

Corey
Host of discussions centered on critical leftist ideas, current events, and social justice topics. Corey's style advocates for progressive perspectives and engages with various relevant themes.
Justin Clark
Co-host and participant in addressing leftist themes, providing perspectives on various topics, alongside discussions related to the Red Reviews, which focuses on relevant leftist literature.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Degrowth Scammers

    Notice how the degrowth peddlers never advocate for reducing the size of government, or their own careers, for that matter. That’s how you know degrowth is a scam.

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    IFYTIT
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very interesting, thank you

    Podchaser
    5
    pmcgee48
    2 years ago
  • Hi Cory! Just started listening to the podcast. Sorry to hear you don’t get much feedback. Love what you’re doing and I’ll happily offer more specific comments when I listen more!

    Podchaser
    5
    schuydragon
    3 years ago
  • Killing it!

    I just started listening! Love it so far!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schuylerfg
    United States3 years ago
  • Good

    Great conversations and interesting topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anarchist Bastard
    United States4 years ago

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Why the Internet Just Keeps Getting Worse with Cory Doctorow
Q: What do you mean when you're writing about Enshitification in the book?
Enshitification refers to how digital platforms initially provide good service but become worse as they lock in users, prioritizing profit over user satisfaction.
Power, Policy, and Privatization with Simon Enoch
Q: Are there other progressive policy or think tanks in Canada?
Yes, there are a handful, but the CCPA is one of the most comprehensive in its scope and reach, often having to compete for attention against better-funded right-wing think tanks.
Power, Policy, and Privatization with Simon Enoch
Q: What exactly does a think tank do?
Think tanks publish research and insights on various policy issues, aiming to promote progressive ideas and alternatives to the status quo, particularly against neoliberal ideologies.
Blending Liberalism and Socialism with Matt McManus
Q: What's the broad strokes of the good parts of liberal socialism?
Liberal socialists are committed to methodological collectivism, normative individualism, and a developmental ethic.
Blending Liberalism and Socialism with Matt McManus
Q: What is your political identity or how do you view things from that aspect?
I identify as a liberal socialist which might seem like an oxymoron to a lot of people, but we can get into it later on.

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